phil loadholt

Viking right tackle Phil Loadholt has officially retired. Loadholt suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the preseason that kept him out of all of last season. He was a 2nd round pick in 2009 and made 89 career starts placing him 9th in career starts in Viking franchise history.

The Vikings have placed right tackle Phil Loadholt on injured reserve, ending his season with a torn left Achilles tendon. The move was made Tuesday, when the Vikings signed offensive tackle Stephen Goodin to fill Loadholt's roster spot.

Minnesota Vikings right tackle Phil Loadholt's season is over because of a torn left Achilles tendon. Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner confirmed on Monday the fears the team had after Saturday night's preseason game.