page_title: Joe Berger
section_title: 2013 season
hierarchical_section_title: Joe Berger / Professional career / Minnesota Vikings / 2013 season
caption_attribution_description: English: Minnesota Vikings guard, Joe Berger, in 2013.
context_page_description: Joseph David Berger is a former American football guard in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan Tech.
context_section_description: In 2013, Berger appeared in all 16 games, starting two, contributing on special teams and providing depth along the offensive line. He started at left guard and right guard in place of injured starters Charlie Johnson and Brandon Fusco against Washington and Philadelphia. He played a vital role on a kickoff return unit that helped rookie wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson set team records for return yards (1,393), return average (32.4) and return touchdowns (2).
caption: Berger with the Vikings
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