2017 Vikings Free Agency Signings Thread

[halfgiz]

Jake Long, OT, Retired

Jake Long: "As I continue with my recent rehab,” he wrote, “I realize that although my heart and mind still want to play, my body is telling me something completely different.”


Source: PFT

Best of Luck....Thought he was getting in game shape and doing a good job when his injury occurred.

[HardcoreVikesFan]

Adrain Peterson, HB, Saints

Adrian Peterson has officially agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints on a two-year, $7 million dollar deal. Three and a half million will be guaranteed in 2017.


Source: NFL.com

[808vikingsfan]

Ben Goessling‏
@GoesslingESPN


Vikings plan to sign TCU tackle Aviante Collins as an undrafted free agent, per a league source.

[Pondering Her Percy]

And there's a tackle

[808vikingsfan]

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Of the 13 free agents that have agreed to terms with the #Vikings, 6 play on the line.

[808vikingsfan]

ESPN:TCU tackle Aviante Collins headlines Vikings' rookie free agent class

Get to know the UDFAs.

Aviante Collins, T, TCU: Collins stood out with eye-popping workout numbers at the combine, and he comes from rich athletic stock; his father, Bill, was a legendary sprinter at TCU who later became a mentor for James Cooper, Adrian Peterson's trainer. The younger Collins ran a 4.81-second 40-yard dash at the combine, and put up 34 reps at 225 pounds in the bench press. He'll get a chance to make the roster after the Vikings decided not to draft a tackle.


Tashawn Bower, DE, LSU: The Vikings gave the LSU defensive end a $15,000 signing bonus, and guaranteed $30,000 of his base salary for 2017. General manager Rick Spielman talked about making a stronger commitment to undrafted free agents, and Bower caught the Vikings' eye as a pass-rusher they could mold. He needs to use his hands more effectively, but defensive line coach Andre Patterson has coaxed quick progress out of young linemen like Bower in the past.

Rest at the link above

[Demi]

And there's a tackle

Signed an undrafted free agent tackle, position addressed. *check*

[Mothman]

Several posts were deleted, including my post requesting that people settle down.

Now back to the free agency thread...

[HardcoreVikesFan]

Michael Floyd, WR, Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Michael Floyd to a one-year 1.5 million dollar contract. The total maximum value of the contract can reach as high as $6 million if Floyd meets incentivized criteria.

Sources: PFT, ESPN, NFLN

[SidestreamFB Pete]

To boost spirits about our O-line, here are some undrafted free agent success stories:

- Larry Little - Guard/Tackle - 1967
- Joe Jacoby - Tackle - 1981
- Nate Newton - Gaurd - 1986
- Brian Waters - Guard - 2000
- Jason Peters - Tackle - 2004

Cross your fingers.

[808vikingsfan]

Aaron Wilson‏@AaronWilson_NFL


Vikings sign guard Freddie Tagaloa after successful rookie minicamp tryout

6'8" / 320lbs



NFL Draft: Arizona Lineman Freddie Tagaloa Awaiting NFL Chance

[PacificNorseWest]

Not very explosive. Slow in run blocking unless it's a down-block. Pass-pro is decent, but I don't know how much he was challenged. Have it, Sparano.

[PurpleMustReign]

6'8" / 320lbs



NFL Draft: Arizona Lineman Freddie Tagaloa Awaiting NFL Chance

Either the pic is wrong or the headline. The guy in the pic is wearing a Cal uniform.

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[SidestreamFB Pete]

Just a bad picture selection. He played on UCLA too, not sure why he switched.

http://www.arizonawildcats.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2468

[808vikingsfan]

Either the pic is wrong or the headline. The guy in the pic is wearing a Cal uniform.

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Before Arizona: Played in 23 and started seven games as a member of the offensive line at California

Got it from another forum. Just an old pic.