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Tarvaris Jackson agrees to terms with Seattle
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| Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson (7) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos in a NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 in Minneapolis. (Associated Press: Andy Blenkush) |
The Seattle Times is reporting that the Seahawks have reached an agreement with Jackson, who will be paired with his former offensive coordinator from Minnesota, Darrell Bevell. The deal becomes official on Friday when veteran free agents can sign contracts.
Jackson, a former second-round pick out of Alabama State, threw for 3,984 yards, 24 touchdowns, 22 interceptions and completed 58 percent of his passes in five seasons with the Vikings.
With Jackson gone, the Vikings are "one of a few" teams that have discussed a trade with Washington about Donovan McNabb, the soon-to-be
The Redskins could have trouble trading McNabb because he's due a $6.2-million roster bonus if not cut by Friday at 4 p.m.
In other moves today, the Vikings agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Chicago free agent receiver Devin Aromashodu. In five seasons with the Bears, Aromashodu had 41 catches for 593 yards over five seasons.
Aromashodu is best known to Minnesota fans for his 39-yard touchdown catch in overtime to defeat the Vikings 36-30 in overtime. But he couldn't escape coach Lovie Smith's doghouse in 2010 and finished the year with
10 catches for 149 yards.Terms of the deal have not been reported.
The Vikings also released defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Cutting Kennedy clears $2.5 million off the Vikings' salary cap.
The Vikings were reportedly $4-7 million over the cap before parting ways with Kennedy, who played in only nine games last season.
The Vikings signed Kentucky running back Derrick Locke this morning, kicking off free agency after the 130-day
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) looks downfield during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. (Associated Press file: Carlos Osorio)
Locke, considered one of the top 10 undrafted rookie free agents, rushed for 887 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. He also was impressive at the NFL Combine, running a 4.37 40-yard dash. But a spine injury scared some teams off in the draft process, according to reports.
"I did have several offers, but I just want to come in and compete - nothing more, nothing less," said Locke via text message. "I'm grateful for the opportunity."
The Vikings are expected to sign Ohio State cornerback Devon Torrence, Hillsdale wide receiver Andre Holmes, Arizona offensive guard Conan Amituanai and Utah running back Matt Asiata. Other rookie free agents who reportedly have agreed to deals with Minnesota include Iowa tight end Allen Reisner, Miami cornerback Ryan Hill, UTEP offensive guard Rod Huntley, Cal Poly wide receiver Dominique Johnson, Wyoming cornerback Marcell Gipson and N.C. State defensive end David Akinniyi.
Holmes, who is 6 feet 4, reportedly runs a 4.45 40, but could be the ideal developmental guy for the Vikings.
Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman estimates the team will sign "almost 30 bodies" in order to get close to a 90-player roster to start camp. The Vikings must do this while finding a way to restructure contracts to get under the $120.4 million salary cap before the start of the league year on Aug. 4.
Vann McElroy, the agent for Ben Leber, said Minnesota is Leber's first choice, but "I don't know if they have the money or the cap space to do it."
The Vikings also need to sign a kicker and are trying to sign free agent wide receiver Sidney Rice to a deal as well.
In other football news, at least 17 Vikings appeared at the team's Winter Park facility today to meet with coaches and possibly work out. Wide receiver Percy Harvin was the first player in the door shortly after 9 a.m. Others included quarterback Christian Ponder, offensive guard Steve Hutchinson, cornerback Cedric Griffin, linebacker E.J. Henderson and tight end Kyle Rudolph.
By Jeremy Fowler
jfowler@pioneerpress.com
http://www.twincities.com/ci_18551251
Tags: carson palmer, nfl, nfl news, detroit lions, baltimore ravens
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