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'He had me cooked': Ex-Vikings player recalls Dwight Freeney ‘Welcome to the NFL’ moment

Every player who has reached the pinnacle of professional football has a "Welcome to the NFL" story to tell — and the tale shared recently by former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles features a tantalizing experience with Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney.

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