Vikings OG Charlie Johnson Restuctures His Contract
Vikings left guard Charlie Johnson signed a new deal that cut his maximum compensation and his cap number for 2013 by $500,000, Tom Pelissro of 1500 ESPN reports citing an NFL source.
Johnson, 28, originally had a $500,000 roster bonus due on Saturday. He also was scheduled to make $2.95 million in base salary and a $50,000 workout bonus and had $250,000 available in "likely...
Leslie Frazier has no problem with Harvin away from team
Since receiver Percy Harvin was placed on IR December 15th with a severely sprained ankle, he's been away from the team, choosing to rehab on his own at his home in Florida.
Of the people Ben Goessling of the Pioneer Press asked, head coach Leslie Frazier hasn't heard from him in a while, Adrian Peterson said he and Harvin bounced a few test messages back and forth, and OL...
At Least Chris Johnson Settled This: "I Am Still the Best Back in the League."
Hey guys, remember that Chris Johnson guy? The hold-out who ran for a total of something like 13 yards in his first five games last season? Yeah, him. Well, he's "back" and more dangerous than ever, and also touting himself as the best running back in the league. From a recent Pro Football Talk article:
“I feel I am still the best back in the league, and I...
Kalil, Johnson discuss transitions
Matt Kalil is in a new town, learning a new offense with a new team. Charlie Johnson can relate. He was in the same position last year and without the benefit of offseason practices and now makes the move to guard. Kalil and Johnson talked about the transitions and getting comfortable with their new roles next to each other.
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June 04, 2012
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Johnson isn't worried about move to guard
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Matt Kalil was visiting the Minnesota Vikings facilities the day after being the fourth-overall pick by the team in the NFL draft when he came face-to-face with Charlie Johnson, the man who's spot at left tackle he was taking.
It was a meeting Minnesota offensive line coach Jeff Davidson had prompted and one he wanted to get out of the way quickly. The message...
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May 26, 2012
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Johnson takes pro’s approach to move
The drafting of Matt Kalil will move Charlie Johnson to guard, and he is handling the move professionally. Johnson talked about the transition, his skill set, getting to know Kalil and more.
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May 03, 2012
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Davidson sees a better offensive line already
Vikings offensive line coach Jeff Davidson has been talking about Charlie Johnson playing guard since early last season. Now that it’s a reality, he talked about the options the Vikings have.
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April 27, 2012
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Colts Awarded Three Compensatory Draft Picks By NFL
The Indianapolis Colts were today awarded three compensatory draft picks it was announced at the NFL owners meetings in Palm Beach, Fla. They received a fifth-round pick (170th overall), a sixth (206) and a seventh (253). Compensatory picks are awarded to a team that has lost more or better compensatory free agents than it acquired the previous year. Compensatory free agents are...
If Vikings find new left tackle, Charlie Johnson likely to move to guard
Charlie Johnson held down the left tackle position for the Vikings in 2011 but now faces a move inside.
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February 24, 2012
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Johnson prepares for uncertain offseason
Charlie Johnson came to the Vikings because the Colts drafted a left tackle in the first round last year. He may face a repeat scenario this year with the Vikings.
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January 04, 2012
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