JOHN CARLSON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Vikings TE John Carlson's Contract Reportedly Restructured
The Vikings restructured John Carlson's contract for the 2013 season, clearing some cap room while bringing back the tight end for the second year of his five-year deal, 1500ESPN.com reported Tuesday, March 12.
Carlson, who signed a five-year, $25 million contract at the beginning of free agency last year, caught just eight passes in his first season with the Vikings, as the...
Report: Carlson, Vikings restructure contract
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Signing tight end John Carlson was considered the Minnesota Vikings' biggest move in free agency last year. Hours before free agency this year, Carlson was left to restructure his original five-year, 25 million contract.
Carlson, 28, redid his contract Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN1500.com, giving Minnesota more salary cap relief and perhaps saving...
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March 12, 2013
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Holler: Carlson’s production needs to improve
The storyline has been worn out over the last few weeks, but John Carlson finally had positive yards against Tennessee. Still, his production doesn’t meet the expectations of his payday and the question is whether it’s Carlson or the Vikings.
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October 13, 2012
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Vikings' Carlson working to play in opener
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Many of his Minnesota Vikings teammates were already showered Monday when tight end John Carlson came into the locker room, dripping sweat after doing more conditioning work.
For Carlson, who missed the entire preseason with a sprained medial collateral ligament, his physical condition is the biggest concern as he tries to return for Sunday's regular-season...
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September 04, 2012
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Carlson returns, but injuries are many for Vikes
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings finally have tight end John Carlson back on the field.
Carlson, signed to a five-year, 25 million contract as a free agent from the Seattle Seahawks during the offseason, had missed three weeks of practice with his new team while dealing with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee. The lost time was making the Vikings eager to...
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August 26, 2012
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Vikings John Carlson has a sprained MCL
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Minnesota Vikings tight end John Carlson MCL in his knee during practice on Tuesday.
The good news is that Carlson didn’t tear his ligament, but he also may not be ready for the Vikings preseason opener.
“You don’t have to have any surgery. It heals by itself,” said Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier. “It’s a little bit more of a pain-tolerance thing and how he feels.”
Vikings TE Carlson sprains his knee
Minnesota Vikings tight end John Carlson sprained his knee in practice on Tuesday, and it could keep Carlson out of action for several weeks, 1500ESPN.com reported. The preliminary diagnosis is a sprained medial collateral ligament, but Carlson was scheduled to have an MRI performed to pinpoint the problem. "If that (sprained MLC) is what it turns out to be, you don'...
Vikings TE Carlson injures knee in practice
MANKATO, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings brought tight end John Carlson in to add another facet to their offense. Now they will have to wait a few weeks before they get the chance to see how he can develop.
Carlson, signed in the offseason from the Seattle Seahawks, suffered a knee injury in Tuesday's afternoon practice at training camp and coach Leslie Frazier said he could be...
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July 31, 2012
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Carlson returns home to complete TE set
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings were content with patiently waiting out the opening weeks of free agency in March, not willing to jump into the bidding for high-priced free-agents that could provide an immediate boost to a team coming off a 3-13 season.
General manager Rick Spielman had a plan and was sticking to it. While big-name, and big-money, players headed elsewhere...
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May 28, 2012
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Vikings reach agreement with TE Carlson on five-year contract
The Minnesota Vikings reached an agreement with tight end John Carlson on a five-year, $25 million contract Wednesday.The 27-year-old missed the entire 2011 season due to a torn labrum he suffered in the preseason.Carlson caught 137 passes for 1,519 yards and 13 touchdowns in three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks.
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