Vikings add veteran free agents Lacey, Jackson
The Minnesota Vikings have signed a pair of veteran free agents, cornerback Jacob Lacey and defensive end Lawrence Jackson.
The deals were done on Monday. The Vikings also waived punter T.J. Conley.
Lacey and Jackson were with Detroit last year. Lacey, who played three prior seasons for Indianapolis after going undrafted out of Oklahoma State, has six career interceptions. Jackson...
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Vikings add Jackson, Lacey for defense depth
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings added one cornerback in last week's draft, picking Florida State's Xavier Rhodes. Now they've added another veteran to the mix.
Minnesota signed cornerback Jacob Lacey, who's started 36 of his 54 career games in four seasons between the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions. The Vikings also officially announced the signing...
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Vikings will sign Jackson to beef up defensive line
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Shortly after drafting two young pieces for their defense Thursday night, the Minnesota Vikings went the way of a veteran in adding more depth along the defensive line.
Minnesota agreed to terms with defensive end Lawrence Jackson, who played the last three seasons for the Detroit Lions, a source told FOXSportsNorth.com. Reports say Jackson and the Vikings agreed...
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AP source: DE Jackson agrees to deal with Vikings
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Vikings and defensive end Lawrence Jackson have agreed to a one-year contract.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the agreement hadn't been announced.
Jackson has 19 1/2 career sacks over five seasons with the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks.
Seattle drafted the...
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Vikings Sign DE Lawrence Jackson To A One-Year Deal
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Vikings and defensive end Lawrence Jackson have agreed to a one-year contract.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the agreement hadn't been announced.
Jackson has 19 1/2 career sacks over five seasons with the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks.
Seattle drafted...
Will Lions Bring Back LoJack?
With March 12 free-agency period almost upon us, Lions' insider Mike Mady evaluates defensive end Lawrence Jackson. Despite the lack of buzz surrounding a potential re-signing, the 27-year-old’s return could be more valuable than what first impressions might indicate.
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March 04, 2013
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Lions DE Lawrence Jackson Fined $15,750 By NFL
Lions defensive end Lawrence Jackson was fined $15,750 for hitting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick below the knees this past Sunday. Detroit eventually pulled off a 26-23 overtime road victory against Philadelphia.
Jackson received a 15-yard penalty on the play, and now has a stiffer punishment, compliments of the NFL.
However, Jackson posted on Twitter that he planned...
Detroit Lions defense end Lawrence Jackson back at practice
Detroit Lions defense end Lawrence Jackson returned to practice after being out for a month due to his thigh injury.
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December 16, 2011
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Detroit Lions' Lawrence Jackson is out for Packers game
Defensive end Lawrence Jackson will miss his second straight game today with a thigh injury, leaving the Detroit Lions' pass rush shorthanded against Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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November 24, 2011
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Jackson out; Young, Williams questionable for Lions
Defensive end Lawrence Jackson is doubtful to play in Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers because of a thigh injury, and the Lions will be without two more injured players: running back Jahvid Best and punter Ryan Donahue.
Via Lions Blog
November 23, 2011
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