Vikings Sign DT Eric Johnson, Boosting D-Line Depth

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The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive tackle Eric Johnson to enhance their defensive line depth.

Minnesota Vikings sign defensive tackle Eric Johnson, a 27-year-old backup from the Indianapolis Colts. Standing at 64 and weighing 320 pounds, Johnson has played in 51 games, recording 41 tackles, 13 solo, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 1 fumble recovery. He spent time with the Patriots in 2024, logging 11 games. Johnsons snap counts show hes a rotational player, but the Vikings hope to unlock more potential this fall. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8c9fbb6c16fe81b9

Topics covered

• NFL
• player signings
• defensive line
• football news
• Minnesota Vikings
• Eric Johnson

Keywords

• Vikings
• Eric Johnson
• defensive tackle
• NFL news
• football
• Indianapolis Colts
• player stats

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Organizations: Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, Patriots

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