| Chad
Greenway
Scout.com Headlines: |
The division before December? 
The Vikings have a series of goals for the year, but the first is always to win the division.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 28, 2009 |
‘Outlaws’ show up on Sunday
How much pride is the defense taking in their rush defense now? The defenders discuss.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 22, 2009 |
Pro Bowl honors vs. Super Bowl aspirations
Those Vikings hoping to earn Pro Bowl honors would rather be forced to decline the invitation.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 21, 2009 |
Pressure on Hasselbeck or Vikings defense?
The Vikings haven’t face many truly experienced QBs this season, but Matt Hasselbeck fits that mold.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 19, 2009 |
Vikings set sights on improvement
Despite playing well in the first half of the season, the Vikings see areas for improvement.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 12, 2009 |
Vikings see Rodgers as doubly dangerous
It’s not just Aaron Rodgers’ arm that concerns the Vikings defense for Sunday's game.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 30, 2009 |
Vikings defenders wary of Roethlisberger
Defensive linemen, linebackers and cornerbacks discuss Roethlisberger’s strength.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 24, 2009 |
Vikings giving up yards, stingy on points
The Vikings have surrendered more yards than they would like, but their red zone defense is solid.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 13, 2009 |
Turning point: Red zone ruination
The many miscues of the Rams, especially in the first half, had the Rams reeling.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 11, 2009 |
Key matchup: Jackson’s action against Vikings
Steven Jackson kept the Vikings from achieving a major milestone a few years ago.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 11, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-2
Wt: 242
| Date of Birth: |
01/12/1983 |
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Mount Vernon,
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| Biography: |
How Acquired: Drafted in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft with the 17th overall pick.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
College: Team captain who was a consensus All-American choice as a senior and semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Defensive Player of the Year and The Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top linebacker. A three-year starter who, in that span, had 244 tackles, 31 tackles for a loss, seven sacks, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and two blocked punts. Two-time All-American and three-time All-Big 10 selection. Started final 38 games of his college career. Suffered a serious knee injury as a freshman that required reconstructive surgery.
Personal: Played nine-man high school football in South Dakota, but was still named Gatorade Player of the Year for that state. One of only three players from South Dakota currently playing in the NFL – the others being teammate Ben Leber and kicker Adam Vinatieri.
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