| Ronyell
Whitaker
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Whitaker Could Wait Until March 
See what the scheduled free-agent cornerback from the Vikings had to say about his future.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Feb 14, 2008 |
Vikings’ Boxing Training Starts This Week
One of the participants will be experiencing the grueling workouts for the first time.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Feb 11, 2008 |
2008 Free Agents: Cornerbacks
There is only one big-name CB scheduled to be a free agent, but there are plenty of depth options.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 16, 2008 |
Roster Cut Q&A
What to make of the Vikings roster cuts getting down to 53 players
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 1, 2007 |
Defenders Explain Porous Pass Defense
The Vikings’ defensive backs explained what is happening and what they need to work on.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 14, 2006 |
Vikings Have Cover-2 Covered
The cover-2 has become only a part-time defense for Minnesota.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 20, 2006 |
Notebook: Vikings Avoid Frustrated Feeling
The Vikings had every reason to feel frustrated Sunday, but they say they continued believing.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 9, 2006 |
Black-and-Blue, Tampa-2 Showdown
Several Vikings defenders are looking forward to pitting their defense against the Bears defense.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 20, 2006 |
Whitaker Accomplished One NFL Europe Goal
CB went to NFL Europe this spring to prove he can play within the confines of the rules.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jun 20, 2006 |
Familiarity Helps Whitaker in Europe, NFL
CB says he doesn’t regret a thing about his NFL Europe experience.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jun 13, 2006 |
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How Acquired: Signed as an unrestricted free agent Feb. 21, 2006.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2006: Started 10 games for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe and was named to the All-NFL Europe All-Star Team. Was second in NFLE with four interceptions and 42 tackles, 12 passes defensed and two forced fumbles. Was named NFLE Player of the Week with a pair of interceptions against Hamburg. Played in all 16 games for the Vikings and was credited with two starts. Finished the year with 21 tackles (eight solo) and three passes defensed. Second on the team with 15 special teams tackles. Started twice – vs. the Redskins and Patriots – when the Vikings started the game with a nickel defense on the field.
2005: Went to training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but was waived Aug. 30 and didn’t sign on with another team.
2004: Spent the entire season on the Buccaneers practice squad.
2003: Signed by Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent April 28. Was released Aug. 29 in the final round of cuts. Was re-signed to the Bucs practice squad Oct. 9 and signed to the 53-man roster on Dec. 2. Played in four games in the final month and had nine tackles with three passes defensed.
College: Played in 43 games at Virginia Tech and made 32 starts. Finished his college career with 190 tackles and seven interceptions. Was named Third-Team All-America and First-Team All-Big East as a senior. Was a second-team All-Big East selection as a junior.
Personal: Played four years of high school ball for Lake Taylor High in Norfolk, Va. Played running back, cornerback and returned kicks. As an offensive threat, he completed his high school career rushing for 3,458 yards and 44 touchdowns. Was an All-State first-team selection as a senior.
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