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STATS Quick Hits: Lions at Vikings
Some key stats you should know before the Lions-Vikings matchup.
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Nov 14, 2009
VikingBuzz BLOG
Despite big return in Week One, special teams appear much improved under Murphy
-by VikingUpdate.com Sep 21, 2009
Farwell, Herrera active
Both of the Vikings’ most serious injury concerns are active against Detroit.
-by VikingUpdate.com Sep 20, 2009
Farwell excited to return
Linebacker Heath Farwell is returning to the Vikings after signing a three-year contract.
-by VikingUpdate.com Mar 6, 2009
OLB Heath Farwell: New England Expressed An Interest
-by PatriotsInsider.com Mar 6, 2009
Farwell mending, indications point to return
With his knee healing, free-agent linebacker is getting indications that the Vikings want him back.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 13, 2009
Vikings notebook: Farwell on the mend
See what Heath Farwell had to say about his progress and get other notes and quotes on the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com Sep 7, 2008
Vikings Eye OL with Open Roster Spot
The Vikings are looking to the offensive line as a roster replacement for Heath Farwell.
-by VikingUpdate.com Aug 10, 2008
Farwell News Expected Today
Linebacker Heath Farwell had an MRI on his right knee Saturday.
-by VikingUpdate.com Aug 10, 2008
Farwell Excited About Tender
Vikings backup linebacker and special-teams ace Heath Farwell was happy the Vikings tendered him.
-by VikingUpdate.com Feb 29, 2008
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Injury News:
Farwell mending, indications point to return
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 13, 2009
Trio of Purple Free Agency
-by VikingUpdate.com May 3, 2007

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Heath Farwell
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 235
Position: LB
Date of Birth: 12/31/1981
Birthplace: Corona,  CA
Experience: 3
High School: Corona Senior HS
(Corona, CA)
College: San Diego State

2008 Scout.com NFL Free Agency Rankings (full list):
Pos: OLB Pos Rank: NR Pos Rating:


Biography:
How Acquired: Signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2005.

Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart

Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page

2006: Played in all 16 games, almost exclusively on special teams, where he led the Vikings 25 tackles. Had his first career fumble recovery against Arizona.

2005: Was one of the final cuts before the season began, but was immediately signed to the practice squad. Was signed from the practice squad Oct. 22 and appeared in seven games, recording 13 special teams tackles. Was inactive for the final four games of the regular season.

College: Played three seasons at San Diego State after transferring from San Jose State, where he played one season. In three years at SDSU, he had 180 tackles, 13.5 sacks and nine forced fumbles. As a senior, he was named the team’s defensive most valuable player and special teams player of the year. Was an honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference selection in 2004, when he had 69 tackles, seven sacks, two interceptions and four forced fumbles.

Personal: Two-time all-conference selection in high school and defensive MVP at Corona High School as a senior after recording 129 tackles and 10 sacks en route to being named All-Mountain View League. A criminal justice major in college, Farwell has career plans of being a member of a SWAT team after his football career is over.