| Derrick
Pope
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Vikings Trim Roster to Mandated 75
The Vikings went to work Monday, cutting LB Derrick Pope and three others.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 25, 2008 |
Pope Happy and Learning in Minnesota 
See what LB Derrick Pope had to say about his decision and his transition to the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jul 7, 2008 |
Positional Analysis: Middle Linebacker
Henderson’s backup took off in free agency in March and left the team searching for a replacement.
-by VikingUpdate.com
May 26, 2008 |
Vikings Notebook: Assessing the Possibilities
Get team-related notes and visits from several different angles inside.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 20, 2008 |
Scout's Notebook: LB Derrick Pope
Vikings replenish depth in linebacking corp with free-agent signing from Dolphins
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 15, 2008 |
Vikings Sign Pope, DE Visiting
The Vikings signed a linebacker they had shown an interest in since the outset of free agency.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 14, 2008 |
Derrick Pope Visiting with Vikings Today
Former Dolphins LB could be landing in Minnesota
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Mar 12, 2008 |
Friday Afternoon Free Agency Buzz
Team Interest News on Ty Law, Ben Utecht, Derrick Pope
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Feb 29, 2008 |
OLB Derrick Pope: Nominated For ROTW
-by theOBR.com
Dec 1, 2004 |
OLB Derrick Pope: Would Start If Thomas Couldn't
-by theOBR.com
Nov 24, 2004 |
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Ht: 6-0
Wt: 232
| Date of Birth: |
05/04/1982 |
| High School: |
Ball HS
(Galveston, TX) |
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Garden City |
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How Acquired: Signed with the Vikings as an unrestricted free agent on March 14.
Injury History: Suffered a hamstring injury in 2006 and missed the following four games.
Future Contract Status
2007: In his final season with Miami, played in all 16 games and made nine starts for an injured Zach Thomas. Had 64 tackles, three passes defensed and two interceptions for a 1-15 team.
2006: Played in 11 games, mainly on special teams, where he had seven tackles. Made five tackles in a limited defensive role.
2005: Played in the final 12 games, starting two. Registered 23 tackles and a forced fumble. Had seven tackles on special teams.
2004: Played in all 16 games, including three starts, as a rookie after being a seventh-round draft choice of the Dolphins. Posted 44 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown. Ranked fifth on the squad with nine special teams tackles.
College: Named first-team All-Southeastern Conference and won the team’s Lee Roy Jordan Headhunter Award. Started in his final season at Alabama and lettered in his final two years after transferring from Garden City (Kan.) Community College. During his time at Alabama, recorded 170 tackles, including 15 for a loss, six sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, six passes defenses and a fumble recovery. Started three games as a junior and 10 as a senior.
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