Minnesota Vikings
Charlie Johnson - #74 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 305 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/02/1984 |
| Birthplace | Durant, OK |
| College | Oklahoma State |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 6th round, 30th pick by Colts |
Three and out with Vikings LB Chad Greenway
This week, PFW goes three and out with Vikings LB Chad Greenway, who gives his take on the big game against the Patriots on Sunday.
Three-and-out with Patriots DL Mike Wright
For this week's "Three-and-out," we go behind enemy lines to see what Patriots DL Mike Wright thinks about the Vikings' offense heading into Sunday's game.
Vikings-Patriots matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a look at a key matchup heading into Sunday's Vikings-Patriots game in Foxborough.
Vikings' fantasy focus: Week Eight
Here's a look at the Vikings' players' fantasy potential heading into Week Eight's game against the Patriots.
They Said It: Vikings Thursday edition
Here are some selected quotes from Vikings coaches and players leading up to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Bevell would be surprised if Favre doesn't play
Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said he would be surprised if QB Brett Favre doesn't play Sunday.
Favre briefly out of walking boot; Sunday status up in the air
Vikings QB Brett Favre didn't have a regularly scheduled media session Thursday, but he did stop briefly to say that anything was possible when it came to playing Sunday.
Patriots-Vikings matchup of the day: Thursday
Games are won in the trenches, and the Patriots-Vikings game features a battle between two veterans on the edge.
Randy who? Moss not sneaking into Foxborough
Each Wednesday throughout the season we'll identify one player, coach or area of the team that is most under the microscope. This week it's Vikings WR Randy Moss.
Vikings-Patriots matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a key matchup to follow in Sunday's Vikings-Patriots game in New England.
Favre said he won't rule himself out Sunday
It appears that Vikings head coach Brad Childress will have to make the final call on QB Brett Favre playing Sunday against the Patriots.
Childress clarifies 'Spygate' comments
Vikings head coach Brad Childress explained his comments from Tuesday, when he called the Patriots the "greatest sign-stealing team" he had seen.
Vikings' rookie report: Week Seven
Here's a look at how the Vikings' rookies fared in the Week Seven loss to the Packers in Green Bay.
Childress fined for comments on officiating
The league fined Vikings head coach Brad Childress $35,000 on Tuesday for violating NFL policies that prohibit public criticism of officiating.
Childress: Favre won't practice Wednesday
In a conference call with Patriots media, Vikings head coach Brad Childress indicated that QB Brett Favre wouldn't practice on Wednesday.
PLAYER NEWS
After cutting Bryant McKinnie, the Vikings plan to start Johnson at left tackle.|||||||
Johnson just signed on Monday and says he has a lot of catching up to do.
The Vikings have signed former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Charlie Johnson.|||||||
The Vikings announced the move Monday, just hours before their first training camp practice of the season. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound Johnson started 54 games for the Colts, helping protect Peyton Manning for six seasons. The addition will help fortify an offensive line that struggled to protect Brett Favre last season and is now charged with keeping veteran Donovan McNabb upright.
Johnson sat out the Colts' game Sunday against Tennessee after injuring his knee in last week's 34-17 win over Seattle.|||||||
This was the first start Johnson had missed since 2007.
Johnson is listed as probable for the Indianapolis Colts' game against the New York Giants on Sunday. Johnson is the team's backup left tackle.|||||||
He was drafted in the sixth round in 2006 out of Oklahoma State.
