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 |
Vikings need more from tight ends
The Vikings desire to use more two-TE packages this season, but right now they can't get Kyle Rudolph or John Carlson on the field.
Peterson tells Vikes their no-preseason plan is OK
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday he's changed his mind about handing the ball to Adrian Peterson in a preseason game.
Vikings RB Peterson will not play in preseason
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson will not play in the preseason, head coach Leslie Frazier confirmed Tuesday.
Vikings top candidate for London games
It appears the NFL is hoping the Vikings will agree to become the league’s major presence across the pond in the next four seasons.
Vikings to lower TV blackout minimum
The Vikings announced Thursday they will take advantage of the NFL's new policy regarding local television blackouts.
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Vikings trying to balance between present, future
The Vikings are trying to strike a balance between keeping veterans and younger players as they start to formulate the eventual 53-man roster.
Report: Vikings WR Jenkins takes pay cut
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Ponder makes strides in Vikings' first action
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Former Viking pleads guilty to fraud
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Vikings cut WR Childs
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Vikings WR Childs tears patellar tendon in both knees
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Leshoure, Simpson are names to file away
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Vikings TE Carlson sprains MCL
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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.
