Minnesota Vikings
Fred Evans - #90 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 305 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/06/1983 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, IL |
| College | Texas State |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2006, 7th round, 4th pick by Dolphins |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 0 | 0 |
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Five
After winning Sunday, the 4-1 Vikings and Bears hold a two-game advantage over the 2-3 Packers in the NFC North.
Harvin leads Vikings to 4-1
Percy Harvin had one touchdown rushing and another receiving to help the Vikings to a 30-7 victory over the Titans on Sunday.
Vikings S Smith ejected
Vikings rookie S Harrison Smith was ejected from the Vikings-Titans game on Sunday for pushing a referee.
Defensive front gives Vikings edge again
The Vikings' defensive line has been a big reason for their early-season success.
Key matchup: Titans RB Chris Johnson vs. Vikings defense
Titans RB Chris Johnson finally got going last week against a tough defense, but can he keep it up against the Vikings?
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Four
The surprising Vikings took hold of the NFC North one-fourth of the way through the season with a big win at Detroit.
Two return TDs help lift Vikings past Lions
Percy Harvin returned the opening kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown, helping the Vikings beat the Lions 20-13 Sunday.
Ponder developing nicely for Vikings
Christian Ponder has improved his game in a few important ways, and the Vikings are getting better offensively because of it.
Architect HKS chosen to design new Vikings stadium
The architect who designed stadiums for the Cowboys and Colts has been chosen to design the Vikings' new stadium.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Three
Surprise, surprise: the Vikings are tied for the division lead. We take a closer look at Minnesota in the NFC North "Spin cycle."
Ponder, Vikings hand 49ers first defeat
Christian Ponder threw two touchdown passes to tight end Kyle Rudolph to help the Vikings hand the 49ers their first defeat, 24-13 on Sunday.
Vikings' LB corps suddenly razor thin
With Erin Henderson out, the Vikings have to do some shuffling with the linebackers against the 49ers.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the NFC North following Week Two.
Vinatieri kicks Colts, Luck to first victory
Adam Vinatieri made a 53-yard field goal with 8 seconds left Sunday to give Andrew Luck and Indianapolis a 23-20 victory over Minnesota.
Winfield misses practice for brother's funeral
Vikings CB Antoine Winfield missed practice on Thursday to attend his brother's funeral.
PLAYER NEWS
The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed Evans.|||||||
Evans came to the Vikings as a free agent in 2007 and has played in spot duty at both inside spots on the defensive line. He played in all 16 games last season and had 22 tackles.
Evans signed his one-year tender to return to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.|||||||
Evans served as the primary backup to Pro Bowler Pat Williams last season. He started the final two regular season games and the playoff game against Philadelphia while Williams worked through legal problems and an injury. The Vikings almost had to bring Evans back because Williams' challenge of a positive drug test has yet to be resolved in court. If he loses his case, he and fellow tackle Kevin Williams will be suspended for the first four games of next season.
Evans received a two-game suspension Tuesday from the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy during a pair of offseason problems.|||||||
Evans was arrested twice this summer while he was on Miami's roster, for marijuana possession in Texas and for fighting with police in Florida. He will not be paid and is required to sit out this week and next, before he's eligible to return to the active roster on Monday, Dec. 10. Evans has been active for eight of the Vikings' 11 games, recording five tackles, one sack and two quarterback hurries.
The Vikings signed Evans on Sunday.|||||||
Evans, who appeared in one game for the Dolphins as a rookie in 2006, was waived after he was arrested on June 23 for allegedly refusing to leave a taxi on South Beach and fighting with officers. Evans pleaded not guilty to multiple charges last month. He was on probation for a marijuana possession arrest when he was arrested in June, meaning he could face discipline under the NFL's conduct policy.
Evans, arrested over the weekend for refusing to leave a taxi on South Beach and for fighting with officers, was released by the Dolphins on Thursday.|||||||
Evans played in one game as a rookie last season with the Dolphins. Evans was charged with multiple counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting with violence, along with single counts of disorderly intoxication and trespassing. One officer was allegedly bitten on the wrist, and a female officer sustained scrapes on her left knee, police said.
