Minnesota Vikings
Tyrone McKenzie - #58 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 245 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/11/1985 |
| Birthplace | Queens, NY |
| College | South Florida |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2009, 3rd round, 33rd pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
Vikings sign OT Horn
The Vikings announced Friday that they have signed OT Levi Horn, a second-year player out of Montana.
Vikings extend training camp
The Vikings announced the dates of their training camp on Wednesday and it will stretch to three weeks long.
Vikings add DE Reed
The Vikings announced the signing of DE Nick Reed, who spent time with both the Bears and Bucs last season.
Vikings to use Gophers' stadium
The Vikings have entered into an agreement with the University of Minnesota to use TCF Bank Stadium during the construction of a new Vikings stadium.
New Vikings stadium a near certainty
The Minnesota Senate voted 36-30 on Thursday in favor of a new stadium for the Vikings. The last step is a signature from Gov. Mark Dayton.
Vikings' Peterson determined to be ready by Week One
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, who is rehabbing from a torn ACL and MCL, said Wednesday he expects to be healthy by the season opener.
Vikings new stadium just one vote away
The Minnesota state Senate must approve a new bill that would approve the funding for a $975 million stadium that would open in 2016.
Vikings dilemma: How much is too much for stadium?
If the Vikings want a new stadium, it appears they'll have to ante up more money or else walk away from the proposal.
Minnesota Senate approves changed stadium bill
The Vikings moved one step closer to a new stadium in Minneapolis on Tuesday, as the Minnesota Senate voted in favor of a bill to finance it.
Vikings stadium bill passes Minnesota House
The Minnesota House of Representatives voted 73-58 to pass legislation for a new Vikings stadium.
Vikings release PK Longwell
The Vikings released veteran PK Ryan Longwell on Monday, the team announced. He had been with Minnesota the past six seasons.
Saints sign DT Ayodele
The Saints signed DT Remi Ayodele to a one-year contract, the team announced on Monday.
Vikings in limbo and expansion not on NFL's radar
The difficulty the Vikings are experiencing in getting a new stadium is similar to predicaments that are looming in other NFL cities.
Wife of ex-Viking guilty in hit-and-run
The wife of ex-Vikings TE Joe Senser was convicted of two felonies in a hit-and-run that killed a man in August on an interstate highway ramp.
Vikings stadium vote set for Monday
A vote will take place next Monday in the Minnesota House of Representatives to approve or deny funding for a Vikings stadium proposal.
PLAYER NEWS
Mckenzie and defensive end George Johnson were promoted from the practice squad to fill the roster spots of defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and linebacker Quincy Black.|||||||
McCoy and Black are on injured reserve.
The Patriots placed McKenzie on injured reserve Monday.|||||||
The Patriots made a pair of other minor moves, placing tackle Mark LeVoir on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and wide receiver Brandon Tate on the reserve/non-football injury list.
McKenzie will miss the 2009 season with a torn ligament in his right knee.|||||||
New England's third-round draft pick, the outside linebacker from South Florida tore his anterior cruciate ligament during rookie minicamp on Saturday and will be sidelined for the year, a person familiar with the injury said Wednesday night on condition of anonymity because the team did not make an announcement. With the trade of longtime starter Mike Vrabel to Kansas City in February, the Patriots needed depth at outside linebacker.
