After allowing him to hit the free agent market and make some visits, the Vikings re-signed Heath Farwell last week to a three-year $7.75 million contract. While this move has gone largely unnoticed in a week where many teams have committed to hundreds of millions of dollars worth of player contracts, I contend that re-signing Farwell could be the best move the Vikings make all offseason.
In 2005 Farwell signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State and has... Read Full Story
The Minnesota Vikings signed linebacker and special teams standout Heath Farwell to a three-year, $7.75 million contract on Friday. The deal includes $3.25 million guaranteed, and keeps one of the team's most productive players on the kick coverage and return units in Minnesota. Farwell, who tore the ACL in his right knee in the first exhibition game last August and missed the entire 2008 season, also had interest from the Browns and Patriots. But after visits to Cleveland and New England... Read Full Story
The Pioneer Press reports that the Vikings could be losing special-teams ace Heath Farwell. Here is the report from today’s edition:
Heath Farwell will be a free agent in nine days, and the Vikings’ special-teams ace intends to test the waters. “I like it here a lot,” Farwell said Tuesday. “I like my coaches and teammates. But I feel I have to look at my options.” Farwell said the Vikings are in talks with his agent Bruce Tollner about a contract, but he is inclined to explore free agency... Read Full Story
The Vikings have come to terms with linebacker Heath Farwell on a multi-year contract. He resumes his career with the Vikings after playing there for the last three seasons. He provides quality depth at linebacker and, more importantly, leadership on special teams. He led the team in special teams in both 2006 and 2007.
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