Tyrell Johnson News

Two exhibition games into his rookie season, Tyrell Johnson realizes he still has a lot to learn about playing safety in the NFL.

The Vikings drafted Tyrell Johnson as the likely long-term replacement for strong safety Darren Sharper.

Minnesota Vikings safety Madieu Williams could miss the first three weeks of the regular season due to a neck injury.

The Minnesota Vikings signed their remaining three draft picks Wednesday, including their top choice, safety Tyrell Johnson.

With players not required to report until this morning, check-in day at the Vikings' training camp featured far fewer starters than usual Wednesday.

The Minnesota Vikings signed their remaining three draft picks Wednesday, including their top choice, safety Tyrell Johnson.

Arkansas State knows its strengths. Neither was present for spring practice. Starting quarterback Corey Leonard and starting tailback Reggie Arnold both missed spring drills after having shoulder surgery, ...

For more previews, predictions and prognostications, go to CollegeFootballNews.com . There's rebuilding and then there's revamping.

Tyrell Johnson admits that after spending his spring taking part in the Vikings' Organized Team Activities and minicamp, his first choice wouldn't have been to head to Carlsbad, Calif., for the NFL's rookie ...

For Darren Sharper, there's no time like the present, and that's the only time in which he has any interest.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday they have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with undrafted free agent and former Arkansas State standout safety Khayyam Burns.

How tough is it to trade up four spots in the NFL draft? Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman showed 35 media members Wednesday, providing an inside look at the draft-day trade that allowed ... via St. Paul Pioneer Press

“She still does it to this day”

Vikings rookie Tyrell Johnson talks to media during the Vikings rookie mini camp at Winter Park in Eden Prairie, Minn. via The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

Johnson chosen 43rd by Vikings Former Arkansas State standout safety Tyrell Johnson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2008 NFL?Draft today. via The Herald

The rabid frenzy of speculation and hype that is the NFL Draft has come and gone for another year, and for the Minnesota Vikings, the weekend itself was downright anticlimactic compared to the week leading up ... via St. Cloud Times

“A lot of [this year's approach] has to do with what we've been able to accumulate during the offseason”

Like royalty swollen from a long feast, the Vikings spent their weekend picking through leftovers. via StarTribune

Johnson is good, but Minnesota might have been better-served by taking an available wideout like Malcolm Kelly, DeSean Jackson, or Limas Sweed. via Sports Network

“I can't hardly talk, I'm so nervous”

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.-The latest quarterback to come from USC does not have a Heisman Trophy, but John David Booty certainly comes with plenty of polish. via St. Paul Pioneer Press

The Vikings waited a long time to pick in this year's NFL draft, and they apparently ran out of patience. via WXOW-TV La Crosse

“You'll get the same guy in the third round as you'll get in the first (at No. 30) if you just stay patient”

Kansas' Aqib Talib is a top prospect who has tested positive for marijuana three times. via Green Bay Press-Gazette