Who’s the New Guy on the Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings had two open roster spots as of Monday morning, bringing the total to 89-man because defender Junior Aho, an international player, does not count toward the 90-man roster limit.
Over the past seven weeks, the Vikings have released Dalvin Cook and John Reed, while signing no replacements.
Who is the new guy on Vikings?
Well, that changed on Monday, when general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah welcomed tight end Colin Thompson for roster.
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted“Former Panthers TE and long snapper Colin Thompson, who spent the last three seasons in Carolina, is signing a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, per sources.”
The 29-year-old Thompson will now compete for a spot on the roster when the veterans report to training camp on Tuesday.
 catches a touchdown pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) defends in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports</p>
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November 15, 2020; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Carolina Panthers tight end Colin Thompson (86) catches a touchdown pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) plays defense in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY SportsUndrafted in 2017, Thompson joined the New York Giants to begin his career. Here is his resume per date and destination:
- new york giants (2017)
- Chicago Bears (2017–2018)
- ,Birmingham Iron (2019)
- ,tampa bay vipers (2020)
- carolina panthers (2020–2022)
- minnesota vikings (2023)
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 and center Matt Paradis (61) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and tight end Colin Thompson (86) and tight end Dan Arnold (85) and center Pat Elflein (60) during the national anthem at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports.</p>
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August 21, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Carolina Panthers offensive tackles Taylor Moton (72) and center Matt Paradis (61) and quarterbacks Sam Darnold (14) and tight end Colin Thompson (86) and tight ends Dan Arnold (85) and center Pat Elflin (60) during the national anthem at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports.Given playing time in 2020 and 2021, Thompson has appeared in 26 NFL games over six seasons. At Carolina, he tabbed 1 reception for 7 yards – one touchdown. He has played 284 offensive snaps in his career, including 234 special teams snaps in the long-snapping role referred to by Schefter.
Following the Thompson transaction, these are the Vikings TEs on the active 90-man roster:
- TJ Hockenson
- josh oliver
- johnny mund
- nick muse
- ben sims
- Colin Thompson
Thompson is unlikely to join the 53-man roster on Aug. 29, but stranger things have happened than the former Panther ousting Mundt, Meuse and Sims.
 celebrates with Panthers linebacker Julian Stanford (50) while leaving the field after their game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports</p>
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December 27, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Colin Thompson (86) celebrates with Panthers linebacker Julian Stanford (50) as he leaves the field after their game against the Washington Football Team at FedExfield. Mandatory credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsThompson was teammates at the University of Florida with former Vikings defender Sharif Floyd. After transferring to Temple for 2014–2016, he teamed up with current NFLers Hassan Reddick, Dion Dawkins, Matthew Ioannidis and former Viking Nate Hairston.
He experienced most of his on-the-field action with the 2020 Panthers and tabulated 58.7 pro football focus Category.
The Vikings are expected to sign another player soon after working out nine players over the weekend.
Thompson poked fun at himself via tweet on the Vikings acquisition:
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