| Spencer
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Scout.com Headlines: |
Bills Q&A with NFL Expert Adam Caplan 
Scout.com NFL analyst answers eight burning Buffalo Bills questions heading into the off-season...
-by BuffaloFootballReport.com
Jan 19, 2009 |
Dedicated: Bills aggressively improved D-Line
Additions of Stroud, Johnson and extension to Williams are key
-by BuffaloFootballReport.com
Jul 9, 2008 |
Closing the Gap
After a wild week of free agent signings, Buffalo and New York will be competitive in the AFC East
-by BuffaloFootballReport.com
Mar 4, 2008 |
Another End Coming In?
A league source told Viking Update that he expects another defensive end to visit the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 1, 2008 |
Lurtsema’s Reaction: The Free Agents
Former Viking Bob Lurtsema gives his opinion on the Vikings’ own free agents, player by player.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Feb 26, 2008 |
Spencer Johnson Talks Free Agency
See what the DT had to say about his thoughts on returning to Minnesota or testing the market.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Feb 20, 2008 |
2008 Free Agents: Defensive Tackles
The Vikings won’t be looking for starting talent at the position, but we list the options.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 10, 2008 |
Vikings Free Agents Discuss Their Futures
We talked with most of the nine Vikings scheduled to be free agents about their futures and desires.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 31, 2007 |
Film Review Softens Childress’ Stance
Childress talked about that 12-men penalty and a close sideline reception before that.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 24, 2007 |
Reserves Expect Plenty of Action
The Vikings have will have a number of their nickel and dime defensive specialists on the field.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 27, 2007 |
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Ht: 6-3
Wt: 286
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12/12/1981 |
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| 2008 Scout.com NFL Free Agency
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Pos Rank: #16 |
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How Acquired: Undrafted free agent signed by the Vikings following the 2004 draft.
Injury History: Missed six games in 2005 in a pair of three-game stretches (Oct. 16-Oct. 30 and Nov. 13-Nov. 27) with a sprained right MCL. Placed on injured reserve for the final two games of the 2006 season with a combination of knee and ankle injuries.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2006: Played in 14 games and was credited with 19 tackles (12 solo), 15 quarterback hurries and three tackles for a loss. Became a regular in the defensive tackle rotation when Pat or Kevin Williams needed a play off. Had his game of the year in a road win at Seattle when he was credited with five QB hurries after the Vikings went after Seneca Wallace – who replaced an injured Matt Hasselbeck. Has four tackles in two games – Nov. 5 vs. Seattle and Dec. 17 vs. the Jets.
2005: Played in 10 games, starting two – at nose tackle Sept. 18 vs. Cincinnati and Oct. 2 vs. Atlanta at left defensive end. Missed six games during October and November with a sprained right MCL. Finished the season with 29 tackles.
2004: Came onto the Vikings scene as a rookie free agent and parlayed that into starting the final seven games of the regular season at defensive tackle, a rookie record for undrafted Vikings defensive linemen. Lined up alongside Kevin Williams. Finished the season with 54 tackles. Played in only nine games, but usurped Chris Hovan’s starting spot just past the midway mark of the season.
College: A three-year starter at Auburn who had 4.5 sacks as a senior. Played as a true freshman and made some Freshman All-America teams. Made a key play as a freshman in the SEC Championship Game, getting a 21-yard sack on Florida quarterback Rex Grossman. Earned his degree in sociology in December 2003.
Personal: A high school standout whose team won a pair of Class 2A state championships. Was a second-team all-state basketball player as a senior. Has taken to his Minnesota surroundings and has become avid hunter and fisherman in his off time. While in high school, he played on the same team with 10 of his cousins.
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