John Carlson reportedly to be cut by Minnesota Vikings

[thabear04]

And this was the guy who turn us down and sign with the Vikings.

Tight end John Carlson won't have the opportunity to thrive under new Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner this season.

Unable to find common ground on a restructured contract, the Vikings will release Carlson, Fox Sports' Mike Garafolo reports.

Carlson lasted two seasons into a five-year, $25 million contract that left NFL observers scratching their heads in March of 2012. He collected $9.55 million in guarantees over two seasons while contributing 40 receptions, 387 yards and one touchdown.

After his third NFL concussion ended his 2013 season, Carlson acknowledged retirement as an option. As evidenced by his unsuccessful contract discussions, it appears that the 29-year-old has decided to play a seventh season.

The Vikings have plenty of salary-cap space to spare. They didn't need the $2 million in savings, which suggests this was strictly a football decision.

Although Carlson's concussion history makes him a risky signing, it will be interesting to see if the Seahawks consider a reunion with Zach Miller's Seattle future up in the air.

[In58men]

Can we just have a "release players thread"?


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[TambaBerry]

Can we just have a "release players thread"?


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No thanks

[aturnis]

No thanks

This

[RealSNR]

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Why? That's the dumbest idea ever

[Rausch]

Why? That's the dumbest idea ever

I think someone should pass the Loki avatar off to you...

[Sorter]

I think someone should pass to Loki avatar off to you...

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[Simply Red]

I don't get it. I am getting to where I never get the jokes at this place anymore. It's a tragic sign of the times, guess i'm old.

[Rausch]

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Relax, the grammar Goebbels had a gaff.

I'm just saying, SNaRc has been a more...Loki deserving poster of late.

Pissed off, playing above and below the rules, taking the $#it stick and waving it in faces...

[Jimmya]

Carlson is done!

[jjchieffan]

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When was the last time you even posted in a football related thread other than to bitch about it?

[loochy]

When was the last time you even posted in a football related thread other than to bitch about it?

Yeah bitch, when?

[wazu]

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We should just make a new John Carlson forum. Any updates on anybody with that name should go there.

[BlackHelicopters]

Any new info yet?

[Direckshun]

Um, I totally would take Carlson.

If we could cut Fasano, and land Carlson, we get better.

[htismaqe]

Bring him in. We need more worthless warm bodies at TE.

[Mav]

Bring him in. We need more worthless warm bodies at TE.

LOL. Yup, more slow broke dicks clinging on to a roster spot. DOO IT.

I hear kellen winslow is also looking for a job.

[Eleazar]

Carlson and Brokeaki can share a roster spot, surely neither would be healthy at the same time

[htismaqe]

Carlson and Brokeaki can share a roster spot, surely neither would be healthy at the same time

You could have the two of them AND Fasano and STILL only have 1 healthy TE at any given time.

[booger]

I wouldn't waste the time. He's another Fasano and Kevin Boss. Concussions and injuries just aren't worth it and the dead money cap hits they end up taking when cut compared to what they produce on the field

[Reerun_KC]

Every new thread like this is a spank bank for the 9-7 true fans.

Its like a retard homecoming...

[The Franchise]

Um, I totally would take Carlson.

If we could cut Fasano, and land Carlson, we get better.

Are you trying to make my life a living hell? Yeah....let's just load up on broke ass Irish TEs and watch Pest squirm.

[Chief Roundup]

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Uh no. Mega Threads suck. They don't get updated often enough and it doesn't stop other posters from starting a new thread about every player that is cut or released.

[Chief Roundup]

Um, I totally would take Carlson.

If we could cut Fasano, and land Carlson, we get better.

Why the dude is more of a blocker than a pass catcher. Alex needs a pass catching TE not a blocker. Not to mention dude has a history of concussion issues now.

[DaKCMan AP]

A guy who peaked 4 years ago and hasn't played a full season since? No thanks.

[Easy 6]

Bring him in. We need more worthless warm bodies at TE.

LMAO this.

[saphojunkie]

MOAR NOTRE DAMN TIGHT ENDS

[KCUnited]

Anthony Becht is available.

[Easy 6]

Gimme a healthy Kelce, a top rookie and Bloodbath McGrath... I like my chances with a trio like that.

[Mr. Laz]

Don't think you want a concussion guy at the TE position, not a good idea.


looks like we might already have one of our own in Fasano

[Easy 6]

I'd rather have Tucker Carlson.

[DaWolf]

We got lucky that Pioli whiffed on him in 2012. We got even luckier that Pioli and Co. hit on their #2 target, Kevin Boss! Well done to our GM and Pro Personnel department led by Ray Farmer in identifying quality free agent talent! We had so many hits that year. Stanford Routt, Brady Quinn, Peyton Hillis, Erik Whineston. Again, props to our front office bringing in that pipeline of talent!

[thabear04]

We got lucky that Pioli whiffed on him in 2012. We got even luckier that Pioli and Co. hit on their #2 target, Kevin Boss! Well done to our GM and Pro Personnel department led by Ray Farmer in identifying quality free agent talent! We had so many hits that year. Stanford Routt, Brady Quinn, Peyton Hillis, Erik Whineston. Again, props to our front office bringing in that pipeline of talent!

Dont forget we had Mike Brown too.

[Easy 6]

We got lucky that Pioli whiffed on him in 2012. We got even luckier that Pioli and Co. hit on their #2 target, Kevin Boss! Well done to our GM and Pro Personnel department led by Ray Farmer in identifying quality free agent talent! We had so many hits that year. Stanford Routt, Brady Quinn, Peyton Hillis, Erik Whineston. Again, props to our front office bringing in that pipeline of talent!

Dont forget we had Mike Brown too.

Good grief, awfully hard to rival a fail parade like that one.

[Why Not?]

He's a Cardinal. Yes, I know not officially but I was just at dinner at Flemings in Chandler and he and Cards GM Steve Keim were right next to me talking about schools and places to buy a house.