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"He's a great playmaker and has been a nemesis of ours for years," Vikings vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said. "He's an outstanding leader and will be a tremendous addition to our defense."
Minnesota wasn't the only active NFC North team. The Detroit Lions (news) agreed to a one-year contract with Jeff Garcia, reuniting the quarterback with coach Steve Mariucci.

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