2014 NFL Free Agency: Minnesota Vikings sign Tom Johnson

Nov 10, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tom Johnson (96) celebrates after a sack against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Cowboys 49-17. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Now that the Minnesota Vikings have parted ways with Letroy Guion and he has signed with the Green Bay Packers and they will likely not bring back veteran Kevin Williams, who has spent all 11 of his professional seasons with the Vikings, they need depth along their defensive line.

They have already signed New York Giants’ free agent Linval Joseph, a very good player.

Now they have added another defensive lineman.

According to Tom Pelissero of The USA Today, the Vikings have signed New Orleans Saints’ free agent Tom Johnson.

#Vikings have signed former #Saints DT Tom Johnson to a 1-year, $845K deal. Gets $100K in bonuses. He can earn another $600K in incentives.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2014

Johnson will fly in tomorrow and take a physical. If he passes, deal's done, I'm told.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2014

Full Tom Johnson deal with #Vikings: $50K signing and workout bonuses, $100K Week 1 roster bonus, $645K base, $600K incentives for PT/sacks.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 20, 2014

The Vikings tried to sign Henry Melton away from one of their NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears, but he chose to sign with the Dallas Cowboys, so the Vikings pounced on Johnson.

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