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Vikings Release Caleb King

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:26:00 +0000

The Vikings have released running back Caleb King just 3 days after he was arrested in an alleged beating outside a birthday party last weekend. Anoka County prosecutors' spokesman David Cossi says King was released from jail on Tuesday with no charges being filed. The case is still under investigation. King was accused of punching a 22-year old man and throwing him headfirst to the ground early Saturday. The altercation began after the man allegedly teased the 24-year old King about his resemblance to comedian Eddie Murphy.

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Vikings' King Arrested For Assault

Jay Caldwell — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:02:29 +0000

Viking running back Caleb King was arrested Saturday for allegedly beating a man at a birthday party after the man teased King about looking like a celebrity. The victim needed 50 stitches to his head and my have brain serious brain damage. The man is in serious condition. King was 3rd on the depth chart at running back behind Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart.

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Vikings Claim Adibi; Sign Players To Practice Squad

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:26:26 +0000

The Vikings claimed linebacker Xavier Adibi off waivers from the Houston Texans Monday and released tight end Allen Reisner. Adibi is a 6'2 242 pound linebacker from Stillwater, Oklahoma and Viginia Tech. He was a 4th round pick by the Houston Texans in 2008.

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Vikings Win Final Preseason Game

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:48:14 +0000

The Vikings closed the preseason Thursday night with a 28-0 win over the Houston Texans at Mall of America Field. Rookie Christian Ponder got the start at quarterback and was 10-16 passing for 83 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 61 yards on 8 attempts. Joe Webb played the 2nd half and was 5-6 passing for 43 yards with 12 yards rushing. Caleb King ran for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns for Minnesota.

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