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Vikings sign former Gopher Brock Vereen to practice squad

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Oct 1, 2015 at 11:03a ET

Oct 1, 2015 at 11:03a ET

Safety Brock Vereen recorded 59 tackles, one forced fumble, an interception and six pass break-ups as a senior in Minnesota in 2013.

Former Minnesota Golden Gophers safety Brock Vereen will return to the Twin Cities after signing with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.

Vereen was selected by Chicago in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft and played all 16 games as a rookie last season, with four starts, 39 tackles (30 solo), an interception and a forced fumble.