The Vikings announced on Thursday the signing of guard Tom Compton.
Originally a sixth-round draft pick by Washington in 2012, Compton has played in 71 games and made 15 starts.
Five of Compton’s starts were in 2017 with the Bears. He started the season’s opening two games at left guard and in Weeks 14, 15 and 17 at right guard – the latter against the Vikings. Compton helped block for running back Jordan Howard, who rushed for 1,122 yards, and allowed just two sacks on the season. One penalty was called on Compton in the 11 games he played.