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By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football since 2000

Vikings Acquire Jared Allen from Chiefs

Wednesday April 23, 2008
The Minnesota Vikings' pursuit of Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen was consummated Tuesday evening when the two clubs agreed on a deal that will send the Pro Bowl lineman to the Twin Cities in exchange for multiple draft picks. The Vikings paid a hefty price that includes a first-round pick and two third-round picks in this weekend's NFL Draft. They also swapped sixth-rounders with the Chiefs, getting the Vikings higher pick in the round.

The Vikes also made Allen the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. According to Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com, Allen will sign a six-year, $74 million deal, with $31 million in guaranteed money. Based on the cost of acquiring Allen, a double dip that includes both numerous draft picks and a large chunk of change, his stay in the Twin Cities will be a big disappointment if his performance is anything short of spectacular.

Expectations should be high in Minneapolis, though, based on a strong finish to the 2007 season and the additions the team has made during the offseason. With what should be one of the league's top running games behind second-year back Adrian Peterson, and a potential top-five defense, the Vikings appear set for a good-to-great season.

Now if they only had a quarterback.

Photo: Jamie Squire / Getty Images

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April 25, 2008 at 5:03 pm
(1) ErricMartin says:

They need recievers and more defense.

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