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Cornerback Leaves Packers, Signs With Minnesota Vikings

Yet another former member of the Green Back Packers has signed with the Vikings.

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Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have added another former member of the Green Bay Packers to their roster this offseason, the club announced Friday.

Chandon Sullivan, a cornerback, played three seasons with the Packers. Before that, Sullivan joined the Eagles in 2018 as an undrafted free agent.

Sullivan started 20 of the 49 games during his time with the Packers and recorded 102 tackles, five interceptions, and 16 passes defended.

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In joining the Vikings, Sullivan will reunite with former teammate Za'Darius Smith, who signed with Minnesota on Tuesday. He also rejoins forces with new Vikings assistant head coach Mike Pettine, who spent time in Green Bay while Sullivan was with the Packers.

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