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Vikings sign hard hitting CFL star Solomon Elimimian

Canadian Football League star linebacker Solomon Elimimian is the newest member of the Vikings. The team announced it signed Elimimian to a $390-thousand futures contract on Tuesday. He was named the hardest hitter in the CFL last season.
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Canadian Football League star linebacker Solomon Elimimian is the newest member of the Vikings. The team announced it signed Elimimian to a $390-thousand futures contract on Tuesday. He was named the hardest hitter in the CFL last season.

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