The Vikings re-signed offensive tackle Patrick Brown to a a one year deal, according to his agent. The deal is worth a reported $540 thousand. Brown played in 15 games last season.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson missed his second straight practice because of a concussion on Thursday. If Henderson can't play Sunday, backup Marvin Mitchell will take his place.

Former Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe signed with the New England Patriots on Tuesday. He spent the past five season in Minnesota, catching 36 passes for over 400 yards last year. Meanwhile, former Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson is still searching for a new team.

Yesterday the Vikings placed four starters on injured reserve. Apparently they haven't struck the bottom yet because middle linebacker E.J. Henderson missed practice today because of a shoulder injury.

The Vikings re-signed 27 year old wide receiver Devin Aromashodu to a one year contract on Friday. Aromashodu sent a text to the Pioneer Press that he is "going back" to the Vikings. He finished last season with 26 catches for 426 yards.

The Vikings final injury report of the week lists safety Husain Abdullah as out for Sunday's game against Oakland. He suffered a concussion in Monday's loss to Green Bay. Linebacker Erin Henderson and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe are questionable. Both are dealing with hamstring injuries.

League sources tell ProFootballTalk.com the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed defensive tackle Fred Evans. Evans is the second defensive lineman the Vikings have re-signed this week, the first being Letroy Guion. Evans has spent five seasons in Minnesota.