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Vikings waive WR Childs, resign Love

The Minnesota Vikings have put Greg Childs, a fourth-round pick, on the waived/injured list after he tore the patellar tendon in both knees during a training camp scrimmage on Saturday. The Vikings have filled the roster spot by resigning rookie wide receiver A.J. Love.
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The Minnesota Vikings have put Greg Childs, a fourth-round pick, on the waived/injured list after he tore the patellar tendon in both knees during a training camp scrimmage on Saturday. The Vikings have filled the roster spot by resigning rookie wide receiver A.J. Love.

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier told CBS Sports rookie receiver Greg Childs would undergo surgery on Monday.

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