Vikings sign former Concordia-St. Paul star to practice squad

Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings signed a former local collegiate star to the practice squad.

The team signed outside linebacker Chris Garrett, a former standout at Concordia-St. Paul.

Garrett was a seventh-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 2021 but was waived by the team on Aug. 30.

The Milwaukee native fills the practice squad spot vacated by Janarius Robinson, who was signed this week by the Philadelphia Eagles.

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At Concordia-St. Paul, Garrett totaled 166 tackles, 36.5 sacks, an NCAA Division II-record 15 forced fumbles, nine passes defended and four fumble recoveries.

With his signing, Minnesota’s practice squad is again full with 16 players.