Vikings sign former Gopher Brock Vereen to practice squad
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sep 28, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Brock Vereen (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at TCF Bank Stadium. The Hawkeyes won 23-7. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Former Minnesota Golden Gophers safety Brock Vereen will return to the Twin Cities after signing with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
Vereen was selected by Chicago in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft and played all 16 games as a rookie last season, with four starts, 39 tackles (30 solo), an interception and a forced fumble. Vereen was waived by the Bears on Tuesday after playing in the first three games of the season.
Vereen was named first team All-Big Ten by the coaches and was an honorable mention by the media in his senior season. He started 36 of 47 games in his four-year career with the Gophers.