Minnesota Vikings sign former Bengals WR Ryan Whalen

The Minnesota Vikings have added another former Bengal. On Saturday the team picked up WR Ryan Whalen, a one-time 6th round pick of Cincinnati.

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The 6-1, 200 pound Whalen appeared in 17 games over three seasons with Cincinnati, mostly as a special teams performer. As a receiver, Whalen has 11 career receptions for 80 yards and 0 TDs.

The former Stanford Cardinal was waived by the Bengals in August of 2014 and spent the season out of the NFL. The addition of Whalen brings the Vikings’ roster up to the 90-man limit.

Mr. Whalen wasted no time in reporting to Vikings training camp and suiting up.

New addition Ryan Whalen is at tonight's practice #Vikings pic.twitter.com/We8afGIgEL
— Master (@MasterTes) August 2, 2015

Whalen of course played in Cincinnati when Mike Zimmer was there as DC.

Ryan Whalen wearing No. 89 for Vikings. 1st offensive player from Mike Zimmer's Cincy days signed following DBs Crocker, Mays, Newman.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 2, 2015

For Mr. Whalen’s sake, I hope he lasts longer than Mays and Crocker. But the truth is he has very little chance of sticking with the team.

Hopefully by today they will get him a name on the back of his jersey.

New #Vikings Ryan Whalen meeting GM Rick Spielman for what I'd guess to be the first time. Just missed perfect shot. pic.twitter.com/1m5EWfgbxK
— Daniel Paluch (@DanielPaluch) August 2, 2015

As far as I know Ryan is not related to Minnesota Lynx player Lindsay Whalen.

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