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Vikings continue defensive line shuffle by cutting Pierce

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Published 8:25 AM

By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Pro Football Writer

The Minnesota Vikings are continuing to shuffle a defensive line that has lagged in recent seasons. They released nose tackle Michael Pierce for salary cap savings ahead of free agency. The seventh-year veteran played in only eight games for the team. The move will save more than $6.2 million of Minnesota’s cap number. Pierce will leave a $4 million charge in dead money. The Vikings have also reached a reported agreement with defensive tackle Harrison Phillips in a swap of run stoppers.

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