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Vikings' Marcus Sherels: Re-signed by Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings signed Marcus Sherels to a contract Friday.Sherels' opportunity to rejoin Minnesota's roster comes following the placement of Mike Hughes (neck) on injured reserve. The special-teams ace stands to take over as the team's top punt returner, per Chad Graff of The Athletic. The 32-year-old previously spent nine consecutive seasons with the Vikings after joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2010.
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Marcus Sherels: Waived by Miami
Marcus Sherels was waived by the Dolphins on Saturday.Sherels joined the team a little more than a month ago. He only ended up seeing the field in special teams situations and is now set to look for a new opportunity.
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Dolphins' Marcus Sherels: Joins Miami
Marcus Sherels was signed by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, the team's official site reports.Sherels has gained extensive special teams experience since joining the league as a rookie with the Vikings back in 2010, appearing in a total of 123 games to this point. The former Minnesota Gopher may not see much action at cornerback in Miami, but he could relieve wide receiver Jakeem Grant of return duties as the latter looks to get more involved in the offensive game plan.
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Marcus Sherels: Let go by Minnesota
Marcus Sherels was released by the Vikings on Tuesday.The 32-year-old re-signed with the Vikings in late September to serve as the punt returner, but he ended up losing the job to Mike Hughes. Sherels has played hardly any defensive snaps since 2013 and will have to look for return work elsewhere.
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Vikings' Marcus Sherels: Returns to Minnesota
Marcus Sherels signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday.With Chad Beebe (ankle) now on injured reserve, the Vikings needed to find a reliable punt returner. Sherels gives them just that. The 31-year-old cornerback has long been one of the league's most dangerous returners and should be able to step right into a familiar situation and pick up where he left off. Last season, Sherels averaged 12 yards per punt return, fifth highest in the NFL.
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Marcus Sherels: Reaches injury settlement
Marcus Sherels (undisclosed) was waived off injured reserve by the Saints with an injury settlement Sunday.Sherels was set to miss the entire season after being placing on IR prior to Saturday's roster deadline, but he'll now be free to sign elsewhere once he recovers from the undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old signed with the Saints in March after spending the previous nine seasons as a return specialist for the Vikings.
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Saints' Marcus Sherels: Signs with Saints
Marcus Sherels signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Sherels had spent his entire nine-year career with the Vikings prior to signing with the Saints. A backup for most of his career, he'll figure to provide the Saints secondary depth while also contributing on special teams.
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Vikings' Marcus Sherels: Resumes running
Marcus Sherels (foot) completed his rehab and has resumed running, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Sherels was forced to sit out the season finale after sustaining the foot injury Week 16 against the Lions. The 31-year-old's health is paramount as he enters free agency looking to land a job as a returner.
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Vikings' Marcus Sherels: Unavailable for Week 17
Marcus Sherels (foot) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.Sherels will remain sidelined as he nurses a foot injury sustained during last week's win over the Lions. Adam Thielen and Holton Hill will see increased work returning punts as long as Sherels is unable to play.
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Vikings' Marcus Sherels: Out for remainder of contest
Marcus Sherels (foot) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game.With Sherels out, Adam Thielen is the likely candidate to assume primary punt returning duties. Sherels' status for next week's regular season finale should become clearer following Sunday's game.