Defensive tackle Fred Evans, a restricted free agent tendered at the second-round level by the Vikings, has accepted the one-year, $1.545 million contract, according to a league source. Evans, a backup on the depth chart, could end up being a key cog in the early-season rotation, if the four-game suspensions of starters Kevin and Pat Williams ultimately are upheld. The Vikings have now announced the move formally. Source: ProFootballTalk.com
