Filed under: Stream Vikings NFL Free Agency: John Carlson Returns Home, Signs With Minnesota Vikings Contributors: Ryan Van Bibber, Christopher Gates, and James Brady Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: NFL Free Agency: John Carlson Returns Home, Signs With Minnesota Vikings Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email The Minnesota Vikings signed tight end John Carlson, a St. Cloud, Minn., native. The former Litchfield High School star will likely take the role Visanthe Shiancoe had in the past. 4 Total Updates Since Mar 14, 2012, 11:09am CDT Follow this stream March 16, 2012 Vikings Free Agency 2012: John Carlson's Deal Could Be Two-Years, $12 million By Ryan Van Bibber@justRVB March 14, 2012 Vikings Free Agency 2012: What The John Carlson Signing Means By Christopher Gates March 14, 2012 Vikings Free Agency 2012: John Carlson To Get Five-Year Deal Worth $25 Million By James Brady@jamesbradyisme March 14, 2012 Vikings Free Agency 2012: John Carlson Set To Sign With Minnesota, According To Report By James Brady@jamesbradyisme