CBS Minnesota · Mar 21, 2016
Vikings Sign Tight End, Spring Lake Park Native Brian Leonhardt
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Brian Leonhardt #87 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after after making a reception to score the game\\'s opening touchdown during the NFL match between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on September 28, 2014 in London, England.MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings added depth to the tight end spot on Monday, signing Spring Lake Park native Brian Leonhardt.
Leonhardt played football at Bemidji State University and spent part of the 2015 season with the San Francisco 49ers. His position coach there was current Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano.
