--RB Onterrio Smith was released by the Vikings, six weeks before his one-year league-imposed suspension for violating the drug policy is due to be complete. "We've decided to terminate Onterrio Smith's contract ahead of this weekend's college draft. We wish him well in his future endeavors," coach Brad Childress said in a statement released by the team.

FRANCHISE PLAYER
None.

TRANSITION PLAYER
None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
CB Ralph Brown; PK Paul Edinger; QB Shaun Hill; LB Keith Newman; RB Moe Williams; C Cory Withrow.

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
None.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
OG Adam Goldberg.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED: RB Joe Echema (formerly Adimchinobi Echemandu); S Willie Offord; WR Koren Robinson.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED
FB Joey Goodspeed; OG Steve Hutchinson; LB Ben Leber; PK Ryan Longwell; QB Mike McMahon; FB Tony Richardson; DE DeQuincy Scott; RB Chester Taylor; OG Jason Whittle; S Tank Williams.

PLAYERS LOST
RB Michael Bennett; WR Nate Burleson; S Corey Chavous; LB Sam Cowart; QB Daunte Culpepper; OG Toniu Fonoti; C Melvin Fowler; DE Lance Johnstone; RB Onterrio Smith; LB Raonall Smith; CB Brian Williams.

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