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In the month that he's been in Edmonton, Arkee Whitlock has turned heads and changed minds.

It's all about depth on the 2009 Eskimos -- on the offensive and defensive lines, at linebacker, at quarterback, running back, receiver, Canadian talent, you name it.

Forty-six players and a seven-man practice squad is all the room available to the Edmonton Eskimos as today's roster deadline looms.

Playing under the lights is a familiar feeling for Ciatrick Fason. The six-foot-one, 220-pound running back spent two seasons in the NFL carrying the ball for the Minnesota Vikings.

Eskimos prospect Arkee Whitlock stays focused during Tuesday's practice at Clarke Park.

Minnesota Vikings' first-round draft pick Percy Harvin speaks to the media on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at a news conference in Eden Prairie, Minn.

April 24th, 2009 4:26 PM by Judd Zulgad The Vikings did not have an interest in getting involved in the Anquan Boldin sweepstakes when the Arizona Cardinals were looking for a first- and third-round pick in return for the wide receiver.

Amid speculation the Vikings might select Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin with their first pick today -- provided he is available at No.

Published: Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 6:31 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 6:31 p.m. The Minnesota Vikings went with big-play threat Percy Harvin with the 22nd overall draft choice, choosing the Florida receiver despite reports of a failed drug test at the NFL combine and durability questions.

Despite the recent deluge of negative publicity, Percy Harvin was still taken in the first round of the NFL Draft Saturday, going 22nd overall to the Minnesota Vikings, a team with a history of gambling on talented receivers with a checkered past.

The Edmonton Eskimos signed running backs Ciatrick Fason and Arkee Whitlock and released A.J. Harris on Friday.

7 overall Williamson, taken with a pick obtained from Oakland in the Randy Moss trade, turned into one of the biggest busts in Vikings history in large part because of his inability to hold onto the football.

When Marcus Johnson signed with the Oakland Raiders this month, it created barely a ripple on the NFL transaction wire.

April 6th, 2009 5:16 PM by Judd Zulgad ItA comes as no surprise, but the Vikings lost the last member of their 2005 draft class today when offensive lineman Marcus Johnson reportedly signed with the Oakland Raiders.

February 25th, 2009 2:52 PM by Judd Zulgad Marcus Johnson's expected departure in free agency will be met with a collective yawn by many.

The Vikings submitted qualifying offers Wednesday to a pair of restricted free agents, defensive tackle Fred Evans and fullback Naufahu Tahi , according to a league source.

Great, There is only one word that can describe the 2005 NFL Draft. Dry. With draft busts QB Alex Smith , RB Cedric Benson , Adam "Pacman" Jones , Troy Williamson ... by Ezekiel Fuhrman 1 93 reads History There ...