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Bigger-looking Scott Crichton could be do-it-all DL for Minnesota Vikings

Published Jun. 18, 2015 2:38 p.m. ET

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Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Scott Crichton has taken snaps at both tackle and end at the team's OTA workouts and minicamp this offseason. Master Tesfatsion of the Star-Tribune described a swollen physique to go along with Crichton's growing role in the Vikings defense.

Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards has made good use of the redefined, second-year lineman.

"We've been working him in all offseason in different packages and different positions to see his skillset," Edwards said about Crichton, per the Star-Tribune. "As we get into training camp, we’ll see how it goes and how he works through camp."

Crichton, a third-round selection in the 2014 NFL draft, played eight games as a rookie, recording only two tackles. However, heading into 2015, the experience at multiple positions is allowing him to play more naturally, Edwards told the Star-Tribune.

"The one thing we really liked about him coming out was just how hard he played, the effort he played with and that’s transferred now," Edwards said, per the Star-Tribune. "He’s played outside at defensive end, inside at tackle. Now he’s not thinking about his assignments. He’s really lining up and being able to play all out."

(h/t Star-Tribune)

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