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Vikings sign former Gophers defensive back Stoudermire as receiver

Published May. 9, 2016 2:30 p.m. ET

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Another former Gopher is heading back to Minnesota.

The Minnesota Vikings have signed former University of Minnesota kick returner Troy Stoudermire and former Illinois State defensive back Tre Roberson.

A defensive back for the Gophers from 2008-12, Stoudermire is the NCAA's all-time leader in kickoff return yards, and is listed as a wide receiver by the Vikings.

Stoudermire has spent the past three seasons in the Canadian Football League.

Roberson played quarterback at Indiana and Illinois State, but is listed as a cornerback by the Vikings.

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