The Vikings have been "monitoring" Urlacher's situation since mid-March, so it's no surprise that one report claims the parties still are talking.
"It's getting close to happening, but Brian is leaning toward heading to Minnesota and is talking a one- to two-year contract," a source close to Urlacher told news columnist Michael Sneed of the Chicago Sun-Times. Per Sneed, Urlacher also has been talking to the Denver Broncos.
We wouldn't take this report as gospel truth. Sneed does not have a history of breaking NFL news. It's still interesting, though, that she cited a source close to the eight-time Pro Bowl selection.
Although the Vikings had announced plans to move weak-side linebacker Erin Henderson to the middle, they might be having second thoughts after failing to select an early-round linebacker in last month's draft. Adding Urlacher would prevent fourth-rounder Gerald Hodges from being rushed into the starting lineup while also allowing Henderson to return to his natural position. For salary-cap purposes, an Urlacher signing likely is on hold until after June 1.
UPDATE: Well, so much for that. The Broncos have not made any contact with Urlacher and are not interested in signing the veteran linebacker, Broncos sources tell KCNC-TV's Gary Miller on Tuesday.
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