Staley's journey: Chargers coach's cancer battle defined him
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LINVAL JOSEPH #93 - DEFENSIVE TACKLE - DALLAS COWBOYS
13 TCKL •
0 INT •
1 SCK
13 TCKL
0 INT
1 SCK
Records eight tackles Joseph had eight tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 30-24 win over the Chiefs.
Impact It's the first time since 2018 the veteran defensive tackle tallied at least eight tackles, and he did so Sunday while playing only 39 of 79 defensive snaps. The 32-year-old isn't on the IDP radar and remains a much more valuable player on the field than for fantasy purpoes.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman recovering from gunshot wounds
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Vikings continue defense revamp, release DT Shamar Stephen
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Vikings agree to deal with ex-Giants DT Dalvin Tomlinson
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Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair
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Column: Broncos, Saints both defend teammate, unlike Cowboys
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Chargers' defense looks to get back on track vs. Jaguars
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Young and depleted defense giving Vikings growing pains
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Long view: Falcons, Vikings have veered off contending track
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Herbert gets full week of practice as Chargers host Panthers
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AP Source: Chargers' team doctor punctured Taylor's lung
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Vikings' rebuilt defense dealt another blow with Barr on IR
Off to an 0-2 start while trying to acclimate several new pieces into Mike Zimmer’s defense, the Minnesota Vikings suffered another big blow on MondaySEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs look to spoil Chargers inaugural game at SoFi Stadium
The Los Angeles Chargers' long wait for a shiny new home ends on Sunday when they play their first game in SoFi StadiumSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers offense balanced, but needs to be more productive
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Young Vikings CBs fail 1st test, fall to Rodgers, Packers
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Chargers' Keenan Allen looks to show extension was worth it
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Zimmer, remodeled Vikings defense not buying regression
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Chargers' new era opens with Taylor taking the reins at QB
A lot is new about the Los Angeles Chargers, from their stadium to the uniforms to the man who will be leading the offenseAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings will lean on continuity to overcome key departures
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Playing in new SoFi Stadium should spark Chargers, says experienced Linval Joseph The Chargers will experience SoFi Stadium for the first time with a scrimmage Thursday. The Chargers are Linval Joseph's third team to open...
AUGUST 25, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
Chargers Acquisition of DT Linval Joseph ‘Not Talked About Enough’ NFL Network’s Steve Wyche shares his thoughts on the team entering 2020.
AUGUST 10, 2020 • CHARGERS.COM
Bosa says extension came together faster than he expected
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Vikings land DT P.J. Hall in deal with Raiders for late pick
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired defensive tackle PAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Vikings DT Pierce, asthma sufferer, opts out of season
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