The Facts: Ryan Longwell has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract to return to the Vikings after being on the free-agent market, according to NFL sources. Financials were not immediately available.
Diehards Line:According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the deal is worth good for four years and @12 million (with $3.5 million guaranteed). ... The veteran won't be able to sign the deal until Friday and can't practice until Aug. 4 because that's when the NFL Players Association will recertify. Longwell, 36, joined the Vikings as a free agent in 2006 after nine seasons with the Green Bay Packers. Last season, he made 17 of 18 field goals and 30 of 31 point-after attempts.