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Jamarca Sanford DB MIN
2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

Vikings re-signed S Jamarca Sanford.

A 14-game starter in 2012 -- including playoffs -- Sanford was a big upgrade on Mistral Raymond and appears to have solidified a starting role at strong safety, across from FS Harrison Smith. Sanford, 27, finished last year with 66 tackles and forced four fumbles. He has not shown ball skills through four NFL seasons.

Jamarca Sanford DB MIN
2/3/2012 Minnesota Vikings Comment

The Vikings are expected to demote FS Jamarca Sanford into a special teams-only role in 2012.

Sanford "earned" the opportunity to start in 2011 after beating out Tyrell Johnson in camp, but he flopped in the secondary. Per ESPN 1500's Tom Pelissero, Sanford allowed 20 of the 31 passes thrown at him to be completed (64.5 percent) for 344 yards and eight touchdowns. He also missed too many open-field tackles. Per Pelissero, Sanford "confirmed he's just a special teamer."

Vikings lose pair to concussions (brunoboys.net)
10/16/2011 Johnathan Sullivan DL NE, Jamarca Sanford DB MIN Comment

The Minnesota Vikings lost center John Sullivan and safety Jamarca Sanford to concussions in Sunday's game against Chicago.

Jamarca Sanford DB MIN
10/16/2011 Minnesota Vikings Comment

Vikings SS Jamarca Sanford left Sunday's game with a concussion and did not return.

When it rains it pours, as the Vikings are literally falling apart before our eyes tonight. Disappointing 2008 second round pick Tyrell Johnson replaces Sanford, and will be a liability if he is pressed into action next week.

Jamarca Sanford DB MIN
9/5/2011 Minnesota Vikings Comment

Jamarca Sanford is expected to be the Vikings' starting strong safety in Sunday's opener.

Sanford, a 2009 seventh-round pick, has apparently beaten out 2008 second-rounder Tyrell Johnson. He'll face a stiff test right out of the gate with the Vikings set to take on Philip Rivers and the Chargers. We wouldn't be surprised to see both players make starts at strong safety this season.

Jamarca Sanford DB MIN
8/24/2011 Minnesota Vikings Comment

Jamarca Sanford is expected to start at strong safety in Saturday's third preseason game.

Sanford is battling Tyrell Johnson for the job. The two have alternated starts so far, but Sanford's nod for the more meaningful third exhibition game indicates he is ahead.