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  Patriots | Brock Vereen reinstated    Tue Aug 16, 05:43 PM

New England Patriots FS Brock Vereen was reinstated from the Reserve/Retired list and waived Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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  Patriots | Brock Vereen retires    Mon Aug 15, 06:07 PM

New England Patriots FS Brock Vereen was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Monday, Aug. 15.

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  Bears | Wednesday injury report    Wed Nov 26, 04:51 PM

Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (groin), C Brian De La Puente (ankle), LB Darryl Sharpton (hamstring) and WR Chris X. Williams (hamstring) have been ruled out for Week 13 against the Detroit Lions. DT Jeremiah Ratliff (knee) and DE Trevor Scott (knee) are doubtful. CB Kyle Fuller (knee) is questionable, while S Brock Vereen (shoulder), OG Eben Britton (illness) and OT Jordan Mills (ribs) are probable. Briggs, De La Puente, Sharpton, Williams, Ratliff and Scott didn't practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. Fuller was limited, while the others practiced in full.

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  Bears | Tuesday practice report    Tue Nov 25, 04:49 PM

Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (groin), C Brian De La Puente (ankle), CB Kyle Fuller (knee), DT Jeremiah Ratliff (knee), DE Trevor Scott (knee), LB Darryl Sharpton (hamstring) and WR Chris X. Williams (hamstring) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 25. S Brock Vereen (shoulder) was limited, while OG Eben Britton (illness) and OT Jordan Mills (ribs) practiced in full.

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  Bears | Monday practice report    Mon Nov 24, 04:29 PM

Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (groin), CB Kyle Fuller (knee), DT Jeremiah Ratliff (knee), DE Trevor Scott (knee), WR Chris X. Williams (hamstring) and C Brian De La Puente (ankle) did not practice Monday, Nov. 24. S Brock Vereen (shoulder) was limited, while OG Eben Britton (illness) and OT Jordan Mills (ribs) practiced in full.

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  Bears | Coach cautious about Brock Vereen    Wed Jul 16, 03:53 PM

Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman is cautious about FS Brock Vereen landing a starting job heading into training camp. "The simple fact we've rotated him with the 1's is a clear indication we think he can compete, but we're not going to anoint him yet," Trestman said. "There's no reason to think he can't put himself in position to compete for one of those jobs, but it's way, way too early."

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  Bears | Safety jobs slowly taking shape    Tue Jul 8, 11:21 PM

Chicago Bears FS Ryan Mundy, FS Brock Vereen and SS Craig Steltz will likely make the roster this season, and FS Chris Conte (shoulder) will also make the roster as long as he recovers from a shoulder injury. If the team decides to keep five safeties, FS M.D. Jennings would likely make the cut ahead of SS Danny McCray.

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  Bears | Brock Vereen has edge for starting job    Sat Jun 21, 11:47 PM

Chicago Bears FS Brock Vereen is the leading candidate for the starting free safety job entering training camp, but FS Chris Conte (shoulder) is expected to participate in preseason games.

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  Bears | Brock Vereen competing for starting job    Mon Jun 16, 06:29 PM

Chicago Bears FS Brock Vereen has been getting an opportunity to take first-team reps during organized team activities. Veterans FS Chris Conte (shoulder) and SS Craig Steltz (torn pectoral tendon) are both recovering from their respective surgeries and unable to participate.

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  Bears | Brock Vereen practices with first team    Wed Jun 11, 02:32 PM

Chicago Bears FS Brock Vereen took first-team repetitions at free safety for the entirety of practice Wednesday, June 11.

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  Bears | Brock Vereen to compete at FS    Sat Jun 7, 05:00 PM

Chicago Bears S Brock Vereen will compete for the starting free safety job in training camp.

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  Bears | Brock Vereen gets work with first team    Tue Jun 3, 03:43 PM

Chicago Bears FS Brock Vereen worked with the first-team defense in practice Tuesday, June 3.

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  Bears | Brock Vereen contract update    Wed May 14, 03:40 PM

Updating a previous report, the Chicago Bears signed fourth-round draft choice SS Brock Vereen to a four-year deal worth $2,611,500. The deal includes a $391,500 signing bonus.

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  Bears | Two sign contracts    Tue May 13, 03:27 AM

Chicago Bears S Brock Vereen and QB David Fales have signed rookie contracts, both of which are for four years. No financial value was disclosed.

Footballguys view: Fales is an interesting prospect to keep an eye on. He's got a weak arm, but his anticipation and accuracy make him a nice developmental player under head coach Marc Trestman.

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  Bears | Brock Vereen to play safety    Sat May 10, 08:58 PM

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery confirmed Saturday, May 10, that FS Brock Vereen (University of Minnesota) will play safety for the team. He played multiple secondary spots in college at Minnesota.

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  Giants | Brock Vereen visits    Mon Apr 28, 02:04 PM

The New York Giants recently met with Minnesota S Brock Vereen.

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  NFL | Brock Vereen met with multiple teams    Tue Apr 22, 07:06 PM

According to a league source, Minnesota FS Brock Vereen has met with the Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons.

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  Vikings | Brock Vereen to visit    Tue Apr 15, 12:21 PM

The Minnesota Vikings will host Minnesota FS Brock Vereen, the brother of New England Patriots RB Shane Vereen, for a visit this week.

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  Steelers | Host Brock Vereen for visit    Fri Apr 4, 01:54 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted Minnesota FS Brock Vereen for a visit Friday, April 4.

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  NFL | Vertical jump results for safeties    Wed Feb 26, 12:17 AM

Washington State SS Deone Bucannon, Vanderbilt FS Kenny Ladler and Michigan State SS Isaiah Lewis each posted jumps of 36 1/2 inches in the vertical at the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday, Feb. 25. San Diego State SS Nat Berhe and Wyoming FS Marqueston Huff were 35 1/2 inches, North Carolina SS Tre Boston posted 35 inches, Louisville FS Calvin Pryor was 34 1/2 inches and USC SS Dion Bailey and University of Minnesota FS Brock Vereen had jumps of 34 inches.

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  NFL | Bench press results for safeties    Wed Feb 26, 12:04 AM

University of Minnesota FS Brock Vereen posted 25 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday, Feb. 25, leading all safeties. Vanderbilt FS Kenny Ladler had 24 reps, Washington State SS Deone Bucannon had 19 reps, while North Carolina SS Tre Boston, Louisville FS Calvin Pryor and Alabama SS Vinnie Sunseri each posted 18 reps. San Diego State SS Nat Berhe, Wyoming FS Marqueston Huff, Michigan State SS Isaiah Lewis and Stanford FS Ed Reynolds each managed 15 reps, while Baylor SS Ahmad Dixon had 14 reps. Brigham Young FS Daniel Sorenson posted 13 reps, Louisiana State SS Craig Loston had 12 reps and Alabama FS Ha Ha Clinton-Dix posted 11 reps. Florida State FS Terrence Brooks posted 10 reps, SS Jimmie Ward had nine reps and Western Kentucky SS Jonathan Dowling rounded out the group with eight reps.

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  NFL | Safeties take part in 40-yard dash    Tue Feb 25, 09:02 PM

University of Minnesota FS Brock Vereen posted an official 40-yard dash time of 4.47 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday, Feb. 25. Washington State SS Deone Bucannon and Wyoming FS Marqueston Huff had times of 4.49 seconds, Western Kentucky SS Jonathan Dowling was at 4.52 seconds, Utah State SS Mo Alexander was 4.54 seconds, Stanford FS Ed Reynolds was 4.57 seconds, Louisville FS Calvin Pryor was 4.58 seconds, North Carolina SS Tre Boston was 4.59 seconds, Michigan State SS Isaiah Lewis was 4.60 seconds, Baylor SS Ahmad Dixon was 4.64 seconds, Louisiana State SS Craig Loston was 4.65 seconds, USC SS Dion Bailey was 4.66 seconds, Brigham Young FS Daniel Sorensen was 4.67 seconds, Vanderbilt FS Kenny Ladler was at 4.70 seconds and San Diego State SS Nat Berhe rounded out the safeties with a time of 4.71 seconds.

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  NFL | Brock Vereen Scouting Combine update    Mon Feb 24, 02:04 AM

Minnesota DB Brock Vereen measured 6-foot, 199 pounds, and ran 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Vereen said he has met with at least eight teams at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine.

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  Vikings | Met with Brock Vereen    Mon Feb 24, 02:01 AM

Minnesota DB Brock Vereen met with the Minnesota Vikings at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine.

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  Patriots | Met with Brock Vereen    Mon Feb 24, 01:58 AM

The New England Patriots met with Minnesota DB Brock Vereen at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine. He is the younger brother of Patriots RB Shane Vereen.

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