DT Melton picks a team, and it's Dallas, not Vikings

Defensive tackle would have added depth, inside pass rush to Vikings front line.

March 19, 2014 at 12:17PM
Vikings versus Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. In this photo: Bears Henry Melton lands on Brett Favre after he was sacked by Corey Wootton. Favre left the game with a head injury.
Vikings versus Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. In this photo: Bears Henry Melton lands on Brett Favre after he was sacked by Corey Wootton. Favre left the game with a head injury. (Dml -/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Former Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton, who visited the Vikings last week, has tweeted (@HenMel) that he's joining the Dallas Cowboys. Here's what he said at @HenMel:

"Thank you chicago for the best 5 years of my life!.... I can't wait to begin the next chapter of my life... With a star on my helmet."

The Vikings, one of multiple teams the Melton visited, wanted the 2012 Pro Bowler to add depth and a pass rushing presence at the three-technique tackle spot. Sharrif Floyd, by virtue of being the 23rd overall pick a year ago, is the presumed starter, which most likely played a role in Melton's decision to move on from his visit to Winter Park late last week.

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Mark Craig

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Mark Craig has covered the NFL nearly every year since Brett Favre was a rookie back in 1991. A sports writer since 1987, he is covering his 30th NFL season out of 37 years with the Canton (Ohio) Repository (1987-99) and the Star Tribune (1999-present).

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