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Thomas Tapeh Scout.com Headlines:
Notebook: Harris returns to Vikings
Linebacker Napoleon Harris joined the Vikings for their Thursday afternoon practice.
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 16, 2008
Tapeh situation still up in air
Tapeh and Childress were a little vague or uncertain how the fullback's situation would be resolved.
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 16, 2008
Linebackers discuss Harris’ potential
See what Childress and some of the other linebackers had to say about Napoleon Harris' prospects.
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 15, 2008
Creative Contracts Help Future Cap Hits
The Vikings aren't mortgaging their long-term future to improve their short-term outlook.
-by VikingUpdate.com Mar 24, 2008
Lurtsema’s Reaction: The Free Agents
Former Vikings defensive lineman Bob Lurtsema talks about the free agents the Vikings signed.
-by VikingUpdate.com Mar 10, 2008
Scout’s Notebook: FB Thomas Tapeh
Take a closer look at the first of the team’s recent free agents
-by VikingUpdate.com Mar 4, 2008
Stars Align for Tapeh
Fate seemed to be working well for fullback Thomas Tapeh to join the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com Mar 1, 2008
Vikings Free Agency: Aggressive Again
This year, the Vikings appear to be as aggressive in the free-agent market as they were in 2006.
-by VikingUpdate.com Mar 1, 2008
Vikings Free-Agent Activity, Rumors Continue
Here is the latest on Williams, Berrian, plus other signings, rumors and denials involving QBs.
-by VikingUpdate.com Feb 29, 2008
Tapeh Gives Eagles Options at Fullback
The birds look to Tapeh to return to full strength and give them options in the backfield.
-by WarNest.com Jun 28, 2006
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Injury News:
Tapeh Gives Eagles Options at Fullback
-by WarNest.com Jun 28, 2006
FB Thomas Tapeh: Injury Update
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Dec 29, 2004
FB Thomas Tapeh: Injury Update
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Aug 15, 2004

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Thomas Tapeh
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 243
Position: FB
Date of Birth: 03/28/1980
Experience: 5
High School: Central HS
(Saint Paul, MN)
College: Minnesota


Biography:
How Acquired: Signed a five-year, $6 million contract with the Vikings as an unrestricted free agent on Feb. 29, 2008.

Injury History: Was placed on injured reserve before the 2005 season and at the end of the 2004 season with a hip injury.

Future Contract Status

2007: Played in all 16 games, starting eight. Rushed five times for 18 yards and caught eight passes for 50 yards.

2006: Started eight of the 16 games played and set career highs in receptions (16) and receiving yards (85) and had the only touchdown of his career. Rushed five times for 9 yards.

2005: Was placed on the PUP/injured-reserve list on Aug. 30, ending his season.

2004: Appeared in seven games, primarily on special teams, where he registered three tackles. Had a career-high 12 carries for 42 yards and had two catches for 15 yards. Was a fifth-round draft choice of the Eagles (162nd overall).