Agent: Ex-Bear Corey Wootton Signs With Vikings

(CBS) -- Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Corey Wootton has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, his agent Mike McCartney tweeted Thursday.

Excited that @CoreyWootton has agreed to a 1 year contract with the @Vikings

— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 20, 2014

The Bears did not attempt to re-sign the free agent, who had hip surgery earlier this year.

Wootton is a Northwestern grad.

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