The Minnesota Vikings apparently have ventured north of the border for cornerback help, reportedly signing former Edmonton Eskimos defensive back Rod Williams.

The Edmonton Journal reported Monday, Feb. 4, that Williams had signed with the Vikings, and the 25-year-old cornerback tweeted he was officially headed to Minnesota. Williams had six interceptions for the Eskimos in 2011 and played three seasons in the Canadian Football League after coming out of Alcorn State.

Williams, 5 feet 11 and 180 pounds, had 11 interceptions in three seasons for the Eskimos.

The Vikings have signed CFL players in three of the past four offseasons. Linebacker Kenny Onatolu — who signed with Vikings in 2009 — played special teams for Minnesota from 2009-11.

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