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Vikings Sign Polish OL Babatunde Aiyegbusi

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (WCCO) -- The Minnesota Vikings announced Thursday they've signed free agent offensive lineman Babatunde Aiyegbusi.

Aiyegbusi is a native of Poland and brings a large presence to Minnesota's offensive line at 6 feet, 9 inches tall and 351 pounds. He's 27 years old and played for the Dresden Monarchs of the German Football League in 2014.

In 2013, he helped the Wroclaw Giants to the Polish American Football League Championship. He's now the fifth Polish-born player in NFL history.

The Vikings also waived linebacker Justin Anderson and offensive guard Jordan McCray on Thursday.

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