Vikings Claim Posey,Waive Edwards

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have claimed cornerback Julian Posey off waivers from the Cleveland Browns.

Posey appeared in five games for the Browns in 2013 and had six tackles and a sack.

After going through training camp with the Miami Dolphins in 2013, Posey was signed by the Browns to their practice squad on Sept. 2, 2013. He appeared in two games for the Dolphins in 2012.

Posey originally was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and spent 15 weeks of the 2011 season on the Jets practice squad.

The Vikings also waived cornerback Kip Edwards on Monday.

Adrian Peterson launches allergy education program

NEW YORK (AP) — Adrian Peterson has helped launch an educational program for people with severe allergies, something that affected the Minnesota Vikings' running back before his MVP season.

Peterson had a strong allergic reaction to shellfish in training camp two years ago, even though he'd been eating it for 27 years. The reaction, called anaphylaxis, caused facial swelling and breathing problems. His trainer, however, was familiar with such symptoms and had the equipment to deal with them.

Now, Peterson is encouraging everyone to take steps in dealing with severe allergies. He has teamed with the pharmaceutical company Mylar Specialty on the project.

As part of the campaign, three youngsters who have such health issues can win a trip to Minnesota's training camp this summer.