The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Former Bulldog King arrested
OAK GROVE, Minn. — Former Georgia running back Caleb King was arrested Saturday on suspicion of assaulting another man, authorities in Minnesota said.
The Anoka County sheriff ’s office said King, a running back with the Minnesota Vikings, assaulted a 22-year-old man, causing skull and facial fractures and cuts that required more than 50 stitches to close. The man is hospitalized in serious condition.
The sheriff ’s department said King assaulted the victim at a party after the man teased King about resembling a certain celebrity.
Sheriff ’s Cmdr. Paul Sommer said King denied assaulting the man, saying the victim fell to the ground when King was talking to him.
King was being held on a tentative charge of third-degree assault.
The Norcross native signed with the Vikings as a rookie free agent last year but didn’t play in a game. focused on through the offseason,” Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “Both [Smith] and I spent a lot of time focusing on the offensive line and how we could acquire some more size, strength and stoutness to help bolster our roster.”
Konz will jump into the competition at right guard and be groomed to play center. The Falcons had problems at right guard last season and want to firm up the interior of their passing pocket. Longtime center Todd Mcclure recently re-signed for one more season.
Holmes will be expected to compete for a starting tackle spot.
“We talked about coming in here and getting some wide loads,” Dimitroff said. “Quite honestly, Lamar is a double-wide load. He’s a big man who has a presence, as far as his stature.”
Smith would not say if Holmes is expected to take over at left tackle for Sam Baker or if the team has considered moving Tyson Clabo to the left side.
“We’re going to have an open competition,” Smith said. “I think competition brings out the best in everyone. These two [linemen] that we added, we’re going to put them right in the mix. We are going to have a very competitive offseason, and it will start with the rookie minicamp in two weeks.”
Konz had some medical issues in college with blood clots in his lungs and with his ankles.
“Everything checked out fine,” Dimitroff said. “The reported clots, the blood clots were an anomaly. It was off an impact situation. As far as his ankles, he’s cleared up very well. He is a du- Mike Smith Falcons coach, referring to Peter Konz, Lamar Holmes