Tom Pelissero of ESPNTwinCities.com reports that the Minnesota Vikings have claimed wide receiver Marko Mitchell off waivers.

Mitchell (6-4, 218) had been waived by the Detroit Lions last Friday.

Drafted by the Redskins in the seventh-round (243rd) of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Nevada. Mitchell led the Redskins in receiving during last year's pre-season, catching 11 passes for 113 yards and 3 touchdowns, earning a spot on the team's 53-man roster. In 10 games last season, Mitchell caught 4 passes for 32 yards and recorded one tackle on special teams.

Minnesota put in a waiver claim when Mitchell was released by the Redskins earlier this off-season, but his rights were awarded to Detroit.