More often than not, one of the biggest indicators of where a free agent player will end up signing is the report of that player taking a physical with a club. Even though it’s usually not much more than a formality for most players, the physical is a definite requirement for every player before a contract can officially be signed.

According to Paul Allen of KFAN 1130 in Minneapolis, former Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson is still in town at this moment visiting with the Vikings front office/coaching staff, and is expected to take a physical with the team at some point today.

While it is certainly possible that the two sides have not reached an accord as of yet, Tomlinson submitting to the medical check by Minnesota’s team doctors would seem to indicate that a deal is on its way. If he does decide to join the Vikings, Tomlinson would be the team’s backup running back behind fellow All-Pro Adrian Peterson, and would help Minnesota replace an important part of their offense that is missing now, after Chester Taylor signed in Chicago last weekend.

As always, we’ll keep you posted if more information becomes available.