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Raiders' Kluwe, leading proponent for gay rights, working on his day job

Chris Kluwe will let the Supreme Court sort out what to do with Proposition 8 while he focuses on what he hopes will be his job in 2013 - replacing Shane Lechler as the punter for the Raiders.

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In eight NFL seasons, all with the Vikings, Kluwe has punted 623 times for 27,683 yards and has a 44.4-yard career punting average.

Raiders' Cribbs says his knee will be ready when the time comes

Kluwe will compete with Marquette King, who was kept on injured rerseve last season following a weight-room accident late in the preseason, and undrafted rookie free agent Bobby Cowan of Idaho.

Extra Points: 'Progressive' Kluwe done in by job performance

Some of them have been due to Kluwe's struggles in directional kicking and his frustrating habit of outkicking his coverage down the middle of the field, giving big-time return men multiple options.

Vikings release longtime punter/activist Kluwe

So on Monday, in brief morning visits with General Manager Rick Spielman and coach Leslie Frazier, Kluwe simply absorbed his final moments at Winter Park with thick skin and a disappointed shrug.

Kluwe says he's been released by Vikings

Vikings special teams coordinator Mike Priefer made it clear later last season that Kluwe's headline-grabbing nature was wearing thin with him.

Kluwe tweets he's been released by Vikings

Kluwe is known off the field for his views on political and social issues, most notably taking a firm stance in support of gay marriage and gay rights.

Chip Scoggins: NFL more interesting with Chris Kluwe around

Unless Locke flops in the rookie minicamp or assumes the fetal position over the prospect of being inside an NFL locker room, the job is his and Kluwe moves on.

Column: Collins significant, but not true pioneer

Despite the efforts of athletes like NFL players Chris Kluwe and Brendon Ayanbadejo, who have spoken passionately in support of gay marriage, the guess is more players feel like San Francisco...

Sam Mellinger: Jason Collins changes sports, and sports can change society

NFL players Brendon Ayanbadejo and Chris Kluwe have been vocal supporters of gay rights.

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ALAMEDA, Calif.: Raiders' Cribbs says his knee will be ready when the time comes

A supporter of gay marriage rights, Kluwe, a UCLA product, has written blogs on the subject.

Vikings part ways with P Kluwe

Kluwe wrote on Twitter.

MINNEAPOLIS: Kluwe says he's been released by Vikings

Locke attended the team's first rookie camp over the weekend, and Kluwe was out a few days later.

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Raiders sign punter Chris Kluwe

Raiders sign punter Chris Kluwe

Pro-Gay Marriage Kicker Kluwe Lands NFL Job in CA's Bay Area

A self-described libertarian, Kluwe has never been shy about sharing his opinion and has already...

Chris Kluwe Signs With The Oakland Raiders

And today, word leaked that Kluwe penned a one-year deal with the Raiders for the league minimum.

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Chris Kluwe says he's signing with Oakland Raiders

FoxSports.com reported the Raiders will officially announce Kluwe's signing later Thursday.

Kluwe excited to join Raiders

"I'm still going to be myself socially and continue to tweet and interact with my fans," Kluwe...

Chris Kluwe not sure if opinions cost him job with Minnesota Vikings

Kluwe's release means the league's two most vocal advocates for gay rights are now out of work.