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

Remember, one label does not define who you are as a person :)"Let's remember Spielman actually did Kluwe a favor by releasing him in May.

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

"When the Vikings drafted Locke, Spielman was asked if Kluwe's outspoken nature would factor at all into the decision to keep him or cut him.

Patrick Reusse: Matt Cassel trying the color purple

you also believe it was something other than a bald-faced lie when General Manager Rick Spielman said a month ago that the Vikings "had no intent" to trade Percy Harvin.

Vikings land QB Cassel, talk with WR Jennings

Spielman has repeatedly stated the organization's preference to focus on drafting and developing players rather than relying on free agency to fill gaps on the roster, but they'll likely need to...

Packers free agent WR Jennings visiting Vikings

Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has repeatedly stated the organization's preference to focus on drafting and developing players rather than relying on free agency to fill gaps on the roster,...

Trestman's redemption: Finding the work and life balance

"We had some good coaches there, but I don't know if it ever got organized on who was doing what," said Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, who was the Dolphins general manager at the time.

Vikings suddenly release Winfield

Spielman said Tuesday he had "a very good conversation" with Winfield and classified the move to release him as "extremely, extremely difficult.

Vikings traded disgruntled Percy Harvin to Seattle

And while Spielman repeatedly asserted he had "no intent" to trade Harvin, the Vikings found themselves wowed by the compensation Seattle brought.

Extra Points: Seahawks get playmaker, headache in Harvin

Since Frazier and his general manger, Rick Spielman, have hitched their wagons to Ponder, Percy was always going to be the odd man out.

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Vikings part ways with P Kluwe

"Chris has meant a great deal to the Vikings both on and off the field in his eight seasons here...

MINNEAPOLIS: Kluwe says he's been released by Vikings

"I have no issues if Chris Kluwe wants to express his opinion," Spielman said then.

Extra Points: Jets treated Tebow like a football player

Did you really think Rick Spielman was trying to limit Taylor's options moving forward or made...

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List of Characters Played by Kassie Spielman

List of characters played by Kassie Spielman in films and TV shows.

Geno Smith, Tim Tebow, Victor Cruz: Answers to Readers' Questions

Seifert also pointed out that the Vikings have systematically gotten younger across the board...

Kluwe says he's been released by Vikings

Kluwe announced the news on Twitter shortly after meeting with Vikings GM Rick Spielman, a move...

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Vikings general manager Rick Spielman reiterates no-trade policy on Percy Harvin

Six days after initially telling local reporters exactly that, Spielman came to the NFL's annual...

Minnesota Vikings have 'no intent' of trading Percy Harvin

"Again, there is no intent to trade Percy Harvin," Spielman said.

Percy Harvin's attitude, character not a problem for Minnesota Vikings

Spielman said, however, the lack of action didn't signal a shift in philosophy.