Vikings release their longest tenured player, tight end Kyle Rudolph

Kyle Rudolph, the Vikings' longest tenured player, was released Tuesday in a move that provides financial relief to a salary cap-strapped team.

The 31-year-old tight end played 10 seasons with the Vikings and now will seek a more impactful role on another team in free agency.

The move was an expected step for the Vikings, as Rudolph publicly expressed his desire for a change after spending much of 2020 in a blocking role; he was also public with his opposition to negotiations about restructuring his contract.

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