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Beloved Viking Formally Says Goodbye

Danielle Hunter left the purple team last week after nine seasons as a Viking, joining his hometown Houston Texans.

Beloved Viking Formally Says Goodbye

Fans wondered if Hunter would re-up in Minnesota, a talker that dominated early offseason headlines in addition to Kirk Cousins’ status. In the end, both men left, with Hunter to Houston and Cousins to Atlanta.

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But soon after signing with the Texans, Hunter made sure to say goodbye to Vikings fans. He used Instagram for the occasion: “To Purple Nation, the city of Minneapolis, and to Vikings fans everywhere — I am grateful for your unwavering support and commitment over the past nine years.