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Released Longsnapper Thanks Vikings, Fans For 11 Years

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s not often an announcement for a roster move — much less one involving the long snapper — includes a statement of appreciation from the general manager. But it did Monday when the Vikings released Cullen Loeffler, who after 11 seasons was their longest tenured player.

And as he said goodbye, he, too, expressed appreciation for all his years in Minnesota.

“This has been just a tremendous experience,” he said, taking a break from packing his rental house in Eden Prairie to chat with WCCO. “Minnesotans in general have been just great.