Chris Kluwe tweets about 'karma' after Blair Walsh is waived

After former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe called special teams coach Mike Priefer a 'bigot' almost three years ago, Walsh sided with the coach in the uproar that followed.

November 15, 2016 at 5:28PM
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(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It's been almost three years since former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe went public with allegations that he lost his job because of his political views — and that special teams coach Mike Priefer was a "bigot."

Not long after Kluwe published those allegations on Deadspin, clear sides started to form. And Blair Walsh was on the side of Priefer. Walsh, a rookie in 2012 and Kluwe's teammate that season, said (among other things) in a statement shortly after Kluwe's post:

In my time here at Minnesota, Rick Spielman and Leslie Frazier have exemplified true leadership. Contrary to Chris' statements, they have promoted a workplace environment that was conducive for success. At no time did I ever feel suppressed or that I could not be myself. I firmly stand behind Rick Spielman, Leslie Frazier, and Mike Priefer.

I'm not sure if you believe in karma or the statute of limitations on it, but Kluwe seems to be a believer. Shortly after news broke Tuesday that Walsh has been waived after missing eight kicks this season (and a big one in the playoffs last January), Kluwe tweeted, "Karma's a nasty lady."

It's safe to say there isn't a ton of love lost between the two, who certainly didn't see eye to eye on things.

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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