EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Just four weeks ago, Randy Moss gushed about returning to Minnesota. He felt fortunate to return to his first team and was looking forward to seeing those purple No. 84 jerseys again.
One day after Moss’ rant following a loss at New England, the happy reunion was over.
Vikings players confirmed Monday that coach Brad Childress informed them during a team meeting that the wide receiver had been released.
“This decision was made based on what we thought was in the best interests of the Minnesota Vikings, both in the short and long term,” Childress said Monday night in a team-issued statement. “We wish Randy the best as he moves forward in his career.”
The NFL Network first reported the struggling Vikings (2-5) had waived the six-time Pro Bowler less than a month after acquiring him from the Patriots for a third-round draft pick. Moss returned to New England on Sunday and was wistful about his days with the AFC East leaders following Minnesota’s 28-18 loss and critical of the Vikings for not taking his game-planning advice.