What happened to MN Vikings Kyle Rudolph?
Former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph agreed to terms as a free agent last week with the New York Giants and signed his contract Wednesday.
Did Kyle Rudolph get released?
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have released veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph after 10 seasons, the team announced on Tuesday. The move saves Minnesota $5.1 million against the salary cap for 2021. Rudolph, 31, will become a free agent for the first time in his NFL career.
Does Rudolph still play for the Vikings?
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Vikings cut ties with long-time tight end Kyle Rudolph. The former Notre Dame pass-catcher spent 10 seasons with the team, accumulating 453 receptions, 4,488 receiving yards and 48 touchdowns.
What is Kyle Rudolph’s foot injury?
Kyle Rudolph foot injury, 2021 Rudolph suffered a season-ending foot injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13, and when NY Giants team doctors conducted a physical prior to him signing his free agent contract, discovered that the injury had yet to heal and required surgery.
Why is Kyle Rudolph out?
Rudolph’s foot injury forced him to miss Weeks 14 through 17 last season while he was a member of the Vikings.
Who picked up Kyle Rudolph?
New York Giants#80 / Tight end
Kyle Rudolph/Current teams
Why did Vikings cut Rudolph?
Rudolph was the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2017, 2018 and 2019 for community service. He and his wife, Jordan, developed a deep fondness for the patients at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.
Will Kyle Rudolph play Week 15?
In a very rare situation, Kyle Rudolph missed last week’s game due to injury, which opened the door for Irv Smith. Rudolph has again been ruled out for Sunday’s game, which means Smith gets a juicy matchup against a Chicago defense that’s allowing the fifth-most DKFP per game to opposing tight ends.
Is Kyle Rudolph hurt?
How old is Kyle Rudolph?
32 years (November 9, 1989)
Kyle Rudolph/Age
Rudolph, who turns 32 in November, was the Vikings’ longest-tenured player before his recent release for salary cap purposes. He was a two-time Pro Bowler who racked up nearly 4,500 receiving yards and 48 touchdowns in 140 career games as a Viking.
What is Kyle Rudolph salary?
Rudolph, 31, is a former second-round pick of the Vikings back in 2011. He was entering the final year of his five-year, $36,500,000 contract and set to make a base salary of $7,275,000 for the 2019 season when he signed a four-year, $36 million extension in 2019.
Will Kyle Rudolph play Week 17?
Fans already knew some important players would be missing for Week 17. Tight end Kyle Rudolph was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, left tackle Riley Reiff was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and a tragedy in the family of Dalvin Cook will keep him out of the game.