Chris Kluwe tweets about 'karma' after Blair Walsh is waived
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.”
Karma’s a nasty lady.
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) November 15, 2016
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.