The Facts:
The expected trade of Culpepper had not been finalized when this edition of the Star Tribune went to press. Owner Zygi Wilf acknowledged Thursday night that the team was in the midst of trade negotiations; the Vikings have discussed Culpepper's availability with at least five teams: Oakland, Miami, Baltimore, New Orleans and the N.Y. Jets.
Reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Of course, reports surfaced throughout the day Friday that variously ruled out each of those teams as possibilities or labeled them as the frontrunner. By all accounts, it seemed clear that Culpepper's days in Minnesota are numbered. Should they fail to consummate a trade, the Vikings probably will release their once-franchise quarterback. ... Stay tuned. More as developments warrant.
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