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Former Vikings first-round draft pick released by the Panthers

Following a miserable season that resulted in them winning just three games, the Minnesota Vikings entered the 2012 NFL Draft with a top five pick. The Vikings decided to use the selection on USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil and the team was hoping that he would become a staple on their offensive line for the next decade.

Fast forward to now and Kalil is currently without a job after the Carolina Panthers decided to release him on Thursday.

After becoming a free agent in the 2017 offseason, the young blocker chose to leave Minnesota and sign with the Panthers.