ROCHESTER – Tight end Kyle Rudolph reads the rumors. But Rudolph wants Vikings fans and the state of Minnesota he’s so intertwined with to know he’s staying in purple and gold for the upcoming season.
Speaking at a fundraiser for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Sunday night, Rudolph took the mic for a Q&A session in front of 600 people and, before taking questions about his faith, said, “I’ll answer the first question: No, I’m not leaving Minnesota,” to address social media claims he turned down a restructured deal and could be cut by the cap-strapped Vikings as NFL free agency begins Wednesday.