MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings are one of 14 NFL teams being paid by the U.S. Department of Defense for patriotic displays at games, according to a report released Monday by NJ.com.
The Vikings received a total of $605,000 over three seasons from 2011 to 2013, according to the report. The U.S. Department of Defense has paid about $5.4 million to 14 NFL teams over the last four years for those patriotic displays.
The Green Bay Packers were also paid $600,000 over three seasons. Other teams involved in the project include the Jets, Falcons, Ravens, Bills, Bengals, Browns, Colts, Chiefs.