MINNEAPOLIS -- In a surprising move on roster cut-down day, the Minnesota Vikings waived veteran defensive end Brian Robison, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Robison, who spent the last 11 seasons with Minnesota after being drafted by the Vikings in 2007, took a $2 million pay cut to return in 2018 after restructuring his contract before OTAs. He was the longest-tenured member of the roster.
The Vikings cleared $1.105 million in salary cap space by releasing Robison.
The 35-year-old noted his decision to return was "tough" after considering retirement following the Vikings' 13-3 season in 2017.