Punter Chris Kluwe, who was released by the Minnesota Vikings on May 6 will join the Oakland Raiders today, Brendon Ayanbadejo of FOXSports reports. Kluwe’s contract is for one year, and is for the league minimum. “I’m excited to be an Oakland Raider and be playing in California,†Kluwe, who attended high school in Southern California before going to UCLA, told me on Wednesday. “Now, my family can actually come to games.†The 31-year-old Kluwe averaged 45.0 yards on 72 punts last season as a Viking. Kluwe is the all-time Vikings leader in average yards per punt (44.4) and second all-time in total punt yards (27,683) and total punts (623). Kluwe is arguably the greatest punter in franchise history. Source: The Redzone
