MINNEAPOLIS (March 8, 2006) -- Daunte Culpepper's shaky relationship with the Minnesota Vikings deteriorated further when the quarterback said he had asked to be released if the team fails to trade him.
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Not surprised at all and from what I have read Minnesota has a huge amount of cap room regardless if Culpepper stays or goes, I think it would be in the best interest of everyone if he was traded.