The Ben Tate era has ended in Minnesota. There was one?
Claimed on waivers after being cut by the Browns in his first year with Cleveland, Tate appeared in three games for the Vikings, rushing the ball 13 times for 38 yards.
Last time he was waived, the Cardinals and Colts tried to claim Tate. By cutting him now, the Vikings are giving all playoff contenders a crack at the fifth-year veteran.
Or a non-playoff team could claim him to keep him from having a chance to compete for a championship.
