Vikings Scandal? Ex-QB Alleges Team Told Him to Play WORSE!

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter is making waves with explosive allegations about his time with the team. In a recent podcast appearance, Sloter claims the Vikings instructed him to intentionally underperform during preseason games. Why? To avoid creating a quarterback controversy and protect the ego (and massive contract) of the starting QB.

Did the Vikings Sabotage Their Own Player?

Sloter, who spent time with the Vikings from 2017-2019 and briefly in 2021, didn't mince words. He suggested the Vikings' front office actively sabotaged his career by telling him to “do less” and “be worse” on the field. He claims this was to prevent any competition with the established starting quarterback, who had a significant amount of guaranteed money tied to him.

The Backup QB Conundrum

Sloter's story sheds light on the often-unspoken dynamics between starting and backup quarterbacks in the NFL. He claims he was told that to survive as a backup, you have to “play like a backup.” Sloter, a natural competitor, says he couldn't bring himself to deliberately underperform. He always strived to be the best, even if it meant challenging the starter.

• Sloter alleges he was told to play worse in preseason games.
• He believes this was to avoid a QB controversy.
• Sloter claims the Vikings' actions may have damaged his career trajectory.

Sloter also claims that lies were spread about him to other teams, further hindering his chances of finding a roster spot. While he hesitates to use the term “blackballed,” he believes these false narratives significantly altered his career path.

These are serious allegations that, if true, could raise questions about the Vikings' organizational culture and treatment of backup players. The NFL world is watching to see how the Vikings respond to these claims.