Vikings’ special teams coach Mike Priefer will be reinstated on Monday, September 15th, reports Albert Breer of the NFL Network (via Twitter).
Priefer was suspended in relation to homophobic remarks he made that came to light during the Chris Kluwe lawsuit.
The statement, tweeted by Breer, is as follows:
The Minnesota Vikings will reinstate Special Teams Coordinator Mike Priefer effective Monday, September 15. The decision by Vikings ownership follows extensive conversations with the independent professional consultants retained to conduct individualized anti-harassment, diversity and sexual orientation training with Coach Priefer. Those consultants have conveyed to the team that Coach Priefer was fully and thoughtfully engaged throughout the process and successfully completed the program. Details within the settlement agreement pertaining to the actions by the team remain confidential.
The team struggled on special teams today against the New England Patriots, as Chandler Jones blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown.