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Though terms of the resolution were not disclosed, the
Vikings said they will "provide continued financial support for
human rights and anti-hate causes" and enhance their
"sensitivity training policy".
"We are glad a resolution of this matter has been reached, and
we look forward to continuing our efforts to create positive
awareness of these issues," Vikings chairman Zygi Wilf said in a
statement on Tuesday.
Kluwe, who was released by the Vikings in May 2013 despite
having established several punt records for the team, said: "I'm
pleased that the issue has been resolved.
"I intend to continue to speak out on behalf of marriage
equality, and I am pleased to be a part of the impact the
Vikings material charitable contributions will have on LGBT
(lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) and related causes."
In January, Kluwe, who is now retired, alleged in a scathing
article he wrote for the website Deadspin that he was urged by
former Vikings coach Leslie Frazier and general manager Rick
Spielman to stop speaking out about his support for same-sex
marriage.
He also wrote that special teams co-ordinator Mike Priefer had
made several anti-gay comments in his presence and that he
intended to make sure Priefer never holds another coaching job
in the NFL.
Last month, the Vikings suspended Priefer for three games
without pay after an independent investigation revealed he used
homophobic remarks during the 2012 NFL season.
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