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According to sources close to PFN NFL Insider Tony Pauline, Breeland has been known as someone who can be “easily triggered.” On Saturday, there was an altercation at practice between the veteran corner and teammates, escalating to the point that general manager Rick Spielman intervened.
ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reported that the incident began in a defensive meeting room prior to on-field practice.
Cronin noted that tension grew between Breeland and a defensive coach, but things “died down” before the team took to the field. Apparently, Breeland went out with the starters before coaches sidelined him. When he wasn’t allowed back in, he went to the locker room to take his cleats off.
Upon returning, Breeland didn’t take kindly to what sources explained to Pauline as “sh*t talk.” After a verbal back and forth, sources tell Pauline that Breeland reportedly initiated physical altercations with star running back Dalvin Cook, defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson, and ultimately Spielman. Reports stated several of Breeland’s teammates were attempting to step in and diffuse the situation.
ESPN reported that the general manager was able to take Breeland to his office for further discussion, ending in the cornerback’s release. Evidently, the incident proved too detrimental to allow the starting CB to return.
Later on Sunday,
Breeland sent out a tweet stating, “I wanna appreciate the Vikings for the opportunity they game no hard feelings no love lost.”