The Facts: Barring an unexpected change, Kleinsasser will remain with the Vikings and go to training camp with the team, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. Kleinsasser's status has been in some doubt while the team works on restructuring his contract, which currently calls for him to receive $2.9 million this season.
Diehards Line:While the sides have not finalized a new deal, Star Tribune staffer Kevin Seifert reports that Kleinsasser is amenable to restructuring and wants to remain with the team. ... Kleinsasser, entering his ninth season, will compete with Jeff Dugan and Richard Owens for the Vikings' No. 2 tight end position behind new starter Visanthe Shiancoe. The Vikings kept four tight ends on their roster in 2006.