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Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin is
unhappy and reportedly wants out of Minnesota.
According to multiple media outlets, including the Minneapolis Star-Tribune,
Harvin has requested a trade. The Florida product is entering the fourth year
of a five-year, $12.05 million deal.
Harvin talked about his frustration with several unspecified issues when he
spoke to the media following Tuesday's mini-camp practice.
"It's different issues," said Harvin on Tuesday. "I'm just not happy. I won't
go into how unhappy... I'm just overall not happy with a couple situations and
hopefully, they can be worked out."
Meanwhile, Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier didn't seem to concerned on
Tuesday.
"Yeah, we have and we're going to talk some more, but the good thing is he is
here," Frazier said. "Just happy that he is here and participating and a part
of what we're doing and looking forward to him having a great 2012."
The wideout apparently wants the team to rework the final two years of his
rookie contract, which he signed in 2009. Harvin is scheduled to make $915,000
and $1.55 million over the final two years, respectively. With potential
bonuses, those two years could be worth around $2.5 million.
Harvin, who had minor shoulder surgery during the offseason, has been a key
member of the Vikings since coming into the league. He made an immediate
impact by catching 60 passes for 790 yards and six touchdowns in 2009.
The 5-foot-11, 184-pounder has amassed 218 receptions, 2,625 receiving yards
and 17 touchdowns in 45 games with Minnesota. Harvin has also returned 98
kickoffs for 2,609 yards and four scores, and was selected to the Pro Bowl as
a return specialist in 2009.
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