(CNN) -- Former Minnesota Viking and outspoken same-sex marriage supporter Chris Kluwe said Monday he is encouraged the NFL team is looking into his claims that he was released in May because he is an LGBT activist. Kluwe told CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 in his first television interview since being kicked off the team that he is confident an investigation will uncover the truth. Over the past couple of years, the former punter has become known for his gay-rights activism, and in an article published Thursday on the website Deadspin he claimed he was fired by "Two Cowards And a Bigot" for his stance and not entirely for his performance on the field.
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Chris Kluwe was cut last May after team drafted another punter
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Kluwe wrote in an online article last week that his position coach was a bigot
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The coach and team deny he was let go for his outspoken opinions
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He says he wants his former teammates to be able to be interviewed without being named
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