In recent weeks, the idea of ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith running for president has picked up steam due to predictions about where he would place in the 2028 election. Smith has said that he would be interested in debating,

Kluwe, 43, served as a punter in the NFL for eight seasons between 2005 and 2012. He initially landed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2005, but ultimately ended up being signed by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of training camp that season. Kluwe played all eight seasons with the Vikings before retiring in 2014.

Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested Tuesday during a protest at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach, California.

The longtime player and other residents were on hand to protest a plaque at the library they viewed as a “propaganda statement” because of its references to the Make America Great Again

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe has always stood for what he believed. This week, Kluwe was carried out of a Huntington Beach, CA, city council meeting after making a strong speech that received applause from those in attendance.

Chris Kluwe says while he doesn't want to run for political office, he would -- and he's already had a few meetings with local Democrats.