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On March 2, 2005, Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss was traded to the Oakland Raiders for linebacker Napoleon Harris and the Raiders ' first round draft pick.

After struggling to a disappointing 2 – 5 start to the 2005 season, Vikings lost quarterback Daunte Culpepper to a season-ending knee injury.

This injury was a very significant part to this Minnesota Vikings team due to the fact they also lost Moss.

The dynamic duo from years earlier were now gone and a new leader would eventually emerge.

The Vikings finished the 2005 season with a 9 – 7 record.

However, this season would be more notable for off-the-field events.

In October, 17 team members were part of a party of about 90 that went out on a pleasure cruise on local Lake Minnetonka.

The incident erupted into scandal when media reported that a number of the players had performed sex acts and that prostitutes had been flown in.

Four players were ultimately charged with misdemeanors related to the party.