Will Reichard
23-Year-Old
IR-R
Injury Quadriceps
Est. Return 12/8/2024
2024 Kicking Stats
FGM
14
FGA
16
FG%
0.9
50+
4
XP
23
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Vikings made Reichard the first kicker selected in the 2024 NFL Draft (sixth round, 203rd overall), though Joshua Karty and Cam Little then came off the board within the next 10 picks. Reichard was a five-year contributor and four-year starter at Alabama, where he converted 84.0 percent of his field-goal attempts and 99.3 percent of PATs. He was even better over his final two seasons -- 86.3 percent on FGs, 100 percent on PATs -- and should now be the favorite in a camp battle with former XFL kicker John Parker Romo. The winner will be attached to a talented offense, albeit one that could be undone by poor QB play if first-round pick J.J. McCarthy either fails to win the starting job or eventually proves unworthy of it. Read Past Outlooks
Making return to practice
The Vikings designated Reichard (quadricep) to return to practice Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The transaction opens up the 21-day practice window for Reichard. The kicker has already missed the minimum four games while on IR, so if the Vikings are comfortable with his recovery from a right quad strain, he could be added back to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. John Parker Romo has filled in as the Vikings' kicker for the past four games, converting 11 of 12 field-goal attempts and seven of eight point-after attempts.
The transaction opens up the 21-day practice window for Reichard. The kicker has already missed the minimum four games while on IR, so if the Vikings are comfortable with his recovery from a right quad strain, he could be added back to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. John Parker Romo has filled in as the Vikings' kicker for the past four games, converting 11 of 12 field-goal attempts and seven of eight point-after attempts.
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Move to IR official
The Vikings placed Reichard (quadricep) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Bound for IR
The Vikings are expected to place Reichard (quadricep) on injured reserve Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Set for MRI on Monday
Reichard will undergo an MRI on his right quadricep Monday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Remains perfect in Week 8 loss
Reichard made both of his field-goal attempts and both PAT tries in Thursday's 30-20 loss to the Rams.
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Stays busy in loss
Reichard made both extra-point tries and all three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Lions.
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Leading kicking competition
Reichard was Minnesota's most consistent kicker throughout OTAs and minicamp, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Per Lewis, Reichard "was everything the Vikings hoped he'd be this spring - and then some." Reichard doesn't have as strong of a leg as John Parker Romo, but the former's consistency has him leading Minnesota's kicking competition heading into training camp. If Reichard continues to impress, the Vikings may not feel the need to bring in additional competition despite the rookie sixth-round draft pick's lack of experience.
Per Lewis, Reichard "was everything the Vikings hoped he'd be this spring - and then some." Reichard doesn't have as strong of a leg as John Parker Romo, but the former's consistency has him leading Minnesota's kicking competition heading into training camp. If Reichard continues to impress, the Vikings may not feel the need to bring in additional competition despite the rookie sixth-round draft pick's lack of experience.