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Vikings kicker Will Reichard just can't miss, unless it's the home crowd roaring for him

Minnesota Vikings fans had some of their loudest cheers of the afternoon for kicker Will Reichard during a 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Thorson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Thorson will miss consecutive games due to the hamstring injury he suffered ahead of the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers. The punter and holder was still unable to practice throughout Week 4 prep, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to the field. Johnny Hekker is set to be elevated to the active roster again for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Thorson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Thorson was unable to practice throughout Week 3 due to a right hamstring injury. Recent practice squad addition Johnny Hekker is set to be elevated to the active roster to punt and hold for the Vikings in Thorson's absence.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Kyler Murray is grateful he's back from his concussion without much time lost

Kyler Murray is grateful to be back with the Minnesota Vikings this week after a concussion forced him out of his first game

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Brett Thorson's Week 3 Outlook Continues to Look Grim for Vikings A Week 3 showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looms for the Minnesota Vikings, who will be doing whatever it takes to improve their record...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Matt Daniels on Isaiah Rodgers' Big Block, Brett Thorson's Injury, Vikings Win Over Bears & More Minnesota Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels addressed the media recapping Week 2 matchup against the Bears and looking ahead to...

SEPTEMBER 22 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings' defense is again well-connected and well-coached, at the direction of Brian Flores

The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season after jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous d...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

What to Know About New Vikings Punter Brett Thorson (And How He Ultimately Made 53-Man Roster) Johnny Hekker is out, and Brett Thorson is in as the Vikings' starting punter. Let's dive into what the rookie has done to get to this point...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Survives roster cuts Thorson will be the Vikings punter heading into the 2026-27 season, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Impact Thorson spent four collegiate seasons at Georgia before signing with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in April 2026. After a quality preseason, he will serve as Minnesota's punter during the 2026-27 campaign, beating out veteran Johnny Hekker for the job.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings rookie's improbable journey just ended with a stunning reward The Minnesota Vikings reportedly made a final decision regarding one of their starting jobs, with Brett Thorson proving himself as the team'...

AUGUST 30 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM