MARCH 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
DAN BAILEY
Vikings release kicker Dan Bailey after rough season The Minnesota Vikings cleared more salary cap space by cutting kicker Dan Bailey on Tuesday, keeping their carousel of specialists spinning...
Vikings release kicker Dan Bailey after rough season MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings cleared more salary cap space by cutting kicker Dan Bailey on Tuesday, keeping their carousel of sp...
MARCH 9, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Vikings release kicker Dan Bailey after rough season MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings cleared more salary cap space by cutting kicker Dan Bailey on Tuesday, keeping their carousel of special...
MARCH 9, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Vikings release kicker Dan Bailey after three seasons The team and Bailey's representatives attempted a renegotiated contract, but were unable to agree on terms, according to agent Jordan Woy.
MARCH 9, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings release kicker Dan Bailey after sub-par season In a move that was expected, the Vikings on Tuesday released kicker Dan Bailey. Bailey was due to have $1.8 million of his $2.7 million base...
MARCH 9, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Vikes add DB coach Scott, Zimmer pal Guenther, kicker Joseph
The Minnesota Vikings have filled out their staff by hiring Karl Scott as defensive backs coach and Paul Guenther as a senior defensive assistantFEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Facing competition from Greg Joseph Bailey could face job competition from Greg Joseph, who signed with the Vikings on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Actually, it's possible Bailey never even gets a chance to compete, considering two-thirds of his 2021 base salary ($2.7 million) becomes fully guaranteed March 19. The Vikings would be unwise to spend that much on a kicker who missed seven field goals and six extra points last season, but they might let Bailey stick around to compete for the job if he's willing to cancel the guarantee or accept a pay cut.
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Klint Kubiak moves up to Vikings OC after dad's retirement
The Minnesota Vikings will keep their playbook in the family with the promotion of Klint Kubiak to offensive coordinatorFEBRUARY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Up-and-down campaign Bailey made 15 of 22 field-goal attempts and 37 of 43 extra-point tries during the 2020 season.
Impact In his third year with Minnesota, Bailey had one of his worst seasons and ended with a career low in field-goal percentage (68.2). After the kicker made 93.1 percent of his field-goal attempts in 2019, he couldn't put up the same mark this year. The kicker proved reliable inside 40 yards, going 9-for-10, but wasn't consistent from 40-plus, making only seven of 13 from that range. Along with inconsistency on FGAs, he was also up and down with PATs. Last season, Bailey missed four extra points, and he added six more misses in 2020. The 32-year-old will look to turn it around next year as he's signed with the Vikings through the 2022 season.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair
The Minnesota Vikings missed the playoffs by one gameJANUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Dan Bailey’s struggles continue with two more missed kicks for Vikings The late-season misery continued for Vikings kicker Dan Bailey. In Sunday’s 37-35 win over Detroit in the finale at Ford Field, Bailey misse...
JANUARY 4, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
Kirk Cousins threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the Minnesota Vikings to a 37-35 win over the Detroit Lions a matchup of teams finishing disappointing seasonsJANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Ready for Week 17 Bailey (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact The 32-year-old was considered questionable, but it's not a major surprise to see him good to go since the Vikings didn't add a replacement kicker to the roster Saturday. Bailey will look to finish an up-and-down season on a strong note Sunday.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings K Dan Bailey talks about his recent performances It’s been a tough month for Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey. He talked about his recent performances with reporters.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Vikings kicker Dan Bailey refuses to blame back injury for his misses lately Kicker is uncertain if he will be able to play Sunday against Lions.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Matthew Stafford questionable for Lions against Minnesota
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is questionable for Detroit’s season finale against Minnesota on SundayJANUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Carries questionable tag for finale Bailey (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Detroit.
Impact Bailey's back injury kept him from practicing Wednesday and Thursday before he returned to work Friday as a limited participant. While he's not yet in the clear to play Week 17, the Vikings notably haven't added another kicker to the 53-man roster yet, which suggests that the team is tentatively planning on Bailey being available. Bailey said earlier Friday that it will ultimately be a "collective decision" on whether he fights through his back injury to suit up for the season finale, according Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Thursday's practice Bailey (back) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.
Impact Bailey's consecutive absences from practice to begin the week isn't a great sign as the Vikings prepare for Sunday's season finale versus the Lions. At this stage, the Vikings haven't added another kicker to the 53-man roster, signaling the team is tentatively planning on Bailey being ready to go by the weekend. Minnesota will likely wait and see what Bailey is able to do at Friday's practice before making a more official call on his status for Week 17.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back injury Bailey (back) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Bailey has hardly missed any time in 10 seasons as a pro, logging six absences in 159 possible appearances. All of them happened between 2017 and 2018, and it's unclear if his current back issue is threatening his ability to play in Sunday's season finale at Detroit. The Vikings have kicker Taylor Bertolet stashed on the practice squad, so if he's elevated or signed outright to the active roster in the next few days, Bailey may be in danger of his seventh career DNP.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misfires on extra point Bailey made three of four extra-point attempts in Friday's 52-33 loss to the Saints.
Impact The blowout nature of the Christmas Day game provided minimal opportunities for Bailey, as he didn't attempt a field goal for the fifth time this season. The veteran kicker also missed his fourth extra point in as many games. His job should nevertheless be secure for the season finale against the Lions.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense
The Vikings have needed their offense to be nearly perfect with a retooled and inexperienced defense being exploited by opponents this seasonDECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press
Bounces back with perfect outing Bailey connected on two field-goal attempts and three extra-point tries in Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Bears.
Impact The Vikings put their faith in Bailey after he missed four kicks in last week's loss to the Buccaneers. Bailey rewarded their confidence by making all five kicks, although he wasn't truly tested since both field goals came from within 30 yards. Nevertheless, Bailey should retain his job for the remainder of the season, as the Vikings head to New Orleans and Detroit -- both dome settings -- over the final two weeks, respectively.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today-Week 15
NFL Today-Week 15DECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press
Vikings kicker Dan Bailey breaks out of slump, going 5-for-5 Dan Bailey booted his way out of a career-worst slump that had coach Mike Zimmer questioning the veteran's job status after last week's loss...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Bears beat Vikings 33-27 to stay in stride in playoff race
David Montgomery rushed for a career-high 146 yards and two touchdowns as the Chicago Bears trampled Minnesota’s depleted defense and hung on for a 33-27 victoryDECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press
