WILL REICHARD NEWS

Shaky finish to rookie season Reichard finished the 2024 season making 24 of 30 field-goal attempts and all 38 of his extra-point tries across 13 games with Minnesota.

Impact A sixth-round pick out of Alabama in the 2024 NFL Draft, Reichard was a perfect 14 of 14 on field-goal tries and 23 for 23 on extra-point attempts through Week 8, but he suffered a quad injury during a Week 9 win over the Colts in which he missed both of his field-goal tries. Reichard missed the next four contests on injured reserve but wasn't the same after returning in Week 14. Reichard went 10 of 14 on field-goal attempts over the final five weeks. However, he did make his lone kick in the wild-card playoff loss to the Rams. Reichard figures to be in the mix as a top fantasy kicker next season, kicking for a team that will likely again put up plenty of points with coach Kevin O'Connell orchestrating the offense.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Daniels on Will Reichard's Game vs. Lions, Team's Approach To Punt Returns and More Minnesota Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center in advance of the Vikings Wild...

JANUARY 7 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikes' only scorer Sunday Reichard made three of his four field-goal attempts during Sunday's 31-9 loss at Detroit.

Impact Reichard was nearly perfect in the Vikings' loss in Week 18, but he missed a 51-yard try wide to the right near the end of the third quarter. It was a fitting end to the regular season for Reichard, who produced serviceably if not spectacularly in his rookie year. He finished the 2024 regular season having made 24 of his 30 field-goal attempts (80.0 percent) and having converted all 38 of his extra-point tries.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings stressing the importance of being "poised through the noise" to rookie kicker Will Reichard Vikings rookie Will Reichard missed three kicks, two that counted, against the Packers. Special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said Reichard...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Doinks two field goals vs. Packers Reichard made all three of his extra-point tries but went 2-for-4 on field-goal attempts during the Vikings' 27-25 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Reichard missed his first kicking attempt midway through the first quarter, when his 57-yard field-goal try (one yard shy of his career long) clanged off the crossbar. The rookie sixth-round pick got back on track with two successful field-goal tries in the second quarter -- including a 50-yard field goal at the end of the first half -- but his 43-yard field-goal attempt early in the fourth quarter bounced off the left upright and prevented the Vikings from going up by 20 points. It was the second time this season that Reichard missed two field-goal attempts in a game, with the first instance taking place against the Colts in Week 9 (and he was placed on injured reserve the following week due to a strained right quadriceps). The Vikings will need Reichard to be on target in their pivotal regular-season finale against the Lions on Sunday in a game that will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC heading into the postseason.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flawless in win over Seattle Reichard made both of his field-goal tries and all three of his extra-point attempts during the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact Reichard connected on field goals from 52 and 48 yards out in the second and third quarter, respectively. Over his last three games since returning from a right quadriceps strain, Reichard has gone 5-for-6 on field-goal attempts and has converted all 12 of his extra-point tries. The Vikings will need Reichard's accuracy in their Week 17 NFC North clash against the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 29.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in blowout win Reichard made all three of his field-goal tries and converted all three of his extra-point attempts during Monday's 30-12 win versus the Bears.

Impact Reichard seemed to find a rhythm after hitting a 52-yarder on Minnesota's first drive of the game, bouncing back in a big way after struggling during his prior two appearances. He'll be looking to keep up the positive momentum in Week 16 when the Vikings travel to take on Seattle.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Daniels on Will Reichard and Andrew DePaola's Returns, Brian Asamoah II's Growth as Special Teams Ace and More Minnesota Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center in advance of the Vikings Week...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

BAMA in the NFL: Jeudy closes in on 1,000 yards, Reichard returns, Jalen Hurts over Bryce Young in Week 14 In NFL’s Week 14: Jerry Jeudy is closing in on his first 1,000-yard season, Will Reichard returned for the Vikings, Jalen Hurts scored three...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Misses field goal in win Reichard made all six extra-point tries but missed his lone field-goal attempt in a 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Reichard missed his third field goal of the season when a 47-yard attempt on the Vikings' opening drive of the second half hit the left upright. However, the rookie kicker did remain perfect on PATs, going 6-for-6, and has now made all 29 attempts this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to kick Sunday Reichard (quadricep) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Though Reichard carried a questionable tag into Sunday, the Vikings removed most of the mystery about his status by activating him from injured reserve Saturday and waiving John Parker Romo, who had handled kicking duties for each of the last four games. After he was a full participant in practice throughout the week, Reichard looks to have proven his health and will now resume what had been a banner rookie campaign before he landed on IR on Nov. 5. Through his eight appearances on the season, the sixth-round pick out of Alabama converted 14 of 16 field-goal attempts and 23 of 23 extra-point attempts.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Vikings activated Reichard (quadriceps) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Reichard was placed on IR in early November after straining his right quad during the Vikings' Week 9 win over the Colts. He's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, but Reichard is set to reclaim his starting kicking duties from John Parker Romo, who was waived Saturday in a corresponding move. Prior to his injury, Reichard went 14-for-16 on field-goal attempts and made all 23 of his extra-point tries across eight regular-season games.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reichard activated for Sunday's game vs. Falcons, Romo released Rookie Will Reichard missed four games on injured reserve because of a quad injury he suffered in a victory over the Colts.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Questionable for Week 14 Reichard (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Reichard has been sidelined for the Vikings' last four games due to a quadriceps injury. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and while he's been given the questionable tag for Sunday's game, he's trending towards playing after logging full practices this week.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another full practice Thursday Reichard (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Reichard was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday after missing the Vikings' last four games due to a right quadriceps strain. He's opened the week with consecutive full practices, and it appears he is on track to be activated off IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. In the eight games prior to his injury, Reichard went 14-for-16 on field-goal attempts and converted on all 23 of his extra-point tries.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Reichard (quadricep) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Reichard returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since being placed on injured reserve with a quadricep issue before Minnesota's Week 10 win over the Jaguars. He's missed the Vikings' last four games, but Wednesday's full session suggests he could be available as soon as the Week 14 matchup against the Falcons, if he's activated to the active roster in time. However, if Reichard remains out Sunday, John Parker Romo will likely continue to serve as Minnesota's kicker.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings designate K Will Reichard to return from IR Minnesota Vikings rookie kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola were designated to return from injured reserve on Tuesday. The...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Matt Daniels on Will Reichard and Andrew DePaolo Returning Soon, Keys To Causing Fumbles and More Minnesota Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center in advance of the Vikings Week...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Making return to practice The Vikings designated Reichard (quadricep) to return to practice Tuesday.

Impact The transaction opens up a 21-day window during which the Vikings can evaluate Reichard before he would need to be activated from injured reserve or shut down for the remainder of the season. Reichard has missed the minimum four games while on IR, so if the Vikings are comfortable with where he stands in his recovery from a right quad strain after checking him out in practice this week, 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Goessling's prediction: Will the Vikings keep the pressure on the struggling Jaguars? The Vikings are hitting the road with a new kicker and long snapper, but Jacksonville may be without their starting quarterback and its defe...

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Jayden Daniels, Rams' NFL-best class highlight midseason All-Rookie Team

Presenting FOX Sports' midseason All-Rookie Team, featuring a breakout QB, a historic TE, a punter who was cut and a strong L.A. contingent.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Vikings sign kicker John Parker Romo as Will Reichard heads to IR The Minnesota Vikings ended their two-game losing streak on Sunday Night Football last week against the Indianapolis Colts, but the win didn...

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Minnesota Vikings place 'absolute rock star' Will Reichard on injured reserve The rookie kicker from Alabama has a leg injury.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • AL.COM

Vikings make specialist switches as kicker Reichard, long snapper DePaola land on injured reserve

The Minnesota Vikings have placed rookie kicker Will Reichard and All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola on injured reserve to force a midseason switch at two vital positions for at l...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS