Vikings sign ex-Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey (Wikipedia Commons. Author: Keith Allison)
The Minnesota Vikings signed Dan Bailey on Monday. Two weeks into the season, they dropped rookie Daniel Carlson.
Carlson missed three field goals in Sunday’s game against division rivals Green Bay Packers. Two would’ve won the game.
After beating out Kai Forbath in training camp, Carlson couldn’t keep his roster spot. Mike Zimmer was asked about this decision Sunday afternoon.
SLIDESHOW: 30 Best Sports Instagrams!
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!
A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.
This wasn’t the first time that Zimmer expressed concerns over Carlson. Back in August, the coach said he was going to go for two-point conversions, rather than trust the rookie with 15-yard kicks.
30 SPORTS FIGURES WHO DIED IN 2018 – TRIBUTE SLIDESHOW
Now, Minnesota brings in the second-most-accurate kicker in NFL history. In a cap-saving move, the Dallas Cowboys cut Bailey. He had spent all seven years of his career with them. He’d reject multiple offers before landing with the Vikings.
Assuming Bailey is healed from the groin injury he suffered last season, the Vikings have only improved. He kicked a career-low 75% and missed four games, but Carlson kicked just 25% in his two games. After reaching the NFC Championship game and making Kirk Cousins the highest paid player in football history, the Vikings look ready to repeat last season’s success.
North Carolina's coaching search has come to an end, with the hiring of former Denver…
It was almost a year ago when guard Elliot Cadeau entered the transfer portal after…
Cowboys Wire beat reporter K.D. Drummond believes the Dallas Cowboys are trying to trade for…
2025 was a successful year in Seattle as the Mariners won the AL West and…
The Chicago Sky has traded former WNBA All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. The…
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, 19, became the first teenager to score over 50 points…