US EditionVikings agree to terms with veteran punter Johnny Hekker, a 4-time All-Pro
Johnny Hekker, an NFL leader in punts and yards with six All-Pro selections, joins the Vikings to strengthen special teams and replace Ryan Wright.
- On Tuesday, the Minnesota Vikings signed four-time All-Pro punter Johnny Hekker to a one-year deal, with the 36-year-old veteran beginning his 15th NFL season after spending last year with the Tennessee Titans.
- Hekker replaces punter Ryan Wright, who joined the New Orleans Saints, and previously played for Vikings head coach Kevin and special teams coordinator Matt Daniels during his Los Angeles Rams tenure.
- As the NFL's active leader with 1,041 total punts, Hekker joins a special teams unit featuring long snapper Andrew DePaola and placekicker Will Reichard, both All-Pro honorees in recent seasons.
- Separately, the Vikings submitted a $3.52 million offer sheet to restricted free agent Ryan Van Demark on Tuesday, though the Buffalo Bills retain the right of first refusal to match.
- Reporter Alec Lewis mentioned "mutual interest" between Minnesota and Carson Wentz, noting that adding another signal-caller with starting experience aligns with the team's roster construction strategy.
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