Those were encouraging plays for the 2022 sixth-round pick who flashed during limited opportunities as a rookie (nine receptions for 179 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets) but was hindered by injuries in 2023 and had just three receptions for 29 yards on six targets.
3. Kicking competition on display
The Vikings entered training camp with competitions at kicker between sixth-round pick Will Reichard and offseason addition John Parker Romo and at punter between returnee Ryan Wright and addition Seth Vernon.
Minnesota included a field goal kicking period to end Saturday’s practice.
Reichard went first with Wright serving as the holder. He was good on all five kicks he attempted, aiming true from the 33-yard distance of an extra point before also splitting the uprights from 40, 43, 45 and 48 yards.
Romo went 3-for-4 on his kicks with Vernon holding, making one from the extra point distance, from 40 and from 48. He missed wide left from 43.
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