Reichard nailed eight extra points and was 7-for-8 on field-goal tries – his first preseason attempt was blocked in the win against the Raiders. He put an exclamation point on a fabulous preseason at Philadelphia, drilling four field goals, including one from 57 yards (eclipsing his career long at Alabama).
Gant, undrafted out of Toledo, was waived Tuesday but returned to the Vikings practice squad. Gant cashed in on a massive three-game workload – his 139 snaps was second among rookie linebackers – making 16 tackles (nine for stops; tied for tops among rookie defenders) for an 89.0 run-defense grade.
Buffalo RB Frank Gore, Jr., and Wiggins were tabbed as offensive and defensive rookies of the preseason.
Kurt Warner talks Vikings with Gabe Henderson
Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner joined Vikings on-air talent Gabe Henderson on Monday to chat all things Vikings – the emotions of roster-cutdown day, Sam Darnold playing in prove-it mode and more.
Warner can speak credibly to Darnold’s opportunity in 2024 because he experienced it.
One year before leading St. Louis to Super Bowl XXXIV, the unheralded Warner was buried on the Rams depth chart. He stepped in as starter after Trent Green tore his ACL in the 1999 preseason and formed The Greatest Show on Turf with running back Marshall Faulk and receivers Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce.
Darnold had greater initial fanfare when he signed with the Vikings because of his prestige as the No. 3 overall draft pick in 2018, but like Warner, begins a brand-new chapter after serving in 2023 as a backup.
There are parallels between supporting offensive casts, as well.
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