The Minnesota Vikings have signed punter Johnny Hekker to a one-year contract following the departure of Ryan Wright to New Orleans. Hekker, once considered the NFL’s best punter, boasts six All-Pro selections and four Pro Bowls from his ten seasons with the Rams, where he set the record for highest net punting average in a season. After stints with the Panthers and Titans, he recorded a 40.3 yard net average in 2025. The Vikings may still seek competition for Hekker during training camp.
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