It appears that the Vikings are making contingency plans in the event that rookie kicker Will Reichard isn’t ready to go.

A source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Tuesday afternoon that the Vikings are signing veteran kicker John Parker Romo. There is familiarity in place as Romo signed with the Vikings during organized team activities before being waived during training camp.

The decision to reunite with Romo comes in response to Reichard suffering a quad injury during the game between the Vikings and Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.

After nailing an extra point attempt shortly after halftime, Reichard told special teams coordinator Matt Daniels that he felt something tighten up. Though he had to deal with some pain the rest of the way, Reichard was able to finish the game.

“That dude is tough as all get out,” Daniels said. “He managed to grind it out.”

It’s hard to effectively sum up how good Reichard has been since the Vikings selected him in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He is 14 of 16 on field goal attempts — both misses came during the game between the Vikings and Colts —  and 23 of 23 on extra point attempts.

As for Romo, he has yet to attempt a kick in the NFL despite spending time with the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Vikings. The most success he’s had in his professional career so far came while playing for the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.

Additionally, the Vikings are reportedly signing long snapper Jake McQuaide as his replacement for long snapper Andrew DePaola, who suffered a hand injury and will be placed on injured reserve in the short term.

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