Vikings add P Johnny Hekker, RB Jaret Patterson to practice squad
With punter Brett Thorson out for a while due to a hamstring injury, the Vikings added veteran punter Johnny Hekker and running back Jaret Patterson to their practice squad.
Brett Thorson
P · Minnesota Vikings · #19
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- Out · Hamstring
- Did Not Participate In Practice in practice
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- Georgia
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- Wk 8@ DETL 15-190.0 pts
- Wk 7vs INDW 16-100.0 pts
- Wk 5@ NOW 23-130.0 pts
- Wk 2@ CHIW 9-30.0 pts
- Wk 1vs GBW 39-220.0 pts
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Vikings Sign Ex-Chargers Running Back to Practice Squad
The Vikings signed veteran free agent Jaret Patterson, formerly of the Chargers, to their practice squad after Brett Thorson's hamstring injury created a need at running back.
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Vikings bring back four-time Pro Bowler after Brett Thorson injury
The Vikings re-signed veteran punter Johnny Hekker after Brett Thorson injured his hamstring, giving the four-time Pro Bowler his 15th NFL season while Thorson recovers, per Mike Garafolo.
Vikings Work Out Former All-Pro Punter Among 3 Players
The Vikings worked out three punters Tuesday, including former All-Pro Johnny Hekker, as starter Brett Thorson deals with a hamstring injury in his kicking leg with uncertain status for Sunday.