Vikings Sign John Parker Romo and Jake McQuaide Amid Injuries
Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola on injured reserve, prompting midseason changes.
- Rookie kicker Will Reichard is sidelined with a quadriceps strain after missing two field goals in a game against the Colts.
- John Parker Romo, a 27-year-old journeyman, is signed to replace Reichard and is poised to make his NFL debut.
- Long snapper Andrew DePaola, an All-Pro, requires surgery for a hand injury and will also be on injured reserve.
- Jake McQuaide, a veteran with 14 NFL seasons, is brought in as DePaola's replacement.
- Both Reichard and DePaola are eligible to return for the Vikings' game against Atlanta on December 8.