Vikings Sign Romo and McQuaide as Injury Replacements

The Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent kicker John Parker Romo to replace rookie Will Reichard, who suffered a quad injury and has been placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games. Romo, who previously spent time with the Vikings during offseason training camp, has not yet kicked in a regular-season NFL game but had a successful stint with the XFL's San Antonio Brahmas, converting 17 of 19 field goals in 2023. Reichard had started the season strong but missed two field goals in the recent game against the Indianapolis Colts, which prompted further evaluation of his injury. In addition to Romo, the Vikings are signing veteran long snapper Jake McQuaide to replace Andrew DePaola, who is also going on injured reserve due to a hand injury requiring surgery. Coach Kevin O'Connell expressed hope that these changes will provide stability to the team's special teams unit during this transitional period. Romo is set to make his NFL debut in the upcoming game against Jacksonville.