VIKINGS DON’T WAIT TO GET RID OF KICKER

NFL Briefs

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. ter built for the Super Bowl, the Vikings were in no position to practice patience with a struggling kicker.

Rather than hoping Daniel Carlson could refocus after missing all three of his fieldgoal attempts in Sunday’s tie game at Green Bay, the Vikings waived the rookie on Monday and punted on the fifthround draft pick they used on him five months ago.

Two of Carlson’s misses came in overtime on Sunday, forcing the Vikings to settle for a 2929 draw with the rival Packers.

The Vikings didn’t immediately add a replacement for Carlson, but Zim mer confirmed that free agent Dan Bailey was making his way to Minnesota for a physical exam. That made it all but certain the Vikings will sign Bailey, the secondmost accurate field goal kicker in NFL history. The 30yearold was released by the Cowboys right before the regular season began.

Browns to release Gonzalez.

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» Zane Gonzalez is getting kicked to the curb.

The Browns plan to release their wayward kicker after his four misses Sunday cost Cleveland its first win since 2016 with a 2118 loss to the Saints.

The Browns tried out several kickers and intend to sign free agent Greg Joseph to replace Gonzalez, a source said.

Eagles’ Wentz will start.

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Wentz was cleared to return and is slated to start for the Eagles against Indianapolis in Week 3.

Wentz tore his left ACL and LCL on Dec. 10, 2017, in a game against the Rams and had surgery three days later. Backup quarterback Nick Foles led the Eagles to their first NFL title since 1960 and was Super Bowl MVP in the 4133 victory over New England.

Foles embraced his role from the start and wanted to return to the Eagles this season instead of seeking a starting opportunity elsewhere.

Rams’ Neary arrested.

Aaron Neary, a center on the Rams’ practice squad, arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and damaging property. — The Associated Press