Johnny Hekker Signed Amid Brett Thorson Injury

Minnesota confirmed the signing of veteran punter Johnny Hekker after rookie Brett Thorson suffered a hamstring injury and awaited MRI results. Hekker is the likely Week 3 punter if Thorson cannot play; related roster moves included the releases of Bryce Phillips and Trayvon Rudolph and Taki Taimani's waiver from injured reserve.