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Vikings Pick Rookie Punter Thorson | Minnesota Vikings News

Minnesota Vikings News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

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The Minnesota Vikings are betting big on the future, cutting ties with veteran punter Johnny Hekker and handing the reins to rookie Aussie phenom Brett Thorson — a Ray Guy Award winner from Georgia who’s poised to make his NFL debut. After a fierce offseason battle, coach Kevin O’Connell praised Thorson’s potential and Hekker’s leadership in mentoring him. With Thorson stepping into the spotlight, all eyes will be on him as the Vikings kick off their season against Green Bay on September 13.

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