Blair Walsh’s time in Minnesota might be nearing an end. According to NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo, the Vikings are bringing in kickers for workouts this week – and specifically, head coach Mike Zimmer told KFAN that it’ll happen on Tuesday.
Been a rough 2016 for Walsh, beginning with missed FG to lose to SEA in the playoffs. Said he's still confident but team looking at options.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 7, 2016
Mike Zimmer tells @DanBarreiroKFAN the #Vikings will work out some kickers tomorrow.
Dan: "Can you tell me who?"
Zimmer: "No."— Justin Gaard (@Gaardsy) November 7, 2016
Walsh has been a under a microscope since missing a 27-yard field goal that would have kept the Vikings’ 2015 playoff season alive, and this season he’s missed four field goals and and NFL-high three extra points – including one in Sunday’s overtime loss to Detroit.
During his Monday press conference, head coach Mike Zimmer was asked if Walsh can still be a successful kicker.
“I think Blair can be a successful kicker, yes,” Zimmer said.
RT TO RUIN A VIKINGS FANS DAY! pic.twitter.com/rmbpv1YuzC
— Detroit Moments (@DetroitMoments) November 7, 2016
If the Vikings cut Walsh they’ll still owe him the rest of his 2016 money and face a $1.6 million salary cap hit next season, according to The Daily Norseman.
Cut Blair Walsh now. Cut him. I'm sure he's a great guy. This is enough. CUT HIM. We've been polite for to long. @Vikings
— Nick Swardson (@NickSwardson) November 7, 2016
