The Vikings’ kicking competition is over. The club has released Kai Forbath, according to a team announcement. The Vikings will now turn to rookie Daniel Carlson as their kicker. 
The Vikings traded up into the fifth round to draft Carlson in the spring, an indicator that a kicking change was in the cards. After months of impressive performances, the Vikings feel that the youngster is ready for the job.
Last year, Forbath converted 32 of his 38 field goal attempts and he nailed 34 of his 39 extra point tries. He was re-signed in March, but it was a low-cost deal with little or no guaranteed money, so the release won’t have any real effect on the Vikings’ cap.
Carlson, an Auburn product, converted 92 of 114 field goal tries (80.7%) over the course of his four-year collegiate career. He also nailed all 198 of his extra point tries.
YES!!!!!!
War Eagle!
Forbath to the Chargers?
Employment prospects for kickers last until they become about 50 and with 2 new leagues on the horizon, Forbath will not be forced to become a used car salesman in the foreseeable future.
While I expected this I’m very excited that it happened. That being said please Vikings brethren give him time and be patient with the kid, he’s going to have his ups and downs but we can’t let ourselves get Blair Walsh flashbacks if he misses some kicks. (yes I know Blair was electric at first but I’m just saying we need to remain calm regardless of the immediate results)
I know I’m going to like the kid a lot more if those “downs” occur when he faces the Bears.
Same, since missing a field goal when you’re blowing out the lowly Bears doesn’t hurt that much.
Boom!