The Vikings have released punter Britton Colquitt, per the league’s transactional wire. It’s a surprising cut, especially since Colquitt was the sole punter on the Vikings’ roster.
Colquitt re-upped with the Vikes on a three-year, $9MM deal last year with $5MM guaranteed. The 36-year-old has suited up for every Vikings game over the last two years, averaging 45.1 yards per attempt. There’s no word yet on who might replace Colquitt. It’s also possible that he’ll be brought back on a cheaper/shorter contract.
All in all, Colquitt has eleven seasons under his belt between the Broncos, Browns, and Vikings. Given his body of work, he’ll likely find a deal from some team in the coming weeks.
JK Scott’s revenge tour starts now… skol Vikes!
Since the Vikings don’t have a Long Snapper either, this just points to the confidence that has been established in the preseason based on the plays called by the OC and the way that Kirk Cousins has executed those plays on the field. The Vikings realize that if you get a touchdown EVERY TIME the offense gets the ball and go for the 2 point conversion after EVERY Touchdown, both a Long Snapper and a Punter
ARE JUST NOT NEEDED !!!
I know your going for humor as usual but the NFL is certainly looking at ways to phase special teams play out of the sport and that is a tragedy. Watch some CFL games and you’ll immediately see how much excitement punt returns add to the fan experience.
Get a younger punter ASAP
It’s a cap move. Why else do you cut your only punter?