Will Reichard's Agent Claims NFL Admitted London Kick Hit Wire, Then Recanted

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard's Week 5 field goal attempt in London, which appeared to strike a Skycam cable, continues to be a point of contention. While the NFL officially stated the ball did not hit a wire, labeling it an "optical illusion" and presenting video to owners, Reichard's agent, Jim Ivler, claims a league official initially admitted the ball hit the wire and agreed to remove the miss from Reichard's statistics. Reichard himself stated the league "admitted to it hitting" before reversing course on the statistical change. The NFL declined to comment on these claims, maintaining its official position that the ball did not make contact, drawing criticism for its lack of transparency.