Brett Thorson Set to Miss Time With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Vikings punter Brett Thorson is set to miss some time with a hamstring injury. To address his absence, the team has added veteran punter Johnny Hekker to the practice squad. Thorson's recovery timeline will dictate when he returns to active duties for the Vikings, who also made additional roster adjustments by signing running back Jaret Patterson while releasing receiver Trayvon Rudolph and cornerback Bryce Phillips from the practice squad.