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The Minnesota Vikings have been shedding salaries so far this offseason but retained a key player from last year. The Vikings showed their commitment to special teams stability by re-signing long snapper Andrew DePaola.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 10

They Lost Their Punter, But Vikings Are Keeping All-Pro Long Snapper

Andrew DePaola is returning to the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year contract worth $1.725 million, according to Adam Schefter. DePaola's return to Minnesota couldn't be bigger after punter and holder Ryan Wright bolted for a four-year, $14 million deal with the New Orleans Saints.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 10

Vikings have two special teams All-Pros for first time in franchise history

Vikings kicker Will Reichard was officially named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press (AP) on Saturday. Longsnapper Andrew DePaola was recognized on the second team, giving Minnesota two special teams All-Pros in the same season for the first time in franchise history.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 15

Vikings likely headed for lowest Pro Bowl total since 2020

Fan voting for the Pro Bowl ends Monday evening and just one Vikings player is a top-three vote-getter at their respective position: Andrew DePaola, who is the No.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / December 7, 2024

Vikings activate Reichard, DePaola from IR, waive Romo

The Minnesota Vikings have their starting specialists back. On Saturday, the team officially activated kicker Will Reichard and long-snapper Andrew DePaola from injured reserve.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 3, 2024

Vikings make roster moves with return of All Pro in mind, show support for struggling star

Injuries have been a challenge this season for the Minnesota Vikings. One of the things that was an issue for them this season was when their long snapper Andrew DePaola and kicker Will Reichard went on injured reserve.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / December 3, 2024

Vikings designate K Will Reichard, LS Andrew DePaola to return from IR

The Minnesota Vikings will be getting some key players back to its special teams soon, as they've designated kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola to return from injured reserve.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / December 2, 2024

Vikings to open practice windows for K Will Reichard, LS Andrew DePaola

The Vikings are hoping to get their main special teamers back this week. According to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, head coach Kevin O’Connell told the media that both kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola will have their 21-day practice windows opened this week.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 2, 2024

Vikings are continuing to get healthier, activate practice window for promising rookie and former All Pro

During his weekly press conference on Monday, head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media and informed them the Minnesota Vikings will be opening up the practice window for both kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 16, 2024

Minnesota Vikings are changing their tune with their gameday roster decisions

The Minnesota Vikings have elevated just one player for the second-consecutive week in lost snapper Jake McQuaide. This is the second elevation for McQuaide this season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / November 5, 2024

Minnesota Vikings Sign New Veteran Long Snapper, Place Andrew DePaola on IR

It’s been quite the day of turnover in the Minnesota Vikings special teams room on Tuesday. After Will Reichard uncharacteristically missed two field goals on Sunday night vs the Indianapolis Colts, due to a quad injury, the Vikings put him on injured reserve, replacing him with familiar kicker John Parker Romo.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 4, 2024

Vikings Pro Bowl long snapper to undergo hand surgery

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 4, 2024

Vikings may need new kicker and long snapper with Reichard, DePaola injured

The Vikings may need to add a new kicker and a new long-snapper this week. Coming out of Sunday night's win over the Colts, both Will Reichard and Andrew DePaola are dealing with injuries, head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed on Monday.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 17, 2024

The Vikings’ Special Teams Battle Contains 1 Certainty, 1 Near Certainty, and 1 Mystery

Over the past little bit, I’ve been unveiling a position-by-position roster projection for the Vikings. Finishing things off is the Vikings’ special teams.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 5, 2024

Vikings Pro Bowl weekend recap: Hunter, Ham, DePaola in Orlando

Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter, fullback C.J. Ham, and long snapper Andrew DePaola represented the franchise at this weekend's Pro Bowl games in Orlando, FL.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / January 13, 2024

Vikings Barely Considered in Latest Round of Accolades

Just a year ago, Minnesota sent a large group to the Pro Bowl games. Seven players, to be exact. This year, only pass-rusher Danielle Hunter and long-snapper Andrew DePaola were nominated for the honors, although some guys could join them via replacements for injured players and those who participate in the Super Bowl.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / January 12, 2024

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