The Vikings are retaining their punter.
Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Minnesota has agreed to a one-year deal with Ryan Wright.
Pelissero notes the contract is worth $1.75 million. Wright can earn up to $2 million with incentives.
Wright was slated to become a restricted free agent.
Having joined the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2022, Wright has averaged 47.6 yards per punt with a 41.6 net average over his 51 career games.
In 2024, Wright averaged 46.5 yards per punt with a 40.5-yard net average. He had 27 of his 56 punts downed inside the 20-yard line.
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