Vikings waive Carlson, reportedly sign Bailey

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to sign free-agent kicker Dan Bailey, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Minnesota also announced it has waived rookie Daniel Carlson, who missed three field goals in Sunday's tie to the Green Bay Packers.

When asked why the team released Carlson, head coach Mike Zimmer replied, "Did you see the game?" per ESPN's Courtney Cronin. Zimmer added it was a "very easy" decision to release the rookie kicker.

Carlson was the Vikings' fifth-round selection in April's draft after a productive career at Auburn. His rookie struggles - beginning during the preseason - were well documented.

Bailey is the second most accurate kicker in NFL history, converting 88.15 percent of his career field-goal attempts. The Cowboys released him Sept. 1.

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