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The Vikings selected Reichard in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 203rd overall.

Reichard is the NCAA's all-time leading points scorer (547). At Alabama, Reichard converted 274 of 275 extra points and had an 86 percent field goal success rate. Placekicking duties should be his in Minnesota.

The Steelers signed Wright on Wednesday.

Wright, who has had previous stints with the Steelers since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019, has also spent time with the Falcons, Panthers, Lions, Patriots and 49ers. Now that the well-traveled 28-year-old kicker is back with Pittsburgh, he'll provide the team with depth behind top option Chris Boswell.

Dicker re-signed with the Chargers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Dicker ultimately signed his exclusive rights tender from Los Angeles, which was originally placed on him March 8. The Texas product connected on 31 of his 33 FGAs last season, which was good for a 94 percent conversion rate, while not missing a single PAT. He may ultimately face competition in camp, but Dicker should have the inside track on the team's kicking job in 2024.

The Packers signed Joseph to a contract Tuesday, his agent Brett Tessler reports.

Joseph gives Green Bay an experienced veteran option to compete with Anders Carlson, a 2023 sixth-round pick who converted 27 of 33 field-goal attempts (82 percent) and 34 of 39 extra-point attempts as a rookie. Joseph converted 24 of 30 field-goal tries (80 percent) and 36 of 38 extra-point attempts over 17 games with the Vikings last season.

The Browns signed York on Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

York spent last season on the practice squads of the Titans and Giants after the Browns cut him following training camp last summer. A 2022 fourth-round pick by Cleveland, York made just 24 of 32 field-goal attempts (75 percent) as a rookie before losing his job after one season. York joins Dustin Hopkins and Lucas Havrisik at kicker for Cleveland.

Slye is signing a one-year contract with the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Jags and Commanders now have swapped kickers, after Brandon McManus signed with Washington last week. The difference is that McManus figures to essentially be handed a starting job, whereas Slye is less proven and may have to compete with reserve/future signee Riley Patterson. Slye's career field-goal percentage (82.3) and PAT percentage (88.5) both are subpar by modern standards, though he does have a strong leg and has made 20 of 32 tries from 50-plus yards in his career.

Folk agreed Wednesday with the Titans on a one-year, $3.76 million contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Folk enjoyed an excellent campaign with Tennessee last season, converting 29 of 30 field-goal attempts and 28 of 30 extra-point tries. The veteran is entering his age-39 season but remains one of the NFL's most reliable placekickers, so bringing him back on a one-year deal is a sensible move for the Titans. Folk's contract reportedly maxes out at $4.13 million with incentives.

Romo signed a contract with the Vikings on Wednesday.

Romo excelled in the XFL in 2023, making 17 of 19 field-goal attempts, including nine of 10 from beyond 40 yards. He has yet to play in a regular-season NFL game, but Romo currently occupies the top spot on Minnesota's organizational depth chart, as 2023 Vikings kicker Greg Joseph is a free agent.

Elliott and the Eagles agreed Wednesday on a four-year, $24 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Elliott's annual average salary of $6 million ties him with Justin Tucker as the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, per Schefter. The 29-year-old turned in a career-best season in 2023, converting 30 of 32 field-goal attempts while missing just of 46 extra-point attempts. His 32 field-goal attempts ranked just 16th in the league, however, due in no small part to the Eagles' 59.7 percent touchdown rate in the red zone (ninth in the NFL).

McManus agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.6 million contract with Washington on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

McManus' deal presumably indicates Joey Slye will not be brought back by Washington. The 32-year-old McManus spent his first nine seasons in Denver before converting 30 of 37 field goals and all 35 extra points for the Jaguars in 2023. It remains to be seen if the Commanders will bring in any competition for the veteran kicker.