Minnesota Vikings cut kicker Daniel Carlson, expected to sign Dan Bailey

After a disastrous performance in Green Bay, the Minnesota Vikings cut rookie Daniel Carlson and will reportedly sign accurate veteran Dan Bailey.

Less than 24 hours after Daniel Carlson missed three field goals in a 29-29 tie with the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings have released the rookie kicker and have replaced him with former Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The #Vikings are expected to sign K Dan Bailey, source said. He’s back. https://t.co/c5WwyeEil3

The release of Carlson signals a white flag by general manager Rick Spielman after he traded up to grab the kicker out of Auburn in the fifth round. Although Carlson had his moment during…