Sources: Vikings signing PK John Parker Romo, LS Jake McQuaide

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EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings are replacing two-thirds of their specialists Tuesday, sources confirmed, agreeing to terms with placekicker John Parker Romo and long snapper Jake McQuaide as injury replacements.

Romo is expected to step in for rookie Will Reichard, who suffered a right quadriceps injury last week. McQuaid replaces Andrew DePaola, who is scheduled to have surgery to repair a right hand injury and will go on short-term injured reserve.

Romo has spent time with three NFL teams, including the Vikings during training camp this summer, but has never kicked in a regular-season game. He spent 2023 with the XFL's San Antonio Brahmas, where he converted 17 of…