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The Vikings Have a Few In-House Options for Their Week 1 Kick Returner

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Vikings placed RB Kene Nwangwu on IR.

Minnesota has relied on Nwangwu’s prowess as a kick returner to lead the way at the spot over the past two seasons, but now, they have to patch that position up for the first four weeks of the season.

Luckily, the Vikings have a few in-house options for that responsibility already. Here is a look at a few of the players who could take on the kick returning duties until Nwangwu is eligible to return in Week 5.

WR Brandon Powell

In-House Options
Sep 18, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandon Powell (19) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at SoFi Stadium.