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Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth reacts as he leave the game with an injury during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Rams put LT Whitworth, S Rapp, K Forbath on injured reserve

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Vikings re-sign kicker Kai Forbath after strong 2017 finish

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings kicker Kai Forbath (2) kicks a field goal from the hold of punter Ryan Quigley (4) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. Minnesota kicker Kai Forbath was cut by New Orleans right before the 2016 season because Saints head coach Sean Payton had &quot;a gut feeling&quot; they'd be better off with rookie Will Lutz. Now Forbath has the job with Vikings, who host the Saints in a divisional round playoff game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Vikings put faith in Forbath’s leg, as Lutz satisfies Saints

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings kicker Kai Forbath (2) kicks a 52-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Minneapolis. NFL kickers are thriving as much as ever. Ten of them are making 90 percent or more of their field goals, with 50-plus-yarders becoming more and more routine. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

NFL HALFWAY: Strong as ever, kickers remain a key to success

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Vikings’ Forbath named NFC special teams player of week

Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) dives to the end zone ahead of Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Patrick Onwuasor (48) during a 29-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Forbath having a field (goal) day for Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 27, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings kicker Marshall Koehn (1) and Vikings kicker Kai Forbath (2) watch practice during NFL football training camp,in Mankato, Minn. After the Vikings made a midseason switch from Blair Walsh last year, Kai Forbath came in and made all of his field goal tries. But he has not been given the job for 2017 yet. Marshall Koehn is trying to take it. Person at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Vikings kicker competition: Will winner be Forbath or Koehn?

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Washington Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) kicks an extra point as Tress Way holds during the second half an NFL football game against the New York Giants Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Kai Forbath, Dustin Hopkins kicking against former teams on Sunday

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath, right, with Tress Way holding, kicks an extra point against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game Sept. 21, 2014 in Philadelphia. (Associated Press)

Redskins cut kicker Kai Forbath, sign free agent Dustin Hopkins

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath (2) and defensive back Akeem Davis (47) leave the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 27-24. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Training camp struggles of no concern to typically reliable kicker Kai Forbath

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath (2) walks off the field after missing his second field goal as the Washington Redskins play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL football at FedExField, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Kai Forbath signs Redskins’ free agent tender, will return for fourth season

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath (2) and defensive back Akeem Davis (47) leave the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 27-24. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Redskins notes: Kai Forbath converts go-ahead field goal in win over Eagles

By Tom Schad and Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath (2) watches his kick go through the uprights for an extra point during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Washington won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Kai Forbath named NFC special teams player of week after game-winning kick

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' Colt McCoy (16) and Roy Helu (29) celebrate after McCoy scored a touchdown on a run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Cowboys' George Selvie (99) watches from the rear. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Colt McCoy, Washington Redskins stun Dallas Cowboys in OT

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins long snapper Nick Sundberg prepares to snap the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nick Sundberg loves anonymous life of an NFL long snapper

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins fans react after Tennessee Titans wide receiver Derek Hagan (80) celebrates a 38 yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Tennessee Titans at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, October 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

LOVERRO: Redskins’ future murky as ever after unsightly win over Titans

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins cornerback David Amerson (39) hugs Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath (2) after he kicks a last second field goal to win the game as the Washington Redskins defeat the Tennessee Titans 19-17 at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, October 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins notes: Kai Forbath relishes game-winning role for Redskins

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (16), who took over as quarterback after halftime, celebrates and runs down the field after throwing a short pass to Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) who runs for a 70 yard touchdown on the second offensive play of the 3rd quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Tennessee Titans at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, October 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins escape Tennessee Titans after Colt McCoy replaces Kirk Cousins

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) can't get to a pass in the red zone in the third quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Seattle Seahawks in Monday Night Football at FedExField, Landover, Md., Monday, October 6, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins’ field position woes spell doom on both sides of ball

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles' Jeremy Maclin reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philadelphia Eagles beat Washington Redskins in wild game

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times