Rumors were swirling that the Minnesota Vikings were interested in picking up a free agent with the last name of King this offseason, but fans had to be a little surprised when news of the transaction came through.
Many fans were hoping that punter Marquette King would be joining the Vikings for the 2018 NFL season. Instead, the former Oakland Raiders special teams player reportedly agreed to a 3-year deal with the Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, Minnesota signed wide receiver Tavarres King.
The official website of the Minnesota Vikings announced the transaction on Thursday, April 5, 2018 without revealing the duration, salary, or other details.