After three seasons, the Vikings released veteran kicker Dan Bailey on Tuesday.
The team and Bailey's representatives attempted a renegotiated contract, but were unable to agree on terms, according to agent Jordan Woy. Bailey missed 10 of his last 26 kicks for the Vikings amid a career-worst slump and back injury last season. The 33-year-old former Pro Bowl kicker was headed for a competition if he stayed in Minnesota.
Cutting Bailey, who a year ago signed a three-year, $10 million extension, provides some needed salary cap relief. The Vikings will save $1.7 million of Bailey's scheduled $3.