The Saints parted ways with Burnip while retaining another undrafted rookie punter from the SEC, Kai Kroeger of South Carolina.<\/p>\n
During New Orleans\u2019 three preseason games, Burnip punted five times for 37.6-yard average with only one attempted return, which was muffed by the Los Angeles Chargers and recovered by the Saints. He had no touchbacks and three punts inside the opponent\u2019s 20-yard line.<\/p>\n
Kroeger punted six times for a 49.7-yard average and a 46.0-yard net with 22 yards on two returns. Kroeger also had a muffed punt, which the opponent recovered. He had no touchbacks and two punts inside the opponent\u2019s 20-yard line.<\/p>\n
Burnip held for two field goals and three extra points and Kroeger held for five field goals and one extra point as New Orleans kickers did not miss an attempt during the preseason.<\/p>\n
During Minnesota\u2019s three preseason games, Chapman punted three times for a 52.3-yard average with a 49.3-yard net. One of Chapman\u2019s punts was returned for 9 yards. Another was fumbled, but the opponent recovered the loose football. Chapman had no touchbacks and none inside the opponent\u2019s 20-yard line.<\/p>\n
The Vikings\u2019 punter for the past three seasons, Ryan Wright punted six times for a 47.3-yard average in the preseason. He had a 39.2-yard net as opponents returned three punts for 49 yards. Wright had no touchbacks and three punts inside the opponent\u2019s 20-yard line.<\/p>\n
Will Reichard<\/a> made 2-of-2 extra points and 3-of-4 field goals with Chapman holding and his only extra point and 5-of-6 field goals with Wright holding. The miss with Chapman holding came from 55 yards, and the miss with Wright holding came from 63 yards.<\/p>\n At Alabama, Burnip averaged 43.9 yards on 203 punts. On the Crimson Tide\u2019s career lists, Burnip ranks third in punts, third in punting yards and second in punting average.<\/p>\n At Auburn, Chapman averaged 43.5 yards on 243 punts. On the Tigers\u2019 career lists, Chapman ranks first in punts, first in punting yards and fourth in punting average.<\/p>\n FOR MORE OF AL.COM\u2019S COVERAGE OF THE NFL, GO TO OUR NFL PAGE<\/a><\/p>\n Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X at @AMarkG1<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Minnesota](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Q2FDIERB55GQDEXSO5CYN3PSWM.jpg\")
Minnesota Vikings punter Oscar Chapman warms up for an NFL preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo\/Stew Milne)<\/p>\n