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Saints | Kicking battle continuing in New Orleans Wed Aug 26, 09:53 PM
New Orleans Saints PK Charlie Smyth, PK Tanner Brown and PK Daniel Carlson will all remain in a kicking competition heading into the final week of the preseason, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
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Giants | Dominic Zvada the frontrunner? Wed Aug 26, 09:24 PM
New York Giants PK Dominic Zvada outkicked PK Ben Sauls during practice Wednesday, Aug. 26, and it 'would be surprising' if Zvada didn't win the starting kicking job, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com.
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Jets | Jason Sanders wins the NYJ kicking job Tue Aug 25, 01:57 PM
New York Jets K Jason Sanders has been named the team's kicker for Week 1, according to special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. In a corresponding move, the team waived K Cade York.
| Footballguys view: According to ProFootballTalk.com, that doesn't necessarily mean Sanders will be their kicker in Week 1 -- it's possible that the Jets could acquire another kicker before the start of the regular season -- but it at least leaves Sanders as the last kicker standing for now. Reporters at Jets practice have said that both York and Sanders have been struggling, but Sanders apparently has been better. The 30-year-old Sanders, who missed all of last season with a hip injury, had played his entire career with the Dolphins until they released him in March. |
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Saints | Daniel Carlson headed to NOLA Mon Aug 24, 11:02 AM
Free-agent PK Daniel Carlson (Raiders) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the New Orleans Saints Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth have been vying for the kicker spot in New Orleans. Brown missed a field goal in Saturday's shutout loss to the Rams, and Smyth missed one in the preseason opener. Brown was 2-of-2 on field goals in that game while Smyth made both extra points he attempted. Carlson spent the last eight seasons with the Raiders. He was 224-of-255 on field goals and 238-of-249 on extra points for the AFC West club. |
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Titans | Joey Slye stays perfect Sun Aug 23, 11:49 PM
Tennessee Titans PK Joey Slye made all four of his field goal attempts during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23, and Slye has connected on all eight of his attempts through two preseason contests, including four from 50-plus yards.
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Steelers | Laith Marjan let go by Pittsburgh Sun Aug 23, 09:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Laith Marjan was waived Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Colts | Kicking battle to continue in Indy Sat Aug 22, 08:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Spencer Shrader and PK Blake Grupe will continue their kicking competition, head coach Shane Steichen said Saturday, Aug. 22. 'I think that's ongoing, but both those guys are starting kickers in this league,' Steichen said. 'So it's going to be a big decision for us.'
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Packers | Trey Smack locked in Sat Aug 22, 12:40 AM
Green Bay Packers PK Trey Smack made all four of his field goal attempts during the preseason game against the Denver Broncos Friday, Aug. 21, connecting on two from 50-plus yards, and Smack has made all seven of his field goal attempts during the preseason.
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Dolphins | Zane Gonzalez released with injury settlement Wed Aug 19, 08:33 PM
Miami Dolphins PK Zane Gonzalez (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list with an injury settlement, according to a source on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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Commanders | Jake Moody released on Monday Tue Aug 18, 12:19 AM
Washington Commanders PK Jake Moody was released by Commanders, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 17. PK Drew Stevens has won the kicking job for the Commanders.
| Footballguys view: Moody had struggled with his consistency in training camp and booted a 29-yard attempt off the right upright that fell over the crossbar in Friday's 20-7 preseason win over Miami. Meanwhile, rookie Drew Stevens has been more consistent. Three of his five misses in training camp occurred in one day, and he made a 41-yarder down the middle vs. the Dolphins. Stevens was considered to have the stronger leg. He made eight of 13 field goal attempts from beyond 50 yards in his last two seasons at Iowa. Now he's set to open the season with sole possession of the job. |
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Texans | Chris Freeman signed by HOU Wed Aug 12, 09:47 PM
Undrafted free-agent PK Chris Freeman was signed by the Houston Texans, according to a source on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Dolphins | Zane Gonzalez placed on IR Mon Aug 10, 04:10 PM
Miami Dolphins PK Zane Gonzalez (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 10.
| Footballguys view: Gonzalez has been competing with Riley Patterson, who was excellent for the Dolphins last year, making 93% of his field goals - a franchise record. As Footballguy Sigmund Bloom noted this week, Gonzalez has been the more accurate kicker to date in camp, but there's no reason to believe the Dolphins won't be comfortable rolling with Patterson again this fall. Gonzales, meanwhile, will miss the entire season unless the Dolphins release him. |
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Dolphins | Zane Gonzalez week-to-week Mon Aug 10, 01:30 PM
Miami Dolphins PK Zane Gonzalez (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week because of an injury, according to head coach Jeff Hafley.
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Ravens | Tyler Loop locked in Mon Aug 10, 12:55 AM
Baltimore Ravens PK Tyler Loop made all eight of his field goal attempts during practice Sunday, Aug. 9, including three kicks from 50-plus yards.
| Footballguys view: As Footballguy Sigmund Bloom noted, Loop had a great rookie year after the team drafted him in the sixth round to replace longtime kicker Justin Tucker, but he missed a kick to win the AFC North and send the team to the playoffs against the Steelers. So there was some question about how he would respond in 2026. So far, so good. There are no signs that Loop's confidence has been permanently shaken. |
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Colts | Blake Grupe, Spencer Shrader continue to battle Sun Aug 9, 05:11 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Blake Grupe has made 27 of his 30 field-goal attempts during training camp so far, while PK Spencer Shrader has misfired on 10 of his 30 tries. The two are battling in training camp and the preseason for the starting placekicker job.
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Titans | Two placekickers work out for TEN Sun Aug 9, 10:45 AM
Free-agent PKs Younghoe Koo (Jets), John Hoyland (Ravens) and John Parker Romo (Falcons) worked out for the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Ravens | Tyler Loop adding distance? Fri Aug 7, 01:21 PM
Baltimore Ravens PK Tyler Loop connected on all seven of his field goal attempts during practice Thursday, Aug. 6, including kicks from 53 yards and 61 yards.
| Footballguys view: Loop had a very successful rookie year after the Ravens took him in the sixth round to replace Justin Tucker, but his maiden voyage ended with a miss on an attempt that would have given the team the AFC North title and sent them to the playoffs. Instead, the rival Steelers advanced. It doesn't appear that he has any confidence issues in his second training camp after Loop made a kick at the end of a recent open practice to avert the disaster of the team having to do 50 pushups after practice. Earlier in the offseason, he also made a kick to get the team out of their last round of meetings following the end of mandatory minicamp. |
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Bears | Cairo Santos locked in Thu Aug 6, 08:08 PM
Chicago Bears PK Cairo Santos made all six of his field goal attempts during practice Thursday, Aug. 6, connecting on two attempts from 50-plus yards.
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Saints | Tanner Brown perfect on Sunday Sun Aug 2, 07:09 PM
New Orleans Saints PK Tanner Brown rotated in as kicker on Sunday, Aug. 2, and made all five of his field goal attempts.
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Packers | GB signs pair for training camp Tue Jul 28, 04:15 PM
Free-agent PK Lenny Kreig (Jets) and TE Thomas Yassmin (Chargers) have been signed by the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, July 28. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The Packers also released LB Dante Barnett.
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Packers | Lucas Havrisik waived by Green Bay Tue Jul 28, 02:21 PM
Green Bay Packers K Lucas Havrisik was waived by the team on Tuesday, July 28.
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Patriots | Andres Borregales sharp Sunday Sun Jul 26, 06:50 PM
New England Patriots PK Andres Borregales made all six of his field goal attempts Sunday, July 26.
Link to story Ravens | Competition still possible for Tyler Loop Sat Jul 4, 12:02 AM
Baltimore Ravens PK Tyler Loop could still face competition for the starting kicker job, according to head coach Jesse Minter. 'He'll continue to work over the summer,' Minter said. 'He'll continue to work in training camp. But we play in September, so I think that gives us a lot of time to be able to answer questions as they may come up.'
| Footballguys view: Loop's missed 44-yard kick cost Baltimore the AFC North title in a 26-24 loss at Pittsburgh. The Ravens were eliminated from the playoffs for the first time since 2021, and John Harbaugh was fired as head coach after 18 seasons with the team. Loop's ability to bounce back -- and the Ravens' faith in him to do so -- is among the biggest storylines surrounding the team. This spring, Loop has been the only kicker on the Ravens' roster. We'll see if it stays that way when camp opens. |
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Saints | Tanner Brown terms Fri Jun 19, 10:25 AM
New Orleans Saints PK Tanner Brown received a two-year, $1.97 million deal with $36,000 guaranteed.
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Bears | Chicago cuts two players Tue Jun 16, 06:16 PM
Chicago Bears LB Dominique Hampton and PK Gabriel Plascencia were cut by the Bears, according to a source on Tuesday, June 16.
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Ravens | HC wants Tyler Loop to be pressured Sun Jun 14, 04:47 PM
Baltimore Ravens PK Tyler Loop struggled down the stretch in 2025, but the team and new head coach Jesse Minter aren't dwelling on the past. He noted the team intentionally creates pressure situations during practice to test the kicker. 'We want to create opportunities for him to have these moments in front of people, in front of the team,' Minter said.
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Commanders | Two battling for WAS placekicking job Sun Jun 14, 10:22 AM
Washington Commanders PKs Jake Moody and Drew Stevens are considered to be on an 'even playing field' and will both get opportunities to win the team's placekicking job, according to special teams coordinator Larry Izzo, who added that performance on kickoffs will factor into the club's final decision.
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Giants | Dominic Zvada appears in the lead Wed Jun 10, 11:18 AM
New York Giants undrafted rookie PK Dominic Zvada has made all 13 of his field-goal attempts this spring, and PK Ben Sauls is 7-for-14.
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Buccaneers | TB signs B.T. Potter Mon Jun 8, 09:14 PM
Free-agent K B.T. Potter has reportedly signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source on Monday, June 8. The Buccaneers have also waived P Aidan Laros.
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Cardinals | Arizona parts ways with Joshua Karty Sat Jun 6, 08:37 PM
Arizona Cardinals PK Joshua Karty was released.
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Jets | NYJ making change at kicker Wed Jun 3, 03:21 PM
Free-agent PK Jason Sanders (Giants) agreed to terms with the New York Jets Wednesday, June 3, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team is also releasing PK Younghoe Koo.
| Footballguys view: The Giants released Sanders, a former All-Pro, to clear a roster spot for Juju Smith-Schuster earlier this week. Sanders, formerly of the Miami Dolphins, was by far the most experienced kicker under contract with the Giants. The 30-year-old Sanders has made 84.6% of his NFL field goal attempts. That includes 90.2% in the 2024 season, when he was 12-for-14 from 50-plus yards. |
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Giants | Jason Sanders let go Tue Jun 2, 11:39 AM
New York Giants PK Jason Sanders was released Tuesday, June 2.
| Footballguys view: The former All-Pro kicker was released to clear a roster spot for Juju Smith-Schuster. Sanders, formerly of the Miami Dolphins, was by far the most experienced kicker under contract with the Giants. The 30-year-old Sanders has made 84.6% of his NFL field goal attempts. That includes 90.2% in the 2024 season, when he was 12-for-14 from 50-plus yards. Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada are the remaining kickers on the roster. |
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Jets | NYJ jettison two players on Monday Mon Jun 1, 09:35 PM
New York Jets PK Lenny Kreig was waived and LB Kobe King was waived with a waived-injured designation, according to a source on Monday, June 1.
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Dolphins | Zane Gonzalez, Riley Patterson vying for PK job Mon Jun 1, 12:04 AM
Miami Dolphins PKs Zane Gonzalez and Riley Patterson are vying for the starting placekicker job.
| Footballguys view: Patterson hit 93.1 percent (27-of-29) of his field-goal attempts, a new single-season franchise record. He was re-signed to the NFL minimum, and the team brought in the journeyman Gonzalez to compete. It's a battle we'll monitor through training camp. |
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Jets | Cade York dealing with injury Thu May 28, 04:06 PM
New York Jets PK Cade York (groin) is not participating in the voluntary workouts this week because of a groin injury.
Link to story Jets | NYJ adding Younghoe Koo Wed May 27, 06:11 PM
Free-agent PK Younghoe Koo (Giants) agreed to terms with the New York Jets Wednesday, May 27, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Chris Boswell makes extension official Wed May 13, 01:30 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers K Chris Boswell signed his four-year contract extension with the team on Wednesday, May 13, worth $28 million.
| Footballguys view: As previously reported here, the annual average of Boswell's new deal -- $6.22 million -- ranks fourth among league kickers. Brandon Aubrey of the Dallas Cowboys, who signed a four-year, $28 million deal last month, has the highest annual average. Boswell ranks fifth in NFL history in field goal accuracy at 87.7 percent. He is the only kicker with more than 10 career playoff attempts to convert every one, going 19 for 19. Boswell's Footballguys projection -- PK11 -- puts him in the starting tier. |
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Steelers | Chris Boswell signs extension Mon May 11, 01:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Chris Boswell agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Steelers Monday, May 11, worth $28 million.
| Footballguys view: Boswell, 35, was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season. He was in the final year of a four-year, $20 million deal. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the annual average of his new deal -- $6.22 million -- ranks fourth among league kickers. Brandon Aubrey of the Dallas Cowboys, who signed a four-year, $28 million deal last month, has the highest annual average. Boswell ranks fifth in NFL history in field goal accuracy at 87.7 percent. He is the only kicker with more than 10 career playoff attempts to convert every one, going 19 for 19. |
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Packers | Brandon McManus released by Green Bay Fri May 8, 01:55 PM
Green Bay Packers K Brandon McManus was released by the team on Friday, May 8.
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Texans | HOU invites two to rookie camp Wed May 6, 08:39 PM
Undrafted free-agent LS Jacob Graham (Texas A&M) and PK Chris Freeman (Connecticut) were invited to the Houston Texans rookie minicamp, according to a source on Wednesday, May 6.
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Saints | Younghoe Koo to be at minicamp Wed May 6, 05:14 PM
Free-agent PK Younghoe Koo (Giants) is scheduled to participate in the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Packers | Green Bay signs five draft picks Fri May 1, 04:40 PM
Green Bay Packers third-round draft choice DT Chris McClellan, fourth-round draft choice LB Dani Dennis-Sutton, fifth-round draft choice C Jager Burton, sixth-round draft choice CB Domani Jackson and sixth-round draft choice PK Trey Smack signed four-year contracts with the Packers Friday, May 1. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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49ers | Ethan Sanchez invited to SF minicamp Mon Apr 27, 08:56 PM
Undrafted K Ethan Sanchez (Houston) has been invited to the San Francisco 49ers' rookie minicamp, according to a source on Monday, April 27.
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Colts | Spencer Shrader kicking again Wed Apr 22, 05:30 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Spencer Shrader (knee) has started to kick field goals again as part of his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
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Cowboys | Four-year deal for Brandon Aubrey Mon Apr 20, 01:07 PM
Dallas Cowboys restricted free-agent PK Brandon Aubrey agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Cowboys Monday, April 20, worth $28 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money.
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Cowboys | No offers for Brandon Aubrey Thu Apr 16, 11:04 AM
Dallas Cowboys restricted free-agent PK Brandon Aubrey hasn't received an offer from another team before the Friday, April 17, deadline.
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NFL | Ethan Sanchez attends Falcons' local pro day Tue Apr 14, 04:29 PM
Houston PK Ethan Sanchez reportedly attended the Atlanta Falcons' local pro day, according to a source on Tuesday, April 14. Sanchez was supposed to attend the Houston Texans' local pro day as well, but attended Atlanta's due to a scheduling conflict.
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Cardinals | ARI inks two ERFAs Tue Apr 7, 04:24 PM
Arizona Cardinals PK Joshua Karty and DT P.J. Mustipher have reportedly signed their one-year exclusive-rights tenders, according to a source on Tuesday, April 7,
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Browns | Cleveland signs six ERFAs Mon Apr 6, 04:46 PM
Cleveland Browns exclusive rights free-agent TE Brenden Bates, WR Malachi Corley, LB Winston Reid, LS Rex Sunahara, PK Andre Szmyt and WR Jamari Thrash signed their one-year tender offers Monday, April 6. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Texans | Jayden Fielding invited to HOU's local prospect day Fri Apr 3, 01:30 PM
Ohio State University PK Jayden Fielding has been invited to the Houston Texans' local prospect day.
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