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New Orleans Saints PK Tanner Brown received a two-year, $1.97 million deal with $36,000 guaranteed.
Link to storyChicago Bears LB Dominique Hampton and PK Gabriel Plascencia were cut by the Bears, according to a source on Tuesday, June 16.
Link to storyBaltimore 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.
Link to storyWashington 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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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.
Link to storyFree-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.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals PK Joshua Karty was released.
Link to storyFree-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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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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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.
Link to storyMiami 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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New York Jets PK Cade York (groin) is not participating in the voluntary workouts this week because of a groin injury.
Link to storyFree-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 storyPittsburgh 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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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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Green Bay Packers K Brandon McManus was released by the team on Friday, May 8.
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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.
Link to storyFree-agent PK Younghoe Koo (Giants) is scheduled to participate in the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to storyGreen 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.
Link to storyUndrafted K Ethan Sanchez (Houston) has been invited to the San Francisco 49ers' rookie minicamp, according to a source on Monday, April 27.
Link to storyIndianapolis 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.
Link to storyDallas 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.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys restricted free-agent PK Brandon Aubrey hasn't received an offer from another team before the Friday, April 17, deadline.
Link to storyHouston 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.
Link to storyArizona 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,
Link to storyCleveland 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.
Link to storyAndre Szmyt player page
Ohio State University PK Jayden Fielding has been invited to the Houston Texans' local prospect day.
Link to storyBaltimore Ravens PK Tyler Loop could have competition for the starting kicking job, according to head coach Jesse Minter. 'I think you could certainly add another guy there to have another guy in training camp, but we just have a lot of confidence in him going forward,' Minter said.
Link to storyHouston PK Ethan Sanchez has received interest from the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to sources.
Link to storyNew York Giants PK Graham Gano was released Monday, March 30, with a failed physical designation.
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New York Giants PK Graham Gano is being released, according to league sources.
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University of New Mexico PK Luke Drzewiecki has been invited to the Las Vegas Raiders' local prospect day, according to KPRC.com's Aaron Wilson.
Link to storyOhio State University PK Jayden Fielding has been invited to the Cincinnati Bengals' local prospect day.
Link to storyUniversity of Iowa PK Drew Stevens had a lunch meeting with the New Orleans Saints after his Pro Day.
Link to storyDetroit Lions exclusive rights free-agent PK Jake Bates signed a new contract with the Lions Thursday, March 25. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyUniversity of Texas at San Antonio PK Jaffer Murphy posted a 4.50-second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day on Sunday, March 22, while connecting on a 70-yard field goal.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams PK Harrison Mevis was considered a revelation after a midseason signing, as he knocked through 18 of 19 field-goal attempts between the regular season and playoffs, including an overtime winner in the divisional round against the Chicago Bears.
Link to storyFree-agent PK Nick Folk (Jets) officially signed with the Atlanta Falcons Thursday, March 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Free-agent PK Zane Gonzalez (Falcons) officially signed with the Miami Dolphins Thursday, March 12. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Free-agent DL Matthew Butler, LB Willie Gay Jr. and PK Riley Patterson were re-signed by the Miami Dolphins Thursday, March 12. Terms weren't disclosed.
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Impending free-agent K Cade York (Browns) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New York Jets on Wednesday, March 11. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyTennessee Titans impending free-agent PK Joey Slye agreed to a one-year deal with the Titans Wednesday, March 11. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Free-agent K Jason Sanders (Dolphins) reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Giants on Tuesday, March 10.
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Impending free-agent K Ka'imi Fairbairn (Texans) reportedly agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Houston Texans on Tuesday, March 10.
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Impending free-agent K Zane Gonzalez (Falcons) reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, March 10. The agreement is for one year, with financial terms not disclosed.
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Buffalo Bills PK Tyler Bass agreed to a revised contract Tuesday, March 10, that includes $1 million guaranteed and a chance to earn up to $3.5 million in 2026.
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Impending free-agent PK Matt Gay (49ers) reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, March 9. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Impending free-agent K Nick Folk (Jets) reportedly agrees to terms on a two-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Monday, March 9.
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Arizona Cardinals PK Chad Ryland has agreed to terms on a one-year contract, sources said Sunday, March 8. Financial terms on the agreement are undisclosed.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts PK Blake Grupe has agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $1.4 million for the 2026 season, his agent said Sunday, March 8. Grupe, who was set to become a free agent, was 11-of-11 on field goals after signing in December.
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