NFL Player News
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Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Should be fine for Sunday
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Hopkins (undisclosed) is "fine," despite the fact that the kicker did not practice Monday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Hopkins is still dealing with the unknown minor injury, but the Browns don't seem to have much doubt about his availability for Sunday's season opener against the Cowboys. The team has no other kicker on the roster or practice squad, so unless that changes, Hopkins should be good to go for Week 1.
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Cameron Dicker K | LAC
Chargers' Cameron Dicker: Inks four-year deal with Bolts
The Chargers and Dicker agreed to terms Friday on a four-year, $22 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Dicker's new deal reportedly includes $12.5 million guaranteed. As a result of the contract, Dicker is linked to Los Angeles through the 2028 season. In his two-year career, Dicker has converted 52 of 55 field-goal attempts and all 59 of his extra-point tries, making him one of the most reliable placekickers in the NFL. There could be a chance for him to improve his fantasy production this season if new coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman can put the Chargers in more consistent scoring position.
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Spencer Shrader K | IND
Spencer Shrader: Staying in Indianapolis
Shrader signed with the Colts' practice squad Thursday.
Shrader was facing an uphill battle to beat out Matt Gay for the team's kicker job, but he did manage to earn a spot on the practice squad. An undrafted free agent out of USF, Shrader will likely have a chance to be promoted to the active roster if Gay gets injured.
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Brayden Narveson K | TEN
Packers' Brayden Narveson: Tabbed as Green Bay's new kicker
The Packers claimed Narveson off waivers from the Titans on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Green Bay released Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph within the past two days, leaving Narveson in line to begin the season as the team's kicker, barring any other additions prior to the Sept. 6 opener versus the Eagles. Narveson went undrafted this spring after playing five collegiate seasons at three different schools and converting 78 percent of his career field-goal attempts. He then made six of seven field-goal tries for the Titans this preseason, with his only miss coming from 58 yards out and one of his makes being a 59-yarder. The team context and leg strength hint at potential fantasy value, though Narveson's lack of NFL experience suggests poor job security.
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Brayden Narveson K | TEN
Brayden Narveson: Let go by Tennessee
The Titans waived Narveson on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Narveson joined the Titans in May as an undrafted free agent to compete against Nick Folk for the starting kicking job. Narveson had a solid preseason, finishing 6-for-7 on field-goal attempts with his longest make of 59 yards taking place against the Seahawks on Aug. 17. He also converted both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's preseason finale against New Orleans. Tennessee opted to stick with the veteran Folk, though Narveson should get plenty of interest from teams whose kicking situation is more shaky.
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Austin Seibert K | WAS
Austin Seibert: Let go on cut-down day
The Jets released Seibert on Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Seibert inked a reserve/future contract with New York in January after logging two separate stints with the organization last season. He kicked in only one game during the campaign, making his lone field-goal try (from 34 yards) and his only extra-point attempt Week 2 versus Dallas. Seibert has played for four different teams during his career and hasn't appeared in more than six regular-season contests since working as Cleveland's primary kicker as a rookie in 2019.
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Alex Hale K | GB
Alex Hale: Waived Tuesday
Hale was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
The kicker signed with Green Bay in early August and was designated as the team's International Player Pathway Program player later in the month, meaning he can join the Packers' practice squad if he clears waivers. The Australian-born player went undrafted out of Oklahoma State in 2024.
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Greg Joseph K | LV
Packers' Greg Joseph: Only kicker on roster
Joseph is the only kicker on Green Bay's initial 53-man roster.
Joseph outperformed Anders Carlson this summer and now figures to kick for the Packers in Week 1 against the Eagles. The 30-year-old spent the past three season with Minnesota, converting 82.6 percent of field-goal attempts and 90.1 percent of PATs while playing all 17 games each year. Joseph is probably one of the lesser starting placekickers in the league, which means he's one cold streak away from finding himself on the hot seat.
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Joey Slye K | TEN
Patriots' Joey Slye: Wins kicking job
Slye is on track to open the season as the Patriots' placekicker, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Slye had been competing for the job with 2023 fourth-rounder Chad Ryland, who is set to be waived. With the Commanders last year, Slye made 19 of 24 field-goal tries and 32 of 35 extra-point attempts in 17 regular-season games. Looking ahead, the 28-year-old's fantasy upside will hinge on the performance of a re-tooled New England offense that will at some point transition to rookie Drake Maye at the QB position.
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Eddy Pineiro K | SF
Panthers' Eddy Pineiro: Should be fine for Week 1
The Panthers don't plan to add another kicker while Pineiro deals with hamstring soreness, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
It's a strong indicator that Pineiro is expected to be fine for Week 1 at New Orleans despite missing the second half of Carolina's final preseason game. He said he could've kicked if needed during the exhibition.