NFL Player News
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Jake Elliott K | PHI
Eagles' Jake Elliott: Misses extra point
Elliott made his lone field-goal attempt in Sunday's win over the Jaguars but missed one of his three extra-point tries.
Elliott converted a pair of extra points in the second quarter but missed a third wide right. He later added a 28-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. He's yet to make more than a single field goal in any of the Eagles' four games this season, with the team instead finding the end zone on a regular basis.
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Colts' Chase McLaughlin: Back to practice squad
McLaughlin reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
McLaughlin made his third appearance for the Colts on Sunday, missing a 51-yard field-goal attempt, while making both of his PATs and a 27-yard field goal. Since he's been elevated from the practice squad three times already, he'll need to be signed to the active roster if he's going to be the team's kicker Thursday against the Broncos.
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Mike Badgley K | BUF
Michael Badgley: Cut from practice squad
Badgley was let go after reverting to the Bears' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Badgley made all four of his field-goal attempts after being elevated ahead of Chicago's loss to the Giants on Sunday. The 27-year-old started instead of usual kicker Cairo Santos, who appears ready to return after missing Week 4 due to personal reasons. Badgley converted 18 of his 21 field-goal tries and all 39 of his extra-point attempts over 12 games with Indianapolis last year, and he should provide a reliable option for teams in need of a replacement kicker this season.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Cardinals' Matt Prater: Dealing with soreness
Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Prater (hip) is considered day-to-day with general soreness, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Prater was limited due to a hip issue throughout last week's practices before suiting up for Sunday's win over Carolina, and Kingsbury's comments suggest that the injury is still plaguing the kicker. The 38-year-old hasn't missed a regular-season game over the past seven seasons. Through four games in 2022, Prater has converted all six of his field-goal tries and all four of his extra-point attempts.
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Riley Patterson K | MIA
Jaguars' Riley Patterson: Converts on PATs
Patterson did not attempt a field goal and made all three extra-point attempts during Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Eagles.
Patterson made at least one field goal in each of the first three games of the season, but he was limited to extra-point attempts Sunday with Jacksonville's offense scuffling in the rainy conditions. The 23-year-old has made all 10 PATs and is 7-for-8 on field goals through four contests.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Bears' Cairo Santos: Returns to team
Santos (personal) has returned to the team, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Santos' personal situation is "all squared away," according to head coach Matt Eberflus, which Fishbain notes in his report. The veteran kicker should resume his role moving forward, which will send Michael Badgley to the practice squad, or possibly looking for a new opportunity elsewhere. Badgley filled in admirably, making all four of his field-goal attempts Sunday against the Texans. Santos will be back in action in Week 5 against the Vikings.
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Colts' Chase McLaughlin: Misses late kick in loss
McLaughlin made one of two field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Titans.
McLaughlin was elevated to the active roster for a third straight week, marking his final promotion before he needs to be signed to the active roster. The veteran kicker got the Colts on the board with a 27-yard field goal in the second quarter, but after making back-to-back PATs, he missed a 51-yard try late in the fourth quarter. Across three games, McLaughlin has gone 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts and made all four of his PATs.
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Joey Slye K | TEN
Commanders' Joey Slye: Makes first field goal of 2022
Slye made one field goal and one PAT during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Cowboys.
Slye's first field-goal attempt of 2022 came from 45-yards out and cut Washington's deficit to 15-10. The Commanders have been aggressive on fourth downs and two-point conversion decisions this season, which has limited Slye's opportunities. Through four weeks, the veteran kicker remains one of the least appealing kickers for fantasy purposes.
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Greg Joseph K | LV
Vikings' Greg Joseph: Busy day in win
Joseph converted all five of his field-goal attempts and went 1-for-2 on point-after tries during Sunday's 28-25 victory over the Saints.
Joesph connected on field-goal attempts of 24, 28, 36 and 46 yards to give the Vikings a 19-14 lead with under five minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, the fourth-year kicker proceeded to miss his next kick, a PAT following a Justin Jefferson rushing touchdown, which allowed the Saints to tie the game at 25 with just under two minutes left. Minnesota countered by marching down the field on a six-play, 53-yard drive that set up Joseph for a game-winning 47-yard field goal. Joseph has missed three kicks over the past two games, but he's still a viable option thanks to Minnesota's potent offense.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Cardinals' Matt Prater: Perfect in win
Prater made both field-goal attempts and both point-after tries during Sunday's 26-16 victory over Carolina.
Prater was limited during each practice leading up to Week 4 due to a hip injury and was labeled as questionable. Nonetheless, he was deemed active for the contest and didn't show any ill effects as he made all four of his kicks during the Cardinals' win. The veteran kicker got Arizona on the board with a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter and gave the Cardinals a 13-10 lead in the fourth quarter with a 39-yard make. Across four games, Prater has made all six of his field-goal attempts and all four PATs.