NFL Player News
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Misses first kick as Jet
Zuerlein made one of two field-goal attempts and missed his only PAT try in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Ravens.
After the Ravens took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter, Zuerlein had a chance to tie the game early in the second from 45 yards out. He missed it, and the Jets never recovered. Zuerlein later connected from the same distance just before halftime but failed to convert a PAT in the fourth quarter to add to his inauspicious debut. While he probably won't be on the hot seat after just one week, Zuerlein's job security is quickly diminishing.
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Cade York K | NO
Browns' Cade York: Nails 58-yarder for win
York successfully booted four-of-four field-goal attempts and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 26-24 win over Carolina.
York was the story for the Browns, scoring 14 of the team's 26 points, including a 58-yard field goal with eight seconds left. That thwarted the Panthers' furious 17-point fourth-quarter push and finished off a successful day for the rookie fourth-round pick out of LSU. Prior to the game-winning kick, York calmly drilled three shorter field goals (26, 34 and 35 yards). Cleveland was 1-of 4 in red-zone efficiency, which could be a theme going forward for the offense led by Jacoby Brissett.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Bears' Cairo Santos: Tallies one point
Santos made one of three extra-point attempts in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
Normally an extremely accurate kicker, Santos had to deal with a rain-soaked field, which may explain his accuracy issues. Kicking on a team that may struggle on offense this year, he may lack the consistent scoring needed to be a reliable option in 12-team leagues.
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Harrison Butker K | KC
Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Returns to game
Butker (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Cardinals late in the second quarter, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Butker was carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's season opener due to an ankle injury, but he made a 54-yard field goal with his ankle taped up shortly before halftime. Although Justin Reid handled most of the kicking duties for Kansas City in the first half, it appears as though Butker will be available for the remainder of the game if needed.
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Harrison Butker K | KC
Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Carted off field
Butker (ankle) was carted off the field Sunday against the Cardinals, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports. He's officially questionable to return.
The nature and significance of Butker's injury is still unknown, but being carted off the field would typically signify something significant. With Butker out, safety Justin Reid successfully kicked an extra-point attempt for the Chiefs, and he's also handling kickoffs.
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Brett Maher K | LAR
Cowboys' Brett Maher: Moves up to active roster
Maher was elevated to the Cowboys' active roster Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Expect the Cowboys to repeat this process for Maher over the next three weeks as the team manipulates the practice squad elevations. The veteran kicker easily won the job during training camp and should be an interesting fantasy option even with the Cowboys limited offensively without standout left tackle Tyron Smith (leg) and stud wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee).
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Matt Gay K | SF
Rams' Matt Gay: Hits long FG in opener
Gay connected on a 57-yard field goal and made his only extra-point attempt in the Rams' 31-10 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.
Gay got only a single opportunity to show off one of the most reliable legs in the NFL during the Rams' season opener, but he did so in spectacular fashion, drilling a lengthy 57-yard field goal in the second quarter to tie the game. That would be the last time Gay would take the field, as the Bills shut down the Rams offense from there. Gay should have more chances to produce in a Week 2 showdown with the Falcons.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn K | HOU
Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Good to go for Week 1
Fairbairn (undisclosed) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Fairbairn missed the preseason finale, but as expected, he'll be good to go for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Colts. The sixth-year kicker has made 83.8 percent of his field goals over his first five seasons in Houston, including a perfect 59-for-59 from inside 40 yards over the last four years.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Giants' Graham Gano: Not listed on injury report
Gano (concussion) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Gano suffered a concussion while trying to make a tackle during the Giants' second preseason game, but as expected, he'll be good to go for Week 1 in Tennessee. Over his last two seasons in New York, the veteran kicker has made 38 of 40 extra-point tries and 60 of 65 field-goal attempts, including 12 of 16 from beyond 50 yards.
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James McCourt K | LV
James McCourt: Lands on practice squad
The Jaguars signed McCourt to the practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
McCourt began training camp with the Chargers but was waived before landing in Jacksonville. He was waived again when rosters became final Tuesday, but he will serve as depth in his first season as a professional.