NFL Player News
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Edge in kicking battle
Zuerlein remains the favorite to be the starting kicker for the Jets in 2022, Billy Riccette of USA Today reports.
Zuerlein continues to have the edge over Eddy Pineiro in the Jets' kicking battle as the preseason heads into its final week. The 34-year-old Zuerlein signed a deal with the team in March after he went 29-for-35 on field goals last season with the Cowboys.
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James McCourt K | LV
Jaguars' James McCourt: Claimed by Jacksonville
The Jaguars claimed McCourt off waivers from the Chargers on Tuesday, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL Jacksonville reports.
McCourt was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois in April, but he was unable to beat out incumbent starter Dustin Hopkins for the kicking job this offseason. However, McCourt quickly found a new opportunity and actually finds himself as the No. 1 guy in Jacksonville after the Jaguars waived Ryan Santoso on Tuesday. Nonetheless, Jacksonville's kicking situation has remained in flux throughout training camp, so McCourt will likely have some competition in the near future.
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James McCourt K | LV
James McCourt: Cut Monday
McCourt was waived by the Chargers on Monday.
McCourt was let go after he was unable to beat out incumbent starter Dustin Hopkins for the Chargers' kicking job this offseason. The undrafted free agent from Illinois connected on both his extra-point attempts over Los Angeles' first two preseason games, and he may manage to land a contract on the team's practice squad heading into the regular season.
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Evan McPherson K | CIN
Bengals' Evan McPherson: Hits 50-yarder in preseason
McPherson made three of four field-goal attempts and his only PAT attempt in Sunday's 25-22 preseason loss to the Giants.
McPherson connected from 50, 44 and 31 yards in the first half, but his attempt from 58 yards in the third quarter drifted wide left. That long miss won't shake McPherson's confidence, especially since a high snap is partially to blame for throwing off his rhythm. McPherson's elite blend of accuracy and power has the second-year kicker poised for another successful season finishing drives for the high-octane Bengals offense.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Giants' Graham Gano: Concussion confirmed
Gano has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's preseason game against the Bengals with a concussion, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Gano was evaluated for a head injury after diving to make a tackle, and the test confirmed a concussion. The veteran kicker will set his sights on healing up before the team's Week 1 clash with the Titans on Sunday, Sept. 11, as Gano is unlikely to play in next Sunday's preseason finale against the Jets.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Giants' Graham Gano: Being evaluated for concussion
Gano's being evaluated for a concussion, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Gano got hurt while diving to make a tackle on a long kickoff return in Sunday's preseason game against the Bengals. Another update should surface once the results of the evaluation come in, but there's a good chance that Gano won't return Sunday regardless.
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John Parker Romo K | ATL
John Parker Romo: Let go by Saints
Romo was waived by the Saints on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Romo signed with New Orleans as an undrafted free agent in mid-May, but he was let go last Monday. He rejoined the team Friday but will now part ways with the club once again as he attempts to seek out another opportunity at the NFL level.
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Cade York K | NO
Browns' Cade York: Shows off leg Sunday
York successfully made two of three field-goal attempts and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's preseason game against Philadelphia.
York showed off for the home crowd at FirstEnergy Stadium, booting a 50-yarder with plenty to spare for his first make midway through the second quarter. He later nailed a chip shot from 19 yards as the first half ended. The one miss was from 55 yards; it had the distance but bounced off the right upright. "It felt good off the foot," York told Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site. "I honestly thought I made it until I looked up. It was a good hit, it just went right off the upright." The rookie kicker, who has drilled several from 50 and beyond during camp, is 3-for-4 on field goals and hasn't missed an extra point during preseason action.
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Zane Gonzalez K | ATL
Panthers' Zane Gonzalez: Makes both kicks
Gonzalez made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try in Friday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Patriots.
Gonzalez converted from 27 yards on his lone field goal, which along with a third-quarter PAT, netted him four points total. After inking a two-year deal with the Panthers this offseason, Gonzalez will return as the team's kicker after notching 82 points in 12 appearances for Carolina last season.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn K | HOU
Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: No misses Friday
Fairbairn was successful on his lone field-goal attempt and made all three extra-point kicks in Friday's preseason win over the Rams.
Fairbairn knocked a 42-yard field goal through the uprights and is 2-for-3 through two preseason games. His lone miss was a 59-yard attempt at the end of the first half in the opener. Houston's first-team offense led by starting quarterback Davis Mills has not looked good thus far, averaging just 1.96 yards per play through its first seven drives of the preseason. Not all the starters are playing, which factors into the limited production, but the Texans may rely heavily on Fairbairn in 2022.