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Hopkins played all 16 games in the 2020 regular season, converting 27 of 34 field-goal attempts (79.4 percent) and 30 of 32 (93.8 percent) point-after tries.

The FG percentage was a career low, but that's partially due to half his attempts (17) coming in the 40-49 yard range. Hopkins made 13 of those kicks and two of four from 50-plus, while he went 12 of 13 inside of 40 yards. The 30-year-old can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and his career 83.9 percent conversion rate on field goals should ensure he finds work.

Gano finished 2020 having missed only one field goal all year in 32 attempts, including six from beyond 50 yards.

Gano did his best Justin Tucker impression and was rewarded with a three-year contract extension as a result. The only knock on Gano were the lack of extra points, thanks to a sluggish Giants offense.

The Saints signed Walsh to their practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Walsh hasn't appeared in an NFL game since 2017, a season in which he made 21 of 29 field-goal attempts. The kicker will join the Saints as a contingency plan in case any COVID issues arise. Wil Lutz is expected to continue as the starting kicker for Sunday's NFC divisional-round matchup against Tampa Bay.

Myers connected on both field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Saturday's 30-20 wild-card loss to the Rams.

Myers hit field goals from 50 and 52 yards, capping off a perfect season in terms of field-goal attempts. The 29-year-old made all 26 field-goal tries over 18 games this season, including four attempts from beyond 50 yards and 15 attempts from beyond 40 yards. Myers has now hit 37 consecutive field goals dating back to the 2019 season, and he'll look to keep that streak running in 2021, as he's under contract for two more years.

Gay connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point kicks during Saturday's 30-20 wild-card win over the Seahawks.

Gay has been automatic over the past five games. He's hit 12 field goals and nine extra points without missing an attempt and projects to remain a solid fantasy option for Saturday's divisional-round game against Green Bay.

Lutz missed his only field-goal attempt and made all three of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 21-9 win over the Bears on Sunday.

After an uncharacteristically inaccurate season, Lutz did little to allay concerns about his leg in Sunday's victory, failing to connect on his lone field-goal attempt of the afternoon. He'll need to be at his best in next week's NFC divisional matchup with the Buccaneers.

Santos converted his only field-goal attempt in Chicago's 21-3 loss to the Saints in the wild-card round.

Santos connected on his field goal in the second quarter and didn't see the field again as the Bears struggled to score points in a tough matchup. The veteran kicker was successful on 30 of 32 field-goal attempts while converting 35 of 36 extra-point attempts during the regular season, and although he's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, it's quite possible the Bears re-sign him.

Zuerlein connected on 34 of 41 field-goal attempts and 33 of 36 extra points over 16 games for the Cowboys in 2020.

In his first season for a team other than the Rams, the veteran kicker rebounded from a rough 2019, setting a new career high with 41 FG attempts while converting them at better than 80 percent for the fourth time in the last five years. Zuerlein has two more seasons left on the contract he signed last offseason, and he's given Dallas little reason to go looking for a replacement.

Carlson made his only field-goal attempt and buried all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 32-31 win over the Broncos.

Carlson missed just two of 35 total field-goal attempts during an impressive 2020 campaign and also made 45 of 47 extra-point tries. His 144 points set the franchise record for most points scored in a single season, which was previously held by Raiders legend Sebastian Janikowski. Carlson's stellar closing stretch earned him AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December, helping him gain momentum ahead of restricted free agency this offseason. Las Vegas likely plans to lure him back.

Boswell (groin) practiced without restrictions Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Boswell was unavailable for Pittsburgh's Week 17 matchup against the Browns, watching from the sidelines as Matthew Wright knocked down all three of his field-goal attempts as well as his lone point-after try. It remains to be seen who will suit up Sunday against Cleveland, but Boswell is currently the only kicker on Pittsburgh's active roster. With the veteran amidst a career season that included a 95 percent conversion rate, it's probable Boswell gets the nod in a high-leverage spot.