NFL Player News
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Greg Zuerlein misses two more field goals and a PAT
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein continued to struggle Week 14, going 1 of 3 on field goals and missing a PAT in the win at Washington. Zuerlein is 18 of 24 on field goals this season after hitting a 34-yarder and missing from 28 and 38 yards.
He'll try to straighten things out Thursday against Arizona.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis converts two field goals Sunday
Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis connected on both of his field goal attempts during a 28-13 loss to the Ravens Sunday.
Sturgis converted from 46 and 34 yards. He was also successful on his lone extra point attempt.
The Dolphins play at New England Week 15.
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Isaiah Burse WR | LAC
Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos promote K Brandon McManus to handle kickoff duties
The Broncos have promoted kicker Brandon McManus from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster and released punt returner Isaiah Burse on Saturday, according to the Denver Post.
McManus lost his job to Connor Barth in Week 13, after connecting on just 9 of 13 field goal attempts this season. Barth is expected to continue handling field goal duties, while McManus is expected to handle kickoffs for the Broncos.
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Josh Thomas DB | DAL
Willie Colon G | NYJ
Chris Johnson RB | ARI
Jeff Cumberland TE | LAC
Jeremy Kerley WR | BUF
Muhammad Wilkerson DE | GB
Jace Amaro TE | TEN
Nick Folk K | NYJ
Jets rule out Muhammad Wilkerson, Jace Amaro for Week 14
Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson (toe) and tight end Jace Amaro (concussion) were the only players ruled out for Sunday's game against Minnesota, per New York's final injury report released on Friday. Both were unable to practice all week because of their respective injuries.
Meanwhile, guard Willie Colon (knee, shoulder), tight end Jeff Cumberland (illness), kicker Nick Folk (right hip), running back Chris Johnson (knee), wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (illness) and cornerback Josh Thomas (illness) were all deemed probable.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Gerald Rivers LB | HOU
Broncos re-sign PK McManus to PS, release DE Rivers
The Broncos have re-signed kicker Greg McManus to their practice squad and released defensive end Gerald Rivers . McManus had been waived on Nov. 25 after connecting on just 9 of 13 field goal attempts.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Jets K Folk dealing with hip flexor injury after loss to Dolphins
Jets kicker Nick Folk is dealing with a hip flexor injury, coach Rex Ryan said Tuesday.
Folk missed two field goals in Monday's game against the Dolphins and is 20 for 24 this season.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Nick Folk is one of the goats in Monday night loss
Jets kicker Nick Folk made 2 of 4 field goals in Monday's 16-13 home loss to the Dolphins, his first game with two misses since 2012. He missed a 48-yarder in the first half and a 45-yarder that would have given New York the lead in the fourth quarter.
Folk converted field goals of 40 and 45 yards, the latter bounding through off the crossbar. He added a PAT for seven points.
Folk visits the Vikings on Sunday.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Caleb Sturgis wins it for Dolphins
Caleb Sturgis kicked a 26-yard field goal with 1:57 remaining to lift the Dolphins to a 16-13 win at the Jets. Sturgis also converted 44- and 43-yard field goals, though he missed a 43-yarder. Sturgis added one PAT for 10 points.
He'll play the Ravens in Week 14.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Chiefs K Cairo Santos makes only FG attempt vs. Broncos
Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos only attempted one field goal Sunday, making a 39-yard kick in his team's 29-16 loss to the Broncos in Week 13.
Santos also added one extra point but missed out on the opportunity to add one more point when his team went for two after a fourth-quarter touchdown. The Kansas City kicker hasn't missed a kick since making only two of his four field-goal attempts over the first two weeks of the season. His next opportunity will come against the Cardinals in Week 14.
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Connor Barth K | CHI
Broncos K Connor Barth nails five FGs in win vs. Chiefs
Broncos kicker Connor Barth made all five of his field-goal attempts while adding two extra points in his team's 29-16 win over the Chiefs in Week 13.
The five field goals matched a Broncos franchise record and represented a career high for Barth, who was making his Broncos debut Sunday night. His leg strength wasn't tested much in the win though, as his field goals came from 22, 24, 30, 33 and 37 yards out. Presuming the Broncos are satisfied with his performance, Barth is set to square off with the Bills in Week 14.