NFL Player News
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Broncos place two as first-team All-Pros
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning heads a list of first-team All-Pros named on that team by the Associated Press. Also so honored was guard Louis Vasquez. Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and placekicker Matt Prater are on the second team.
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Lions sign 10 to reserve/futures contracts
The Lions signed receivers Pat Edwards, Corey Fuller, Carlin Isles and Cody Wilson, running back Steven Miller, linebacker Jon Morgan, kickers John Potter and Giorgio Tavecchio, and defensive tackles Xavier Proctor and Jimmy Saddler-McQueen to reserve/futures contracts.
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Shayne Graham K | ATL
Shayne Graham boots only extra points on Sunday
Placekicker Shayne Graham had zero chances to kick a field goal in his second game with the Saints on Sunday. He was perfect on six extra points.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Matt Prater converts two field goals in Week 17
Broncos kicker Matt Prater made all two of his field goal attempts in his team's 34-14 victory over the Raiders in Week 17. Prater drilled a 34-yard shot in the second quarter and a 54-yard kick in the fourth quarter. He also added four extra points in the win.
Prater finished the regular season 25 of 26 in field goal attempts, a 96.1 conversion rate. -
Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Greg Zuerlein makes it an even dozen
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein drilled a 36-yard field goal in the loss at Seattle, his 12th straight successful try. Zuerlein did not get to try a PAT in the 27-9 loss as St. Louis went for two points following its late touchdown.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Stagnant offense leaves Caleb Sturgis hidden
Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis didn't get many opportunities to contribute in Week 17, in a 20-7 loss to the Jets. Sturgis didn't attempt a field goal in the game, and connected on his lone extra point attempt.
Sturgis started his rookie season well, but finished with a 76.5 percent mark on his field-goal tries. He went 26 of 35, but did not even attempt one over the final two games.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Nick Folk nails two of three in finale
Jets kicker Nick Folk missed a field-goal attempt in Week 17 against the Dolphins, just his third of the season in a 20-7 win. Folk missed from 35 yards out, before connecting from 35 and 26 yards and adding two extra points in the win.
Folk finishes the season 33 for 36 on field-goal attempts, a 91.7 percent success rate that ranks as his best career performance.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant hits two field goals
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant hit two field goals in the final game of the season in Week 17 Sunday against the Panthers.
Bryant was 2 of 2 on field goals and hit two extra points against Carolina. His long field goal was 42 yards.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Graham Gano has quiet Week 17
Panthers kicker Graham Gano had a quiet game Sunday at Atlanta in Week 17.
Gano had no field goal attempts and only three extra points.
The Panthers are off until the Divisional Round of the playoffs after winning the NFC South title and locking up the No. 2 seed.
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Blair Walsh K | ATL
Blair Walsh doesn't receive a field goal attempt Week 17
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh did not have a field goal attempt Week 17 against the Lions.
Minnesota was limited offensively, scoring just twice. Walsh did have two extra point attempts, but did not have another opportunity.