NFL Player News
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Shayne Graham K | ATL
Report: Saints to sign Shayne Graham to replace Garrett Hartley
The Saints will sign kicker Shayne Graham to replace Garrett Hartley, who was cut Tuesday, reports Fox Sports. Graham was released by the Steelers in September.
Graham hit 31 of 38 field goals for Houston last year.
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Garrett Hartley K | PIT
Saints waive Garrett Hartley, Chris Carr
The Saints waived kicker Garrett Hartley and cornerback Chris Carr, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Hartley missed a pair of field goals Week 15 at St. Louis. He made 22 of 30 (73.3 percent) this season, good for 30th in the NFL.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Justin Tucker drills six field goals, including 61-yarder
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker nailed six field goals -- including a game-winning, franchise-record 61-yarder with 38 seconds remaining -- in the Monday night win at Detroit. "My Fantasy team is benefitting from it as well," he told ESPN, "and I hope my Fantasy owners appreciate it as well."
Tucker has converted 33 straight field goals, three shy of the Ravens' record set by Matt Stover. Against the Lions he was true from 29, 24, 32, 49, 53 and 61 yards. The six field goals set a franchise recorrd.
Tucker will continue his amazing season Week 16 vs. the Patriots.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Greg Zuerlein perfect in two tries against Saints
Rams placekicker Greg Zuerlein kicked a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 35-yarder in the third to help his team to a surprisingly easy win over New Orleans.
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Garrett Hartley K | PIT
Garrett Hartley bats just .333 in Week 15
Saints placekicker Garrett Hartley had as hard a time Sunday as his teammates. He missed two short boots wide left and made a 45-yarder in the second quarter.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant bounces back with nine points
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, who contributed just three extra points last week at the Packers, missing his only field goal attempt, had three extra points again Week 15 against the Redskins. But this time, he had two field goals to go with them, kicking a 20-yarder in the second quarter and a 51-yarder in the fourth.
Bryant has kicked multiple field goals in four of his last five games. The Falcons visit the 49ers in Week 16.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Nick Folk kicks two FGs in loss to Panthers
Jets kicker Nick Folk enjoyed a solid performance during Sunday's loss to the Panthers in Week 15.
Folk drilled a season-long 54-yard field goal in the opening quarter and a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter. He finished the game 2 for 2 in field goal attempts and added two extra points in a 30-20 defeat. -
Graham Gano K | NYG
Graham Gano chips in with 12 points
Panthers kicker Graham Gano turned in a productive performance during Sunday's win over the Jets in Week 15.
Gano drilled a 35-yard field goal in the opening quarter, and field goals from 22-yard shot in the second quarter. He added a 40-yard kick with eight seconds remaining in the first half. He finished the game 3 for 3 in field goal attempts and added three extra points in a 30-20 victory. -
Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Caleb Sturgis connects on one field goal
Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis nailed his lone attempt in Week 15, from 32 yards out. He added three successful points after touchdown, to finish with six points in a 24-20 win over the Patriots.
Sturgis got off to a strong start to his rookie season, but is now just 26 for 34 on field-goal attempts entering Week 16 against the Bills.
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Blair Walsh K | ATL
Blair Walsh goes two for three
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh went two for three on his field goal attempts Week 15.
Walsh struggled to start the game, missing a 55 yard field goal on the team's first drive. His other two opportunities were a little easier. Walsh hit from 21 yards in the second quarter, and again from 38 yards in the third. He also had six extra points.
Walsh will take on the Bengals Week 16.