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Texans | Will monitor Randy Bullock's work at camp Sat May 18, 04:22 PM
Houston Texans PK Randy Bullock (groin) said the team will monitor the amount of kicking he does early on because he coming back from a groin injury.
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Bears | Several sit out workout Wednesday Thu May 16, 02:17 PM
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall (hip), PK Robbie Gould (calf) and WR Marcus Rucker (undisclosed) did not participate in organized team activities Wednesday, May 15.
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Texans | Randy Bullock fully recovered Wed May 15, 08:23 PM
Houston Texans PK Randy Bullock (groin) said Wednesday, May 15, that he is fully recovered from a groin tear which cost him his rookie season. 'I feel great. I've been cleared. (I'm) working out and doing everything normal. It feels good,' Bullock said.
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Dolphins | Salary could be factor in PK competition Wed May 15, 03:04 PM
The Miami Dolphins could consider the salaries of PKs Dan Carpenter and Caleb Sturgis in their competition for the kicking job. Sturgis is scheduled to make one-fifth the salary Carpenter will make in 2013.
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Ravens | Justin Tucker thinks he can be perfect in 2013 Wed May 15, 02:50 PM
Baltimore Ravens PK Justin Tucker said he believes he has a chance to make all of his field goals and extra points this season. 'It's not unrealistic to say that I can have a perfect regular season kicking field goals and extra points,' Tucker said. 'It's just a matter of, no pun intended, putting in the leg work right now.' Tucker made 90.9 percent of his field goal attempts in 2012, which ranked sixth in the NFL.
Link to story Bears | Two miss practice Tue May 14, 02:34 PM
Chicago Bears PK Robbie Gould (leg) and WR Brandon Marshall (hip) were both present, but did not participate in practice Tuesday, May 14.
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Panthers | Two to sign Mon May 13, 09:01 AM
The Carolina Panthers signed undrafted free-agent DL Linden Gaydosh (University of Calgary) and PK Jordan Gay (Centre College) to undisclosed deals.
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Jets | Two players released Sun May 12, 06:15 PM
The New York Jets have released WR Royce Pollard and PK Derek Dimke.
Link to story Jets | Four players signed Sun May 12, 06:15 PM
The New York Jets have signed undrafted free-agent WR Thomas Mayo (California, PA), DT Lanier Coleman (Louisiana-Lafayette), LB Sean Progar-Jackson (Northern Illinois) and PK Brett Maher (Nebraska). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Mayo has a large wingspan, 39-inch vertical, and good ball tracking ability on deep passes. He has a nice size/speed combination but struggled to separate from faster cornerbacks at the East/West Shrine Game in 2012. |
Giants | Six players waived Sat May 11, 10:11 PM
The New York Giants have waived OT Levy Adcock, WR Marcus Davis, DB Buddy Jackson, LB Charles Dieuseul, DT Bobby Skinner and PK Jake Rogers.
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Bills | Four picks signed Fri May 10, 11:23 AM
The Buffalo Bills signed WR Marquise Goodwin, DB Duke Williams, DB Jonathan Meeks and K Dustin Hopkins to undisclosed deals.
| Footballguys view: Goodwin is the player fantasy owners need to keep an eye on here. He ran a 4.27 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine, the 2nd-fastest recorded time there since 2006 (Chris Johnson, 4.24). Goodwin impressed at the Senior Bowl earlier this year and reminded some in the scouting community of Mike Wallace (Dolphins). |
Falcons | Two players waived Thu May 9, 02:45 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have waived CB Momo Thomas and PK Casey Barth.
Link to story Panthers | John Kasay to sign one-day contract Tue May 7, 09:15 AM
The Carolina Panthers will sign PK John Kasay to a one-day contract so he can retire with the team.
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Buccaneers | Nate Kaeding retiring Thu May 2, 01:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers PK Nate Kaeding (groin) has decided to retire from professional football after suffering a groin injury a few days ago. 'It's not like I can switch the way I kick, or change this way, or use a different muscle,' Kaeding said. 'Especially for me, and the way I kick, that's the main lever in the kicking motion. It's impossible to avoid it and I've got these chronic issues.'
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Raiders | Eddy Carmona signed Wed May 1, 08:18 PM
The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent PK Eddy Carmona (Raiders) Wednesday, May 1. He will simply lighten the load of PK Sebastian Janikowski during training camp and the preseason.
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Saints | Josh Jasper to try out Wed May 1, 03:05 PM
Free-agent PK Josh Jasper (Buccaneers) will participate in the New Orleans Saints' upcoming rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Bills | Four players released Mon Apr 29, 04:35 PM
The Buffalo Bills have released QB Aaron Corp, TE Joe Sawyer, OT Adam Grant and PK Chris Koepplin.
| Footballguys view: Corp was a former USC quarterback who transferred to Richmond when he couldn't beat out Matt Barkley. His release was in the works after the team added QB of the future E.J. Manuel in the first-round of the 2013 NFL draft. |
Dolphins | Likely will have PK competition Sun Apr 28, 02:06 PM
Miami Dolphins PKs Dan Carpenter and Caleb Sturgis likely will compete for the kicker job during training camp.
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Bills | May have competition at PK Sun Apr 28, 02:04 PM
Buffalo Bills PK Rian Lindell may have to compete with PK Dustin Hopkins for the kicker job during training camp.
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Cowboys | 14 UDFAs added Sun Apr 28, 01:50 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have signed undrafted free-agent LB Brandon Magee (Arizona State), QB Dalton Williams (Akron), S Jakar Hamilton (South Carolina State), RB Kendial Lawrence (Missouri), CB Devin Smith (Wisconsin), LB Cameron Lawrence (Mississippi State), WR Greg Herd (Eastern Washington), FB Paul Freedman (Virginia), LB Tank Reed (Southern Methodist), DB Jeff Heath (Saginaw Valley State), PK Spencer Benton (Clemson), WR Eric Rogers (Cal Lutheran), CB Xavier Brewer (Clemson) and LB Deon Lacey (West Alabama). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Have signed 14 UDFAs Sun Apr 28, 01:19 PM
The Carolina Panthers have signed undrafted free-agent DE Craig Roh (Michigan), S Robert Lester (Alabama), QB Colby Cameron (Louisiana Tech), TE Taylor Cook (Rice), FB Michael Zordich (Penn State), OG Tori Mobley (Jacksonville State), WR Trey Diller (Sam Houston State), DE Bryan Jean-Pierre (William & Mary), OT Jesse Peterson (Wheaton), LS Tyler Morgan (Georgia Tech), DE Wes Horton (Southern California), PK Morgan Lineberry (Abilene Christian), P Pete Kontodiakos (Colorado State) and FB Eric Breitenstein (Wofford). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Titans | Two UDFAs signed Sat Apr 27, 11:01 PM
The Tennessee Titans signed undrafted free agents PK Maikon Bonani (South Florida) and TE Jack Doyle (Western Kentucky) Saturday, April 27.
Link to story Bears | Robbie Gould underwent surgery this offseason Mon Apr 22, 02:46 PM
Chicago Bears PK Robbie Gould (leg) underwent surgery this offseason to repair a ruptured semitendinosus tendon in his left leg. He is about three weeks away from getting medically cleared to resume kicking without restrictions.
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Bears | Robbie Gould welcomes competition Mon Apr 22, 08:57 AM
Chicago Bears PK Robbie Gould (leg) was at last week's mini-camp, but he did not kick. Gould welcomes the challenge presented when the team signed PK Austin Signor. 'I'm excited about it, I really am,' Gould said. 'Competition is healthy, at every position, and it only makes all the players better. Hopefully I can learn a little bit from Austin, and he can learn a little bit from me. This is exactly what the Bears are supposed to do. All good organizations create competition. It's healthy. I'm looking forward to it. Competition brings out the best in everybody.'
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Giants | Josh Brown expected to win PK job Sun Apr 21, 03:04 PM
New York Giants PK Josh Brown is expected to win the kicker job next season but will have to compete with PK David Buehler for the job.
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Dolphins | Interested in two PK prospects Sun Apr 21, 02:30 PM
The Miami Dolphins have shown interest in University of Florida PK Caleb Sturgis and Florida State PK Dustin Hopkins.
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Seahawks | Two to compete for PK job Sat Apr 20, 01:44 PM
Seattle Seahawks PK Steven Hauschka and Carson Wiggs will compete for the kicker job during training camp.
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Bears | Sign Austin Signor Fri Apr 19, 05:28 PM
The Chicago Bears signed PK Austin Signor (Iowa) Friday, April 19. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Seahawks | Steven Hauschka re-signed Fri Apr 19, 04:53 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed free-agent PK Steven Hauschka. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bills | Five players signed Thu Apr 18, 07:04 PM
The Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent FB Frank Summers (Chargers), DE Jamie Blatnick (Broncos), LB Kourtnei Brown (Redskins), P Brian Stahovich (Colts) and PK Chris Koepplin (Patriots). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Frank 'the Tank' is back in the league after not playing in the NFL since being released by the Steelers in 2010. He'll be on the roster bubble for the Bills in training camp. |
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Bears | Robbie Gould sitting out Tue Apr 16, 08:36 PM
Chicago Bears PK Robbie Gould (calf) missed the first day of voluntary minicamp. While he is still not fully recovered from a late-season calf injury, he said things are progressing. 'Rehab is going well,' Gould said Tuesday, April 16. 'I've spent a lot of time this offseason getting healthy, and I'm getting close. I've got probably a couple of more weeks.'
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Browns | Sign Shayne Graham Mon Apr 15, 08:50 PM
The Cleveland Browns signed PK Shayne Graham Monday, April 15. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Lions | Havard Rugland contract details Fri Apr 12, 03:40 PM
The Detroit Lions signed PK Havard Rugland to a three year, $1.485 million contract. There is no bonus or guaranteed money.
Link to story Jets | Derek Dimke signs Thu Apr 11, 06:59 PM
The New York Jets signed free-agent PK Derek Dimke (Lions) to an undisclosed deal Thursday, April 11.
Link to story Lions | Havard Rugland signs Thu Apr 11, 05:13 PM
The Detroit Lions signed Norwegian PK Havard Rugland to an undisclosed deal Thursday, April 11.
Link to story Lions | More on David Akers Thu Apr 11, 09:54 AM
Updating previous reports, Detroit Lions PK David Akers's deal is for one year and $1.005 million. He has a $940,000 salary with $35,000 fully guaranteed. He has a $65,000 signing bonus and a $620,000 cap number.
| Footballguys view: It doesn't sound like Akers is 100% percent assured of the job. The Lions should be one of many teams to have a kicker competition in training camp. |
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Lions | David Akers contract update Wed Apr 10, 09:41 AM
Detroit Lions PK David Akers' one-year deal with the team is for $940,000, with a signing bonus of $65,000.
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Lions | Need to find new holder for kicks? Fri Apr 5, 10:25 PM
The Detroit Lions signed PK David Akers, who is a left-footed kicker. The team's new punter, P Blake Clingan, reportedly struggled holding for two lefties in his tryout, and he said it was like a different language.
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Lions | David Akers signs Fri Apr 5, 07:18 PM
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent PK David Akers (49ers) to an undisclosed deal Friday, April 5.
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Lions | Work out Justin Medlock Fri Apr 5, 03:00 PM
The Detroit Lions worked out free agent PK Justin Medlock (Panthers).
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NFL | Jason Hanson retires Thu Apr 4, 03:59 PM
Free-agent PK Jason Hanson (Lions) has announced his retirement from professional football. Hanson indicated a heel injury was the determining factor in his decision to retire.
| Footballguys view: Hanson would have been playing in his 22nd NFL season had he returned this year. The soon to be 43 year old was still kicking at a high level. In 2012 he made 32 of 36 field goals. |
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Lions | David Akers leaves without deal Wed Apr 3, 04:04 PM
Free-agent PK David Akers (49ers) left his meeting with the Detroit Lions without signing a contract.
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Browns | Make roster moves Tue Apr 2, 04:21 PM
The Cleveland Browns signed PK Brandon Bogotay (Vikings) and released LB Chris Gocong and DB Usama Young Tuesday, April 2. Terms of the Bogotay deal were not disclosed.
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Usama Young player page
Buccaneers | Nate Kaeding signs Tue Apr 2, 12:01 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent PK Nate Kaeding (Dolphins) to an undisclosed deal.
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Buccaneers | Nate Kaeding expected to sign Tue Apr 2, 11:37 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to sign free-agent PK Nate Kaeding (Dolphins).
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Dolphins | Interested in Caleb Sturgis Sun Mar 31, 01:54 PM
The Miami Dolphins have been showing interest in University of Florida PK Caleb Sturgis.
Link to story Lions | Not making progress in talks with Jason Hanson Sun Mar 31, 01:52 PM
The Detroit Lions have not made much progress in contract talks with free-agent PK Jason Hanson (Lions). Hanson has indicated to the team that he wants to play in 2013.
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Browns | Two PKs worked out Fri Mar 29, 06:25 PM
The Cleveland Browns worked out free-agent PKs Derek Dimke (Lions) and Thomas Weber (Bengals) Friday, March 29.
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Chiefs | Matt Szymanski released Thu Mar 28, 07:28 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs have released P Matt Szymanski.
Link to story Lions | David Akers to visit Thu Mar 28, 01:04 PM
The Detroit Lions are scheduled to meet with free-agent PK David Akers (49ers) next week.
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