Cody Parkey To Sign With Bears

The Chicago Bears have found their kicker, agreeing in principle with free-agent kicker Cody Parkey, per NFL.com. Parkey converted on 21 of 23 attempts last season for the Dolphins and stabilizes a position that was shaky at best last year for the Bears. Chicago went through several kickers last year, and the veteran kicker is […]

Raiders Tender Giorgio Tavecchio

The Oakland Raiders placed a one-year, $555,000 tender on exclusive-rights free-agent place kicker Giorgio Tavecchio on Monday, according to a source. He'll be the favorite for the kicking job in 2018, although they could add competition for training camp. In his first season in the NFL, Tavecchio made 16 of his 21 field goal attempts […]

Chris Boswell Gets Tender Offer

The Pittsburgh Steelers have given a second-round tender to kicker Chris Boswell, who is a restricted free agent. The tender will be worth just under $3 million as the two sides attempt to hammer out a long-term extension. The tender makes it extremely unlikely that an enemy team would sign Boswell to an offer sheet […]

Redskins Re-Sign Dustin Hopkins

The Washington Redskins re-signed place kicker Dustin Hopkins on Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 27-year-old has spent the last three years in D.C. but missed eight games last season with a hip ailment. When healthy in 2017, he made 14 of 17 field goal attempts and all but one of his […]

Panthers Reach Long-Term Deal With Graham Gano

The Carolina Panthers have locked up place kicker Graham Gano on a long-term deal, so they will not have to place the franchise tag on him, according to a source. His deal is for four years. While Gano doesn't have the strongest leg in the NFL, he was 0-for-1 on 50-plus yard attempts last year, […]

Giants Expected To Pursue Graham Gano

The New York Giants are expected to pursue Carolina Panthers impending free-agent place kicker Graham Gano when free agency kicks off March 12, according to a source. Gano has been with Carolina since 2012 and was the kicker when new Giants general manager Dave Gettleman was with the Panthers from 2013-16. The Giants would like […]

Donnie Jones Announces His Retirement

Philadelphia Eagles punter Donnie Jones announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Jones played for five teams in his 14-year career, ending it with a Super Bowl ring in Philly. He was originally drafted in the seventh round of the 2004 draft by the Seattle Seahawks. He was a solid punter who retires with […]

Nick Novak Fully Recovered

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Nick Novak (hip) has made a full recovery from a strained hip and plans to play in 2018. He will become a free agent, but the Chargers haven't closed the door on re-signing him. In seven games for the Bolts last year before getting injured, Novak made only nine of […]

Nick Novak To Become Free Agent

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Nick Novak will become a free agent, but the team has informed him that they are interested in re-signing him. Novak made nine of his 13 field goal attempts with the Bolts last year before landing on Injured Reserve. The 36-year-old would be a low-end fantasy kicking option, at best, […]

Panthers Could Place Tag On Graham Gano

The Carolina Panthers are more likely to put the franchise tag on place kicker Graham Gano than offensive guard Andrew Norwell. Gano has been the team's kicker for the last six seasons, and he made 29 of his 30 field goal attempts in 2017, including 10 of 10 from 40 to 49 yards out. However, […]

Matt Bryant Expects To Re-Sign

Atlanta Falcons impending unrestricted free-agent place kicker Matt Bryant, who made $2.75 million last season, told his agent, Jordon Woy, that he's already had multiple contract talks with the Falcons. Atlanta wants Bryant back, and the feeling is mutual on his part. Bryant will turn 43 in May, but he made 88.1 percent of his […]

Adam Vinatieri Signs with Colts on One-Year Deal

Indianapolis Colts place kicker Adam Vinatieri has signed a one-year deal to stay with the team, per NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Colts re-signing Vinatieri makes sense, as he was one of the most consistent players on the roster in 2017 despite the team's offensive troubles. The 45-year-old Vinatieri is only 58 points shy of […]

Nick Folk Cleared To Resume Kicking

Free-agent place kicker Nick Folk (knee), who underwent left knee surgery last year, has been cleared to resume kicking by Dr. James Andrews, according to a source. Folk made just six of 11 field goal tries in the early portion of last season before injuring his knee and landing on Injured Reserve with the Buccaneers. […]

Adam Vinatieri Close to Signing One-Year Deal with Colts

Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent place kicker Adam Vinatieri is reportedly "very close" to re-signing with the team on a one-year deal, according to Bob Kravitz of WTHR. Vinatieri's journey in the free-agent market was quite short-lived, but it is clear that the Colts are interested in retaining his services for at least another year. If […]

Duce Staley Promoted to Assistant Head Coach

The Philadelphia Eagles promoted Duce Staley to assistant head coach. Staley had been working as running backs coach, and was interviewed for the offensive coordinator position that eventually went to Mike Groh. Staley has been with the Eagles in a coaching role since 2011, and should have a chance to coordinate an offense before long.

Titans Agree To Extension With Ryan Succop

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with place kicker Ryan Succop on a five-year deal worth $20 million Tuesday, including $7.5 million in guarantees, according to a source informed of the terms of the contract. He will make $8.25 million over the first two years of the deal. Succop ranked fifth in the NFL in […]

Adam Vinatieri Intends to Kick in 2018

Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri told the media on Tuesday that he intends to continue kicking for the upcoming season, which would make it his 23rd in the NFL, per NFL Insider Adam Schefter. As a soon-to-be free agent, Vinatieri has spent two more seasons with Indianapolis (12) than in New England (10) and […]

Raiders Won't Bring Sebastian Janikowski Back

The Oakland Raiders have informed place kicker Sebastian Janikowski that they will not bring him back for the 2018 season, according to a source. His 18-year run with the Raiders will come to an end. One of the best and strongest-legged kicker in the NFL during his prime, Janikowski missed all of last season with […]

Frank Reich to Incorporate Fast, No-Huddle Offense for Colts

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media on Tuesday that he plans to incorporate an aggressive "multiple attack, up-tempo offense" for the upcoming season that will feature a heavy no-huddle component, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Fantasy owners should be excited that Reich is sticking to what he knows from his time […]

Eagles Have No Plans to Hire an Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly have no plans to hire an offensive coordinator to take the place of the departing Frank Reich. Reich was hired as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts after leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory as offensive coordinator. The Eagles appear to be going in house, possibly elevating both […]

Nick Sirianni Hired as Colts Offensive Coordinator

One day after hiring Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich to be their next head coach, the Indianapolis Colts have hired Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver coach Nick Sirianni to be the team's offensive coordinator, per NFL Reporter Field Yates. While Sirianni doesn't carry much name value, he has plenty of experience in the NFL […]

Frank Reich Emerging as Favorite to be Colts Head Coach

After the controversy surrounding New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, the Indianapolis Colts may have found their next head coach. Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich has emerged as the favorite to become the team's next head coach, per NFL Insider Adam Schefter. It seems that the Colts have committed to Reich barring any […]

Josh McDaniels Declines Offer to Become Next Colts Head Coach

In a shocking move, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has chosen to remain with the team mere hours after the Indianapolis Colts declared him to be their next head coach. Everyone was fooled by McDaniels seemingly already being one foot in the Colts organization's door, as the official Colts Twitter account announced that […]

Josh McDaniels Officially Named Next Colts Head Coach

With the New England Patriots losing Super Bowl LII on Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts have officially announced that former Pats offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will be the team's next head coach. Amid rumors of McDaniels having second thoughts, the search for one of the Colts central building blocks has finally come to an end. The […]

Eagles Fully Healthy Heading Into Super Bowl Weekend

The Philadelphia Eagles are fully healthy heading into the weekend of the Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan was back on the practice field on Friday after missing the previous two days due to an illness that had been going around the team. Several players missed practice earlier in the week or practiced but did […]

Matt Eberflus Expected to Follow Josh McDaniels to Indianapolis

With news that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is likely to become the next coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach Matt Eberflus is reportedly expected to follow as the team's defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero. Eberflus just completed his seventh season with the Cowboys and is […]

Josh McDaniels Slated to be Next Colts Head Coach

It appears that the search for the next Indianapolis Colts head coach might be at an end. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has Indianapolis as his preferred destination and is expected to accept the team's offer when it comes. We are unlikely to hear much more about […]

Josh McDaniels the "Clear Favorite" to be Next Colts Head Coach

While an official announcement hasn't been made concerning the next Indianapolis Colts head coach, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that various sources believe New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is the "clear favorite" to take the job. Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel is the other finalist so to speak, but it would not […]

Search for Next Colts Head Coach Narrowed Down to Two Candidates

After nearly two weeks of interviews for the Indianapolis Colts head coach position, it looks as if two candidates are beginning to stand out from the crowd -- New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. Colts general manager Chris Ballard told the media on Saturday that the door […]

Matt Rhule to Return to Baylor, Will Not Be Next Colts Head Coach

Baylor Bears head coach Matt Rhule is no longer being considered for the vacant Indianapolis Colts head coaching position, as he has elected to return to Baylor for the upcoming college season. Rhule is well respected in the college football community but didn't necessarily boast a lot of experience that would indicate success as an […]