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  • Chargers' Cameron Dicker: Fellow kicker traded

    The Chargers have traded Dustin Hopkins to the Browns, leaving Dicker as the team's lone kicking option, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    The two had been competing for the team's Week 1 kicking assignment, but with Hopkins on the move, Dicker is slated to handle the job ahead of the coming season. In that context, the 23-year-old profiles as a viable fantasy option while working with the Chargers' Justin Herbert-helmed offense.

  • Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Traded to Cleveland

    The Browns traded a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Chargers in exchange for Hopkins on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Hopkins had been competing with Cameron Dicker for the Chargers' kicking job, but the 32-year-old now is headed to Cleveland, where he's slated to take over for Cade York, who the Browns plan to cut, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Hopkins is slated to debut with his new team Sunday, Sept. 10 against the Bengals.

  • Tanner Brown K | ATL

    Rams' Tanner Brown: Finishes 2-for-4 on FG's

    Brown missed a 39-yard field-goal attempt during Saturday's 41-0 preseason loss to the Broncos.

    Brown wasn't given many opportunities to show off his leg with the Rams offense stuck in neutral all night, and his lone field goal attempt sailed wide left. The rookie kicker missed half of his four field-goal attempts, and while he did make all four of his PATs, the pair of misses may be enough for the Rams to call on some veteran help after Tuesday's cutdown day.

  • Buccaneers' Chase McLaughlin: Stellar finish to preseason

    McLaughlin connected on field goals of 47, 27, 38 and 48 yards while also drilling both extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 26-20 preseason win over the Ravens on Saturday night.

    McLaughlin commemorated his victory over Rodrigo Blankenship in their summer job battle by validating the coaching staff's decision with a perfect showing. The fifth-year pro could be a valuable fantasy asset if he can improve on his career 78.8 percent field-goal conversion rate, considering he'll be attached to a Buccaneers offense that boasts superior pass-catching talent but is helmed by arguably only a slightly above-average quarterback in Baker Mayfield.

  • Mike Badgley K | IND

    Michael Badgley: Gets cut loose

    Badgley was released by the Titans on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Badgley's exit will leave Tennessee without a kicker on their roster. The 28-year-old handled kicking duties in the team's preseason contest with the Patriots on Friday, making three of four field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries. However, the Titans seemingly feel as though they can find a better option before their Week 1 matchup with the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 10.

  • Cade York K | CIN

    Browns' Cade York: Not named starter

    Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Sunday that he has not committed to York being the Browns' starting kicker for Week 1, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Stefanski reiterated that the discussions have been internal and that York is "really talented." The 2022 fourth-round pick out of LSU has struggled in the preseason, going just 4-for-8 on field goal tries in four games, but he has converted on all eight extra-point attempts. The Browns opted to not bring in another kicker during training camp, but with York's preseason performance, they could change course and bring in some competition ahead of their season opener against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 10.

  • Lucas Havrisik: Gets cut loose

    Havrisik was waived by the Colts on Sunday.

    Havrisik was brought back by the team on a reserve/future deal in January. However, he was unable to win the team's kicking duties over the veteran, Matt Gay. The Arizona product will now need to seek an opportunity elsewhere, or he could possibly end up on Indianapolis' practice squad once again.

  • Younghoe Koo K | NYG

    Falcons' Younghoe Koo: Shaky start to preseason

    Koo made two of his four extra-point tries and both of his field-goal attempts across three preseason games.

    Koo got off to a shaky start in the preseason, missing two of his three extra-point tries in the opener. However, he was able to settle down in the second exhibition and made all three of his kicks, including field goals from 36 and 45 yards. Koo didn't get an attempt in the preseason finale, as Atlanta's offense was blanked by Pittsburgh. Despite the early struggles, Koo's job remains safe, as he's been one of the more reliable kickers over the past four seasons. He could also see a boost in fantasy value this year if the Falcons' improved offense is able to live up to the hype with first-time starter Desmond Ridder at the helm.

  • Graham Gano K | NYG

    Giants' Graham Gano: Perfect on kicks in preseason

    Gano made all three of his field-goal tries, including two from more than 50 yards, and his lone extra-point attempt in Saturday's exhibition loss to the Jets.

    Gano showed off his big leg by connecting on a 57-yarder in the second quarter and a 56-yarder in the third. The veteran kicker finished a perfect 6-for-6 on field-goal attempts in preseason action, with all six coming from 40-plus yards out. He also made all five of his extra-point tries and appears primed for New York's season opener against Dallas on Sept. 10. Gano tied for 11th among kickers last year with 119 points, and his fantasy value is increased in formats in which distance matters, as Gano tied for fifth among NFL kickers last season with eight makes (on nine attempts) from at least 50 yards.

  • Mike Badgley K | IND

    Titans' Michael Badgley: Solid debut with Titans

    Badgley made three of his four field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point attempts in Friday's preseason game against the Patriots.

    Badgley signed with the Titans on Tuesday. He made his first two kicks, which were field goals from 44 and 27 yards away. Badgley then missed his next attempt but bounced back and turned in an overall solid performance. Tennessee has been searching for a steady kicker this offseason, and Badgley took a step toward proving he's a capable option.

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