Tagged: Giorgio Tavecchio (12 Results)
Kicking competition coming to Atlanta
Atlanta head coach Dan Quinn said on Tuesday that the Falcons plan to add another kicker to compete with incumbent kicker YOUNGHOE KOO. The Falcons had a revolving door at the… More kicker position last season, before finally settling on Koo. Koo made 23 of his 26 field-goal attempts and 15 of 16 extra points after taking over for GIORGIO TAVECCHIO and MATT BRYANT. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Kicker Bryant to try out with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to bring in kicker MATT BRYANT for a tryout. Bryant, 44, played previously for the Falcons but he parted ways with the team during the offseason.… More Current kicker GIORGIO TAVECCHIO has struggled throughout the preseason, prompting Atlanta to look for possible alternatives. The Falcons also signed kicker BLAIR WALSH on Saturday. Less
Source: Team Website
Falcons add kicker Walsh
The Atlanta Falcons signed kicker BLAIR WALSH on Saturday to compete with struggling kicker GIORGIO TAVECCHIO. Tavecchio has made only 4 of 8 field goals during the exhibition season. Walsh was… More a sixth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2012 NFL Draft. Walsh was named All-Pro as a rookie, but his career went sideways after he missed a potential game-winning kick in the 2015 playoffs. If Walsh can beat out Tavecchio, he will open the season against his former team as the Falcons play the Vikings on September 8th in Minnesota. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons cut Matt Bryant
The Atlanta Falcons cut kicker MATT BRYANT, who was with the team for ten seasons. Bryant, who will turn 44 in May, said he doesn’t plan to retire. Atlanta is expected to keep GIORGIO TAVECCHIO, who filled-in nicely last season while Bryant was out with an injury.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bryant to return for Falcons
Atlanta kicker MATT BRYANT will return to action when the Falcons host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Bryant has been out with an injury, with GIORGIO TAVECCHIO filling in admirably during his absence. The Falcons are actually expected to keep both kickers, possibly through the end of the season.
Source: Team Blog
Bryant ready to return?
Atlanta kicker MATT BRYANT participated fully in Thursday’s practice for the first time since suffering a strained right hamstring in mid-October. Bryant appears ready to return for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. GIORGIO TAVECCHIO handled place-kicking duties while Bryant was out but his fantasy days appear to be numbered.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons kicker Bryant out vs. Browns
Atlanta kicker MATT BRYANT will miss his third consecutive game when the Falcons play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Bryant has been out with an injured hamstring but GIORGIO TAVECCHIO has filled in nicely in his absence.
Source: Team Website
Falcons kicker Bryant out vs. Washington
Atlanta kicker MATT BRYANT’s right hamstring is still not in working order, meaning that he will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday. GIORGIO TAVECCHIO will handle the kicking duties for… More Bryant. Tavecchio filled in nicely in Week 7, earning the special teams player of the week honor for his efforts. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Falcons sign new kicker
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that they have signed kicker GIORGIO TAVECCHIO. Pro Bowl kicker MATT BRYANT injured his hamstring while kicking a 57-yard field goal on Sunday. No word just yet on how long Bryant might be out of action.
Source: Team Website
Raiders expected to retain kicker Tavecchio
With veteran kicker SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI now out of the picture in Oakland, the Raiders are expected to retain GIORGIO TAVECCHIO for the 2018 season. Tavecchio, 27, replaced the injured Janikowski last season and started strong before fading down the stretch.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Podcast: September 15 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 2 of the NFL regular season, and a special guest joins the podcast to share two verrrrrry deep sleeper picks. Sponsored by Fantasy Index Blackout. more »
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Around the NFL: Raiders place Janikowski on injured reserve
Sebastian Janikowski will miss at least half of the season with a back injury. The Raiders are replacing him for the time being with Giorgio Tavecchio, a former soccer player from Italy. more »
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