"There's a relatively small sample size to work off of here, but between the XFL and NFL, Parker Romo has been accurate and has shown a quality leg, hitting his lone 50-plus try in 2024 and connecting from 57 in a then-longest XFL field goal try. Right now, the Falcons are getting him in the building to ensure they have a fallback option a phone call away"
"Koo, of course, had a rough Sunday in the season opener. He badly missed the game-tying 44 yard field goal, was fortunate to doink a 36 yarder in, and was penalized for missing the landing zone on a kickoff. After he struggled mightily in 2024, Koo simply doesn't have that much time to right the ship and show he should keep the job; I'm rooting hard for him to do it but it's hard to be optimistic given the recent track record."
"The Atlanta Falcons vowed to go out and add competition and insurance for Younghoe Koo after workouts, and they accomplished that pretty quickly. Per NFL insider Tom Pelissero, they've added former Vikings and Patriots kicker John Parker Romo to the practice squad, with a corresponding move pending. Parker Romo, a 28 year-old former undrafted free agent, started his career with the Saints, hit the XFL, and had cups of coffee with the Bears and Lions before signing with the Vikings in March 2024."
Atlanta signed kicker John Parker Romo to the practice squad as competition and insurance for Younghoe Koo. Parker Romo is a 28-year-old former undrafted free agent who played for the Saints, XFL teams, had brief stints with the Bears and Lions, and joined the Vikings in March 2024. He went 11-for-12 on field goals and 7-for-8 on extra points after re-signing in November, and showed kickoff strength and a 57-yard XFL connection. Younghoe Koo missed key kicks and had kickoff issues in the opener, putting his job at risk if struggles continue. The Falcons can elevate Romo as a short-term replacement.
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