"Younghoe Koo narrowly made one of his kicks yesterday, with a deflection off one of the uprights resulting in a successful attempt. At the end of the contest, though, a 44-yard field goal which would have tied the game was missed. "We have to bring a competitive edge," Morris said ( via The Athletic's Josh Kendall). " We have to go out there and look. We have to bring in people to compete."
""It definitely creates that sense of urgency. It's about the process you have to go through from a physical and mental standpoint." Morris added ( via Kendall) Koo is the incumbent for the time being but said the team will explore veteran as well as "up and coming" options. With over $8MM in cap space, finances will not be an issue if an addition is to be made."
"Koo enjoyed a strong run with the Falcons beginning in 2019. The 31-year-old South Korean earned a Pro Bowl nod the following year and remained among the league's most consistent kickers until 2024. Last year, Koo missed nine of his 34 field goal attempts, resulting in a career-low accuracy rate of 73.5%. A training camp competition took place involving Lenny Krieg, was was waived during roster cuts but retained via a practice squad agreement."
Atlanta will look into alternative options at kicker after Younghoe Koo narrowly made one kick via an uprights deflection and later missed a 44-yard attempt that would have tied the game. The team plans to bring in competitors, evaluating both veteran names and up‑and‑coming prospects, with more than $8MM in cap space available to sign a replacement if needed. Notable free-agent targets include Eddy Pineiro, Zane Gonzalez, and Greg Joseph. Koo produced strong seasons from 2019 through 2023 but regressed in 2024, missing nine of 34 field goals. Lenny Krieg remains a developmental option who may receive another opportunity.
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