"The Browns are sticking with Andre Szmyt, but the 49ers and the Falcons both scoured the free agent market for a new kicker. They landed on the same preferred option: veteran Eddy Piñeiro, who ranks fourth all-time with a 88.1% field goal conversion rate. Piñeiro revealed ( via NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco) that both San Francisco and Atlanta made him offers on Monday."
"He didn't say why he chose the 49ers, but it's likely because they offered him a 53-man roster spot. while the Falcons were looking to make a practice squad addition. After Piñeiro turned them down, the Falcons brought in John Parker Romo as competition to Younghoe Koo. The interest in Piñeiro highlights the quietly competitive in-season market for kicking talent. Due to a combination of poor performance, injury, and the occasional suspension, NFL teams typically combine to use more than 40 kickers every year."
Multiple NFL teams evaluated kicker changes after disappointing Week 1 performances. The Browns kept Andre Szmyt, while the 49ers and Falcons pursued veteran Eddy Piñeiro, who ranks fourth all-time with an 88.1% field-goal rate. Piñeiro received offers from both San Francisco and Atlanta and chose the 49ers, likely because they offered a 53-man roster spot while the Falcons planned a practice-squad addition. After Piñeiro declined, Atlanta brought in John Parker Romo as competition to Younghoe Koo. The in-season market for kickers is competitive, and teams typically use more than 40 kickers each year. Consistent performance should secure Piñeiro's roster spot.
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