Los Angeles Chargers release kicker Tristan Vizcaino, sign Dustin Hopkins

Chargers cut struggling K Vizcaino, sign Hopkins

Dustin Hopkins was signed as the Chargers kicker on Tuesday after the team waived Tristan Vizcaino.

Chargers sign K Dustin Hopkins, waive Tristan Vizcaino

By JOE REEDY AP Sports WriterCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins was signed as the Los Angeles Chargers kicker on Tuesday after the team waived Tristan Vizcaino. Hopkins was released by Washington on Oct. 20 after seven seasons. He was 12 of 14 on field goals and 10 of 12 on extra points through six games. Hopkins has made 84% of his field-goal attempts during his career. Vizcaino won a kicking competition with Michael Badgley during the pr…

Chargers sign K Dustin Hopkins, waive Tristan Vizcaino - Local News 8

By JOE REEDY AP Sports WriterCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins was signed as the Los Angeles Chargers kicker on Tuesday after the team waived Tristan Vizcaino. Hopkins was released by Washington on Oct. 20 after seven seasons. He was 12 of 14 on field goals and 10 of 12 on extra points through six games. Hopkins has made 84% of his field-goal attempts during his career. Vizcaino won a kicking competition with Michael Badgley during the pr…

Chargers sign K Dustin Hopkins, waive Tristan Vizcaino

Chargers coach Brandon Staley often mentioned Tristan Vizcaino’s high potential as a kicker because of his strong leg. But as the missed extra points stacked, Staley and the Chargers had to keep their options open.When an experienced kicker became available, that option was more enticing than waiting for Vizcaino to overcome his growing pains and reach his potential.The Chargers announced the signing of kicker Dustin Hopkins and waived Vizcaino …

Los Angeles Chargers release kicker Tristan Vizcaino, sign Dustin Hopkins

The Los Angeles Chargers made a change at kicker Tuesday, releasing Tristan Vizcaino and signing former Washington Football Team member Dustin Hopkins.

Chargers sign kicker Dustin Hopkins ahead of Week 8 game vs. Patriots

The Los Angeles Chargers waived kicker Tristan Vizcaino and signed Dustin Hopkins as a replacement ahead of Sunday's game vs. the New England Patriots