US EditionFollowing Crucial Miss by Koo in Opener, Falcons Sign Former Vikings Kicker Romo to Practice Squad
The Falcons signed John Parker Romo to challenge Younghoe Koo, who missed nine field goals last season and struggled early this year, aiming to improve their kicking reliability.
- On Tuesday, the Atlanta Falcons signed Kicker John Parker Romo to their practice squad, NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero said.
- After Younghoe Koo's critical miss Sunday, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said they'd bring in experienced competition following Koo's missed 44-yard field goal in Atlanta's 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- The kicker's resume includes 17 of 19 field goals in the XFL and 11-for-12 in NFL games with Minnesota last season.
- The Falcons brought in several kickers for a tryout including Zane Gonzalez, Michael Badgley and Ben Sauls, then added John Parker Romo to the practice squad to compete with Younghoe Koo.
- Romo's career has included multiple short stints with NFL clubs, including the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints, and he spent training camp with the Atlanta Falcons before this practice-squad signing.
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Following crucial miss by Koo in opener, Falcons sign former Vikings kicker Romo to practice squad
The Atlanta Falcons have signed former Minnesota kicker Parker Romo to their practice squad, creating competition at the position after Younghoe Koo’s crucial last-second missed field goal in the team’s 23-20 opening loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.
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Marietta Daily JournalReport: Falcons signing K John Parker Romo to practice squad
The Atlanta Falcons are signing kicker John Parker Romo to the practice squad, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.
Falcons bring in competition for Younghoe Koo
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