Marc Raimondi
The Atlanta Falcons are waiving kicker Parker Romo following his miss of a probably game-tying additional level Sunday, the workforce confirmed with ESPN.
To exchange him, the Falcons have signed veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez, a supply confirmed. Gonzalez has labored out a number of occasions with the kicker-needy workforce over the previous few months.
The information was first reported by NFL Media.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. accomplished an 8-yard landing cross to large receiver Drake London with 4:40 left in opposition to the New England Patriots on Sunday. The landing bought the Falcons inside 24-23 and Romo's additional level would have tied the sport. However Romo missed large proper, and the Falcons ended up dropping by the identical rating.
Romo was with the Patriots in coaching camp, however he was launched on cut-down day. Romo was 11-of-14 on discipline purpose makes an attempt for Atlanta.
The Falcons signed Romo after Week 1 when longtime Younghoe Koo missed a 44-yard discipline purpose try with 6 seconds left that will have tied the sport in opposition to the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Koo was later launched and has since signed with the New York Giants.
Gonzalez, 30, was 5-of-7 on discipline purpose makes an attempt final season with the Washington Commanders after three seasons out of the NFL. He has additionally kicked for the Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns.
The Falcons are additionally carrying two kickers — Ben Sauls and Lenny Krieg — on their apply squad. Krieg, a German-born rookie, carries a world designation.
