Latest Spencer Shrader News

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goal

Nov. 24, 2024 18:04 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ten yards into a scramble, Patrick Mahomes could have easily slid for a first down or simply ducked out of bounds and moved on to the next play. Instead, the three-time Super Bowl MVP cut back inside and raced another 23 yards up the field, helping to set up...

Why are so many NFL kickers getting hurt? Specialist switches have been trending up this season

Nov. 15, 2024 15:58 PM EST

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The kicker carousel has spun frequently around the NFL this fall. The riders keep getting hurt. Traditionally viewed in this tough-guy sport as the quirky specialists who get to steer clear of the danger that lurks on the field, the place-kicking...

Chiefs K Harrison Butker has meniscus surgery in left, non-kicking knee, could be back this season

Nov. 15, 2024 14:44 PM EST

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had surgery to repair the meniscus in his left, non-kicking knee on Friday, though coach Andy Reid said following practice that the two-time defending Super Bowl champions hope to have him back later this season. The Chiefs signed Spencer Shrader off the...

Unbeaten Chiefs travel to face Bills in matchup of AFC division leaders

Nov. 15, 2024 12:26 PM EST

Kansas City (9-0) at Buffalo (8-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 2 1/2. Series record: Bills lead 29-25-1. Against the spread: Chiefs 5-4, Bills 6-4. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Bills 27-24 in AFC...

Jets could have their 4th kicker in 4 games after losing Shrader to the Chiefs

Nov. 14, 2024 18:24 PM EST

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets' kicking carousel is spinning again. Anders Carlson could be the team's fourth kicker in as many games when the Jets host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. That's because Spencer Shrader, who made both of his field-goal...

Chiefs putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve ahead of knee procedure, AP source says

Nov. 14, 2024 18:06 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve while he undergoes a procedure on his knee, though they hope to have him back for the playoffs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The Chiefs are...

Jets' Spencer Shrader expected to kick against Cardinals after another shakeup at the position

Nov. 08, 2024 15:33 PM EST

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Spencer Shrader is next up in the New York Jets' kicking shuffle. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Friday that Shrader is likely to be the team's kicker Sunday at Arizona after another shakeup at the position. Riley Patterson, who made all...

Jets place kicker Zuerlein on IR and sign Patterson and Shrader to the practice squad

Oct. 30, 2024 12:25 PM EDT

The New York Jets placed struggling kicker Greg Zuerlein on injured reserve and signed potential replacements Riley Patterson and Spencer Shrader to the practice squad. Zuerlein, who has missed six of his 15 field-goal attempts this season, appeared on the team's injury report...