Latest Riley Patterson News

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...

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...

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 wide receiver Allen Lazard on IR and promote Riley Patterson to kick against Texans

Oct. 31, 2024 18:22 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed wide receiver Allen Lazard on injured reserve and signed kicker Riley Patterson from the practice squad among a flurry of roster moves a few hours before their game against the Houston Texans on Thursday night. Defensive tackle...

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...

Tua Tagovailoa plays 1 series and throws TD pass in Dolphins' 13-6 win over Commanders

Aug. 17, 2024 23:59 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa went 5 for 5 with a touchdown pass in his only series to help the Miami Dolphins to a 13-6 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Playing for the first time since he signed a four-year, $212 million extension,...