New England Patriots Have Signed Notable College Kicker
On Wednesday afternoon, the New England Patriots announced the signing of a new kicker – one that college football fans will know well.
Former Michigan Wolverines standout kicker Quinn Nordin signed a new deal with the Patriots. Nordin announced the news with a photo on Twitter that shows him kicking overlaid with a Patriots logo.
Check it out.
— Quinn Nordin (@QuinnNordin) May 5, 2021
Nordin won’t be able to just walk into a starting role with his new team. Earlier this offseason, New England signed veteran kicker Nick Folk to a new contract.
Folk came in on a tryout with the Patriots during the 2019 season and helped solidify a position that cost the team dearly before he got there. He connected on 14-of-17 field goals during the 2019 season before earning the starting job again in 2020.
After nailing 26-of-28 field goals in 2020, Folk looks to maintain his grasp on the starting job.
The team also has former collegiate star and second-round pick Roberto Aguayo, who signed a futures contract with the team in January.
It’s possible Nordin becomes a cheaper option for New England than hanging on to Aguayo for the 2021 season.
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