While a lot can still change, the Indianapolis Colts appear highly confident in their current place kicker Chase McLaughlin—even with reliable veteran options available.
After 47 year old legendary longtime kicker Adam Vinatieri had a really rough season in 2019—at least partially battling injuries (including a season-ending knee injury), the Colts turned to the 23 year old McLaughlin late in the year—with encouraging results.
The former undrafted rookie free agent out of Illinois was claimed off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers ahead of Week 14 (as the Colts won in waiver priority over the New England Patriots) and went on to convert 5 of 6 (83.