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6 things to know about new Patriots kicker Mike Nugent

The Patriots are reportedly signing Mike Nugent to replace the Stephen Gostkowski, who was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday and will undergo season-ending surgery.

Nugent will be just the third player to kick for the Patriots this decade. Shayne Graham took over for the tail end of the 2010 season after Gostkowski suffered a thigh injury.

Here’s what you need to know about Nugent:

u25a0 Nugent, 37, was drafted by the Jets in the second round (47th overall) in 2005. He has spent 14 seasons in the league, most recently kicking for the Oakland Raiders in 2018.