The New England Patriots didn’t draft a kicker, but they’re reportedly making sure to sign one for competition with Chad Ryland ahead of the 2024 season.
Per ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the team agreed on a deal with former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Joey Slye on Thursday. Slye is a veteran special-teamer with previous stints with the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Football Team, prior to joining the Jaguars.
Ryland, who will be entering his second NFL season, will be looking to bounce back from a rocky rookie campaign, where he went 16-of-25 kicking for a 64 percent field goal percentage.