The New England Patriots went through four kickers in 2019. Stephen Gostkowski started the year just like he had the previous 13, but a season-ending hip injury forced the club to look for outside help. Neither Mike Nugent worked out as a replacement, though, nor did Kai Forbath. Nick Folk, meanwhile, did a solid job: he appeared in eight games for the Patriots and made 16 of 19 field goal attempts as well as all 13 of his extra point attempts.
Following the season, however, New England’s kicking situation changed once again.