Patriots in trade conversations involving Nick Folk after kicker competition with rookie, per report

The NFL’s 53-man roster cut-off date is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, however you’ll be expecting to look a variety of trades as smartly. Teams were busy on the kicker place, and we even noticed the Cleveland Browns unload their second-year kicker Cade York and trade for Dustin Hopkins, previously of the Los Angeles Chargers, on Monday. It’s very conceivable we see some other kicker trade on Tuesday.

Per The Athletic, the New England Patriots have engaged in trade discussions involving kicker Nick Folk. This signifies that rookie fourth-round pick out Chad Ryland has gained the kicking competition. Both avid gamers didn’t pass over a unmarried kick in the preseason, however Bill Belichick is reportedly going with the more youthful man. 

Folk, who’s 38 years previous, has been with the Patriots since 2019. In 57 video games with New England, he has made 89.3% of his box objective makes an attempt, and 91.3% of his additional issues. Folk has additionally performed for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 211 profession NFL games, he has transformed on 82.9% of his box objective makes an attempt and 96.8% of his additional issues.

As for the place Folk may just land, Mike Vrabel’s Tennessee Titans are a workforce to stay in thoughts. They have labored via and launched 3 kickers this preseason, the newest being veteran Michael Badgley, who ignored a 39-yard box objective vs. New England remaining Friday evening. 

If you have been curious, the Chargers netted a 2025 seventh-round variety for the loser in their kicking competition. It’s conceivable the Patriots can achieve one thing just a bit bit higher if there is a marketplace for Folk, equivalent to a seventh-rounder this 12 months.