CHASE MCLAUGHLIN NEWS

OBJ questionable, Clowney back as Browns ready for KC opener

Odell Beckham Jr.’s playing status for Sunday’s opener at Kansas City remains up in the air

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' new-look defense faces tough first test with Chiefs

The Browns upgraded their defense during the offseason

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will kick Week 1 Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said McLaughlin will be the team's placekicker Week 1 against the Chiefs, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact McLaughlin outkicked Cody Parkey in training camp but was not declared the de facto kicker until Monday. The Browns added Chris Naggar to the practice squad last week, but it will not affect McLaughlin's status at this time. He made all of his preseason kicks before missing on a 56-yard field-goal attempt then later an extra-point kick in the third preseason game.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns rookie Owusu-Koramoah primed for opener with Chiefs

After a couple setbacks, Browns rookie Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah says he's ready for his first NFL game

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chase McLaughlin will kick for Cleveland Browns in season opener vs. Kansas City Chiefs Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin has received the nod for Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Browns get defensive regulars back as opener at KC nears

The Browns’ defense is getting healthy just in time for a matchup against Patrick Mahomes and those high-scoring Chiefs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Some misses Sunday McLaughlin was successful on two of three field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 19-10 win over Atlanta in preseason Week 3.

Impact McLaughlin is the last kicker standing for the Browns, but he's not a lock to open the regular season two weeks from now. His lone field-goal miss was a 56-yard attempt at the end of the first half -- it hit the crossbar. He showed a good leg all camp, particularly on kickoffs leading to touchbacks, but the Browns are expected to review available placekickers between now and Week 1.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doink! Crossbar denies McLaughlin's 57-yard FG try Doink! The Crossbar denies Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin's 57-yard field goal try.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • NFL.COM

Still the lone kicker McLaughlin is the lone kicker in camp after the Browns waived Cody Parkey on Tuesday, Dan Labbe of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact As of Thursday, the Browns had not brought in another leg to challenge McLaughlin, but they aren't committing to him yet. Whether it's head coach Kevin Stefanski or special-teams coach Mike Priefer, the staff utilized "coachspeak" regarding McLaughlin opening the season as the team's kicker. Stefanski said general manager Andrew Berry will discuss the kicking situation following the final preseason game, while Priefer said he doesn't make those decisions. It looks like McLaughlin will handle the kicking chores in Sunday's preseason finale against Atlanta, then the Browns will assess their kicking situation.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

For Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin the competition isn't over just yet Even with Cleveland Browns kicker Cody Parkey having gone down with a quadriceps injury, kicker Chase McLaughlin still must earn the job.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

WATCH: Cleveland Browns K Chase McLaughlin won't be handed his role on team Cleveland Browns special teams coordinator Mike Priefer said kicker Chase McLaughlin doesn't automatically win kicker's job with teammate's...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Handling kicking duties McLaughlin is in position to handle the Browns' kicking duties with Cody Parkey headed to IR with a quad injury, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact That said, it's quite plausible that the Browns could bring another kicker aboard to challenge McLaughlin, but for now the 25-year-old, who's had regular-season stints with a handful of teams over the last two campaigns, will work behind Cleveland's Baker Mayfield-led offense. It's an assignment that could result in fantasy relevance for McLaughlin, if he ends up cementing it.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns kicker Parkey headed to IR, McLaughlin likely starter

Browns kicker Cody Parkey is being placed on injured reserve, meaning Chase McLaughlin will likely begin the season as Cleveland’s starter

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns kicker Cody Parkey headed to injured reserve; Chase McLaughlin not handed the job GM Andrew Berry and his staff will discuss their options with University of Illinois product Chase McLaughlin the lone kicker in camp

AUGUST 23, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Steps in for Parkey McLaughlin handled all of the kicking duties in the second half of Sunday's 17-13 win over the Giants in preseason Week 2 due to an injury to Cody Parkey (quadriceps), Andrew Gribb...

Impact McLaughlin has converted all his field-goal and extra-point attempts this preseason, including a 49-yard field goal with plenty to spare in Sunday's win, and all but one kickoff has resulted in a touchback. The lone kick returned Sunday was from two yards inside the end zone and ended up with the Giants at their own 13-yard line. Head coach Kevin Stefanski was not sure how Parkey's injury occurred or the severity. Parkey is still considered the favorite to win the job, but obviously the injury will be a factor in the coming weeks.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keenum throws TD, Browns beat Giants in matchup of reserves

Case Keenum showed why Cleveland invested in him to back up Baker Mayfield, throwing a touchdown pass and leading the Browns to a 17-13 win over the New York Giants in an exhibitio...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns owners Haslams realistic about team's chances

Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam know they've finally got a good team, maybe even a Super Bowl contender

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFLPA President criticizes league on vaccine wristbands

Browns center and NFLPA President JC Tretter feels the NFL is trying to shame players by urging teams to require vaccinated and unvaccinated players to wear different colored wrist...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Cleveland The Browns claimed McLaughlin off waivers from the Jets on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact McLaughlin will get a chance to compete with the Browns this offseason. The team already rostered two kickers (Cody Parkey and Matt McCrane) before claiming McLaughlin.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kicker hits open market The Jets released McLaughlin on Friday.

Impact McLaughlin only made one appearance for the Jets last season, in which he wasn't afforded the chance to make a single field-goal try. He did suit up for three games in Jacksonville, converting four of five field-goal attempts and three of four extra-point tries.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets cut 6 including WR Doctson, sign 6 of 10 draft picks

The New York Jets cut six players including wide receiver Josh Doctson among a flurry of moves before the team’s first rookie minicamp practice under new coach Robert Saleh

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No FG attempts in Jets debut McLaughlin made both PAT attempts and didn't attempt a field goal in Sunday's 28-14 loss to New England.

Impact McLaughlin made his Jets debut in the season finale after the team waived Sam Ficken. The 24-year-old Illinois product could compete for the kicking job in New York next season, though he didn't do much to give himself a leg up in that competition with this quiet performance.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets waive K Ficken, activate RG Van Roten from IR

The New York Jets waived kicker Sam Ficken and activated right guard Greg Van Roten from injured reserve in a series of roster moves ahead of the season finale at New England

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kicking in Week 17 McLaughlin will be the Jets' starting kicker in Sunday's game against the Patriots following news that the team waived Sam Ficken.

Impact McLaughlin has played 18 games for four different teams -- the Jets will be his fifth -- since entering the league in 2019. In that stretch, McLaughlin has connected on 22 of 28 field-goal attempts and 29 of 30 extra-point tries. Week 17 may serve as a tryout for McLaughlin's future with the team.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Browns McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Dec. 14, but he has yet to suit up for Gang Green. Sam Ficken will continue to be the team's starting kicker.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE