JOEY SLYE NEWS

Set to kick for Houston in Week 3 The Texans elevated Slye from the practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Slye is set for a third straight turn as Houston's placekicker, as Ka'imi Fairbairn won't be eligible to come off injured reserve until Week 4 at the earliest. In last weekend's loss to Cleveland, the Texans only afforded Slye one field-goal attempt, which he missed. Now, with rookie Davis Mills set to helm Houston's offense Thursday against the Panthers, Slye could have limited scoring opportunities once again.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Slye reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Slye missed his only field-goal attempt in Sunday's loss to the Browns. However, he did convert all three of his extra-point attempts. He has been replacing Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) has Houston's placement kicker.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' Mills must improve if Taylor is out against Panthers

The Houston Texans hope Tyrod Taylor can play Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses late FGA Slye missed his lone field-goal attempt and went three-for-three on extra-point kicks in Sunday's 31-21 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Slye was wide left from 41 yards out with just over two minutes left, negating the Texans' attempted comeback from a 10-point deficit. It was his first miss in five tries this season. Slye's expected to be Houston's placekicker until Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) is ready and can be reinstated from injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be top kicker Slye was elevated from Houston's practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Slye drilled all three of his attempts in the season opener and he'll be slated to be the top kicker once more with Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) still sidelined. Slye will likely officially join the active roster next week, as he's now out of practice squad elevations.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers hope Gonzalez settles revolving door at kicker

Zane Gonzalez will take over kicking duties for the Carolina Panthers when they host the New Orleans Saints this week

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets kicker Ammendola has stunning debut as punter in pinch

Matt Ammendola had an impressive NFL debut for the New York Jets as a punter

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reverts back to practice squad Slye reverted back to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Slye connected on all three of his field goals and all four of his extra points during Sunday's 37-21 win over Jacksonville. His big day couldn't entice the Texans to keep him around as they will likely activate Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) this week.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' defense had attitude, edge in Week 1 win over Jets

Defensive end Haason Reddick said the Carolina Panthers' defense has put the league on notice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big game in opener Slye converted all three field-goal attempts and four extra-point kicks in Sunday's 37-21 win over Jacksonville.

Impact Slye was added to the active roster from the practice squad because primary kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) was inactive. His productive 13-point day may be enticing, but unless Fairbairn's injury is significant, it does not mean much for Slye's fantasy prospects for the season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps to active roster The Texans elevated Slye from the practice squad Saturday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Ka'imi Fairbairn missed Houston's exhibition finale with a minor injury, which was revealed to be a tweak of a leg muscle. Coach David Culley ruled Fairbairn out for Week 1 on Wednesday before the team placed him on IR shortly thereafter. Slye, whom the Texans signed to the practice squad this week, thus will handle placekicking duties Sunday and perhaps beyond. As the Panthers' primary kicker the past two seasons, he connected on 79.4 percent of field-goal attempts and 90.1 percent of his point-after tries.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans elevate TE Antony Auclair, K Joey Slye to active roster The Houston Texans have elevated kicker Joey Slye and tight end Antony Auclair from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' past clashes with future as QBs Darnold, Wilson meet

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Best option heading into Week 1 After the Texans placed Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) on the injured list Wednesday, Slye is the lone remaining kicker in the organization, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Fairbairn pulled a muscle during warmups for the team's final preseason game and will now miss at least the first three weeks of the season. Houston signed Joey Slye to its practice squad Tuesday, and he appears to be best option heading into Sunday's 1:00 p.m. EDT kickoff against the Jaguars. Slye spent the last two seasons with the Panthers and booted eight field goals from 50 yards or longer during 2019.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Houston Slye was signed to the Texans' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The 25-year-old was let go by the Panthers at roster cutdowns and will now join the Texans as kicking depth with Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) nursing a minor injury. Slye has massive range but struggled with consistency in his first two NFL seasons, going 54-for-68 on field-goal attempts and 64-for-71 on PATs.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kicking change: Panthers keep Santoso, release slumping Slye

Ryan Santoso didn’t take long to leave an impression on the Carolina Panthers coaching staff and steal a roster spot from the slumping Joey Slye

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Let go Saturday Slye was waived by the Panthers on Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact It was reported only minutes earlier that Slye had officially lost the kicking competition to Ryan Santoso, so it's not a surprise to see the Panthers move on from him shortly after. Slye obviously has one of the strongest legs in the league, but accuracy concerns have been an issue for the Virginia Tech product since he came into the league. The two-year starter's big leg likely will net him another opportunity with a different team, but he'll obviously have to work out the lack of consistency in order to be a reliable fantasy option.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be cut soon The Panthers may waive Slye before Tuesday's cut deadline, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact They'd be doing Slye a favor if it's already been determined that Ryan Santoso will be the Week 1 kicker. Slye has one of the strongest right legs in the league, but his accuracy has been inconsistent, and it sounds like he took a step backward this summer. As a result, the Panthers tried out different kickers, with Santoso perhaps locking down the job when he made each of his five kicks in Friday's preseason game against Pittsburgh. Slye's struggles continued in the game, as he missed from 49 yards on his lone field-goal attempt.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses once again Slye missed his only field-goal attempt but made his lone extra-point try in Friday night's 34-9 preseason win over the Steelers.

Impact Slye watched the newly acquired Ryan Santoso make all five of his kicks, including a 52-yarder, while he missed his first attempt from 49 yards. That contrast, along with Slye's well-documented inconsistencies of late, could cost him his job as Carolina's kicker, a role he's held the past two seasons.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Panthers have tough roster cuts to make, but Joey Slye's fate looks decided The Panthers have to decide if it’s time to cut Joey Slye in favor of Ryan Santoso.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers smother Steelers backups 34-9

Sam Darnold completed 19 of 25 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns, and the Carolina Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-9 in the preseason finale for both teams

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Needs solid game Friday Slye could lose ground to Ryan Santoso if his slump continues during Friday's preseason finale against the Steelers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Slye has missed three kicks so far this preseason, and the Panthers recently acquired Santoso from the Giants via trade. Of course, Carolina only traded a conditional seventh-round pick in exchange for Santoso, and the condition requires him to play two regular-season games, so the team won't be at a loss if Slye wins the starting gig. The Panthers will give Slye another chance to prove himself Friday, but any more mistakes could prove costly.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers just traded for another kicker to compete with Joey Slye The Panthers are wasting no time trying out new kickers after Joey Slye’s preseason struggles.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joey Slye's last stand? Panthers mulling options with their kicker off to a shaky start Distance has never been Joey Slye's problem. But he's struggling with accuracy and confidence, and has competition in Dominik Eberle.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM