Titans sign Joey Slye as new kicker, replacing Nick Folk after 2 seasons
The Tennessee Titans have signed six-year veteran Joey Slye as their new kicker instead of bringing back 40-year-old Nick Folk for a third seasonMARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NICK FOLK
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Strong 2024 season Folk (abdomen) made 21 of his 22 field-goal attempts and all 25 of his extra-point attempts across 14 games with the Titans in 2024.
Impact Folk missed Tennessee's final three games, but he had a strong season otherwise. His only missed field goal came in Week 10 when he pushed a 49-yard attempt wide right, and he impressively made all six of his attempts from 50 yards away or further. Though he'll be entering his age-41 season, Folk should receive a contract this offseason -- whether in Tennessee or elsewhere -- after another strong campaign.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Strong 2024 season Folk (abdomen) made 21 of his 22 field-goal attempts and all 25 of his extra-point attempts across 14 games with the Titans in 2024.
Impact Folk missed Tennessee's final three games, but he had a strong season otherwise. His only missed field goal came in Week 10 when he pushed a 49-yard attempt wide right, and he impressively made all six of his attempts from 50 yards away or further. Though he'll be entering his age-41 season, Folk should receive a contract this offseason -- whether in Tennessee or elsewhere -- after another strong campaign.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
The Titans starting QB Will Levis in their regular-season finale against the Texans
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Out for Week 18 finale Folk (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Matthew Wright should again handle kicking duties for Tennessee in Week 18. Folk will close out the 2024 season missing his third straight contest, finishing 21 of 22 on field-goal attempts, registering an NFL-best 95.5 percent success rate. He also made all 25 of his extra-point tries. He's been nearly automatic in two seasons for Tennessee, leading the league in field-goal make percentage in both 2023 and 2024. The 40-year-old is scheduled to be a free agent in March.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Upgrades practice activity Folk (abdomen) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Folk has missed the Titans' last two games and was listed as a non-participant for each of the team's previous four practices before getting back on the field Thursday, albeit in a limited capacity. The Titans will reassess Folk following Friday's practice before determining whether he or practice-squad member Matthew Wright will handle the kicking duties in Sunday's season finale versus the Texans.
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Misses Wednesday's practice Folk (abdomen) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Folk has missed the Titans' last two games due to an abdomen injury, and Wednesday's DNP likely suggests he's in jeopardy of missing a third in the Week 18 matchup against the Texans. The 40-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up Sunday. It's unclear who would kick for Tennessee if Folk is sidelined in Week 18, as Matthew Wright was waived Monday after kicking for the team in Week 17.
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Missing second consecutive game Folk (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Folk will miss a second consecutive game. The Titans plan to add Matthew Wright from their practice squad to fill in for Folk after Brayden Narveson missed his only field-goal attempt while kicking in Folk's place against the Colts in Week 16. Folk's last chance to suit up this season will come against the Texans in Week 18.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Misses another practice Folk (abdomen) didn't practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Folk's abdominal injury prevented him from playing in the 38-30 loss to the Colts in Week 16 and has now kept him sidelined for the team's first two Week 17 practices. According to Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com, the Titans remain hopeful that Folk will be able to handle kicking duties in this Sunday's game in Jacksonville, but Tennessee added some insurance by signing Matthew Wright to their practice squad Thursday. Wright would presumably be elevated to the roster Saturday if Folk is in any danger of missing a second straight game.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Titans and Jags meet for 2nd time in 4 weeks, but with QB Mason Rudolph starting for Tennessee
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Listed as DNP Wednesday Folk (abdomen) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice estimate, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Folk missed the team's Week 16 loss versus the Colts with an abdomen injury and is now in danger of missing his second straight contest. If the 40-year-old ends up being unable to return for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars, Brayden Narveson will handle the kicking duties once again.
DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Unable to go in Week 16 Folk (abdomen) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Folk entered Sunday's game as a true game-time decision after managing only one limited practice session during the week. He's been a consistent kicker for the Titans this season, so his absence could affect the team's special teams play. Brayden Narveson will take over the kicking duties.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to be game-time call Coach Brian Callahan said Friday that Folk (abdomen) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Colts, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The Titans are expected to have Brayden Narveson elevated from the practice squad as insurance should Folk be unable to kick against Indianapolis. Folk has been nearly automatic this season, making 21 of 22 field-goal attempts (95.5 percent) and all 25 of his extra-point tries. He's been the Titans' best means of offense in 2024.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
DNP on Thursday Folk (abdomen) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Folk has missed the Titans' first two practices of the week due to an abdominal injury, and it appears he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for Sunday's game against the Colts. The Titans have Brayden Narveson on the practice squad, and he would be elevated to the active roster should Folk not progress through his recovery enough to play. Folk has been one of the most accurate kickers in the NFL this year, going 21-for-22 on field-goal attempts and converting on all 25 extra-point tries through 14 regular-season games.
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Dealing with different injury Folk (abdomen) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Folk played through a groin injury in Tennessee's Week 15 loss to the Bengals, converting on all three of his extra-point tries while not attempting a field goal. He appears to be dealing with an abdomen issue following Sunday's contest, which held him out of Wednesday's practice. The Titans have another kicker on their practice squad, Arlington Hambright, that could potentially be added to the active roster if Folk continues to miss practices throughout the week.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with different injury Folk (abdomen) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Folk played through a groin injury in Tennessee's Week 15 loss to the Bengals, converting on all three of his extra-point tries while not attempting a field goal. He now appears to be dealing with an abdomen issue following Sunday's contest, which held him out of Wednesday's practice. The Titans have another kicker on their practice squad, Arlington Hambright, that could potentially be added to the active roster if Folk continues to miss practices throughout the week.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to PATs Folk made all three of his extra-point attempts and did not attempt a field goal in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Bengals.
Impact The only Titans scores came on four trips to the end zone, with the final coming as time expired. That limited Folk to only three extra-point attempts, ending his four-game streak of making multiple field goals. Positively, he has yet to miss an extra-point attempt on the campaign.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for Sunday Folk (groin) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Bengals, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Falk was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, but he capped Week 15 prep with back-to-back full sessions, clearing up any question about his availability ahead of the weekend. Coach Brian Callahan said as much Friday, telling Wyatt that Folk had a good week and would be good to go for Sunday's game. Among kickers with at least 13 appearances this season, Folk ranks 17th (out of 22) with 6.5 points per game.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Full practice Thursday Folk (groin) was a full participant at the Titans' practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Folk was unavailable for practice Wednesday with a groin injury, but his full participation Thursday clears any concern of his availability to play Sunday versus the Bengals. The kicker has gone a perfect nine-for-nine on field-goal attempts while making all five of his PATs over the last four games.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals and coach Zac Taylor visit the Titans and Brian Callahan needing to win
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Dealing with groin injury Folk missed practice Wednesday due to a groin issue, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact This is the first word of Folk managing a groin injury, as he played this past Sunday against Jacksonville and made both of his field goal-attempts. It's unclear how serious the groin issue is, but it's worth noting that the Titans signed kicker Brayden Narveson to their practice squad Wednesday, per Wyatt. If Folk ends up missing Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Bengals, Narveson would presumably be elevated to take over as the team's placekicker.
DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
