NICK FOLK NEWS

Patriots elevate K Nick Folk, QB Brian Hoyer from practice squad for season opener Folk’s promotion could indicate rookie kicker Quinn Nordin will be a healthy scratch for Sunday’s game against Miami.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Rookie QB Mac Jones ushers in new era for revamped Patriots

Bill Belichick spent a lot of money this offseason to help the Patriots put a 7-9 finish in 2020 behind them

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Released by New England The Patriots cut Folk on Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As expected, Folk has been released after losing the kicking competition to Quinn Nordin. The veteran was solid in 2020, connecting on 26 of 28 field-goal attempts and 30 of 33 extra-point tries. He will likely draw interest from many teams around the league in search of kicking help.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loses kicking gig The Patriots will roll with rookie Quinn Nordin as the starting placekicker for 2021, rather than Folk, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact As a result of losing New England's kicking competition, Folk will likely soon find himself without a roster spot. Through 16 appearances in 2020, the veteran converted 26 of his 28 field-goal attempts and made 30 of his 33 extra-point tries.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start

The New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belichick mum on QB decision as other roster decisions loom

Bill Belichick still isn’t saying whether Cam Newton or rookie Mac Jones will be his Week 1 starter at quarterback

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jones pushing Newton for Pats QB, New England beats Giants

Mac Jones is really pushing Cam Newton for the New England Patriots’ starting job at quarterback

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newton on track to return to practice after testing mishap

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he expects Cam Newton to return to the field this week for the second day of joint practices with the Giants after the quarterback mi...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes practicing Folk (undisclosed) is practicing Monday, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Folk missed over a week over a week of practices due to an undisclosed injury. Now that he's back in action, Folk can resume competing with Quinn Nordin for the Week 1 starting gig.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Newton to miss time after traveling to medical appointment

The Patriots say quarterback Cam Newton will miss at least three days of practice this week after traveling to a team-approved, out of town medical appointment over the weekend

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quinn Nordin struggling, Nick Folk injured as Patriots have hole at kicker Nick Folk has been sidelined throughout the preseason

AUGUST 20, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Stevenson has 2 TDs, Jones solid as Pats beat WFT 22-13

Rookie running back Rhamondre Stevenson had two touchdown runs, including a 91-yard score with just over a minute to play to help the New England Patriots beat Washington 22-13 to...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice Folk (undisclosed) missed Tuesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It remains to be seen how long the veteran kicker will be sidelined, but if his absence lingers, UDFA signee Quinn Nordin -- who looked sharp at Tuesday's practice -- could potentially make a case to supplant Folk (who we'll consider day-to-day) in advance of Week 1.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie kicker Quinn Nordin impresses in Patriots camp

Rookie kicker Quinn Nordin was searching LinkedIn for jobs after he went undrafted in April

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots practice in front of fans at Gillette Stadium

It was like old times — sort of

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pats add depth at kicker, sign undrafted rookie Quinn Nordin

The Patriots have added some depth at kicker prior to beginning their offseason workout program, signing rookie Quinn Nordin

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Pats TE Jonnu Smith eyeing 'fresh start on the journey'

Jonnu Smith's choice to leave behind the Tennessee Titans franchise that drafted him in 2017 and sign a four-year, $50 million deal with the Patriots has placed him near the top of...

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots reportedly re-sign kicker Nick Folk to one-year deal Folk made 92.9 percent of his field-goal attempts last year.

MARCH 18, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Report: Patriots bringing back Nick Folk Coming off a career-best season, the Patriots are reportedly welcoming back their kicker from 2020.

MARCH 18, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Back with Patriots The Patriots have re-signed Folk to a one-year deal, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Per the report, Folk's contract includes $1.225 million guaranteed, giving him a chance to reprise the role he filled capably in 2020. The 36-year-old finished last season with 108 points while connecting on 26 of his 28 field-goal attempts and hitting 30 of his 33 extra-point tries. Also currently on the Patriots' roster are fellow kickers Roberto Aguayo and Justin Rohrwasser.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On Patriots special teams, the big questions concern Matthew Slater and Nick Folk - The Boston Globe Slater is under contract for one more year but hasn't indicated what his intentions are, while Folk is a free agent.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Makes 92.9 percent of FG tries Folk finished the 2020 season with 108 points, while connecting on 26 of his 28 field-goal attempts and hitting 30 of his 33 extra-point tries.

Impact The 36-year-old's 92.9 percent success rate on his field-goal tries marked a career high, and ESPN's Mike Reiss believes that the Patriots "might have the inside track on retaining the veteran after helping revive his career." If Folk ends up being a free-agent departure, however, the team has a contingency plan in place, having signed Roberto Aguayo and Justin Rohrwasser to future contracts.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kicking against Jets Folk (back) is active for Sunday's game versus the Jets.

Impact Folk has been a regular on the injury report, but he's consistently been in the lineup this season. The 36-year-old has been excellent this season, connecting on 26 of 28 field-goal attempts and 26 of 29 extra-point tries.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for finale Folk (back) carries a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Folk has been oft-listed on the injury report with his back issue, but he has yet to miss a game. The veteran kicker will likely gain clearance ahead of Sunday's contest, but Roberto Aguayo awaits as a potential practice squad replacement in the event Folk's condition takes a turn for the worse.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing back Folk was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a back issue, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Folk's limitation at practice is not surrising, as the issue has been lingering since early November. As long as the Patriots do not make any roster moves involving a kicker he should presumably be on track to suit up. He made is only field-goal attempt (from 45 yards) in last weeks loss to the Bills.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE