RILEY PATTERSON NEWS

Kicks for three teams in 2024 Patterson went 4-for-7 on field-goal attempts and made all 16 of his extra-point tries across five regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Patterson lost out to Cade York for the Commanders' kicking job during training camp. It wasn't until October when Patterson managed to find work, and he ended up playing for the Jets, Falcons and Browns during the 2024 campaign due to injuries to those team's respective kickers. Patterson ended the regular season in Atlanta after Younghoe Koo (hip) was placed on IR. Patterson enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, but he should have no problem garnering interest from teams looking for a veteran place kicker to serve as the starter or to bring in competition.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers and Jets are in the spoiler role as Dolphins need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive

The Miami Dolphins need to win Sunday and have Denver lose to Kansas City to earn the last AFC wild-card spot

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie QBs Nix, Penix denied major moments by head coaches' curious calls in waning minutes

Curious calls by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris backfired in Week 18 and put their rookie quarterbacks and teams in precarious p...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons are in good hands at QB, but making the playoffs may have to wait

Two games into the Michael Penix Jr. era, it’s clear the Atlanta Falcons are in good hands at quarterback

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons run out of time to control their path to the playoffs after mismanaging the clock

The Atlanta Falcons have run out of time to control their path to the playoffs after mismanaging the clock multiple times in an overtime loss at the Washington Commanders

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jayden Daniels dazzles again as Commanders clinch a playoff spot by beating Falcons 30-24 in OT

The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kicker Greg Zuerlein set to return for Jets, wide receiver Davante Adams optimistic about playing

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein will be activated from injured reserve and will play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes

The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7

Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns to hand the hapless New York Gia...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riley Patterson knocks down a 37-yard FG Atlanta Falcons kicker Riley Patterson knocks down a 37-yard field goal.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Bengals still clinging to playoff hopes as they host the struggling Browns

The Cincinnati Bengals still have something to play for in this mostly disappointing season

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

The Atlanta Falcons have made a change at quarterback for a key game against the woeful New York Giants

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons place K Younghoe Koo on IR, sign K Riley Patterson The Atlanta Falcons placed Younghoe Koo on injured reserve Wednesday and signed fellow kicker Riley Patterson to the active roster off the C...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Falcons sign kicker Riley Patterson after Younghoe Koo placed on injured reserve

The Atlanta Falcons have placed kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury and signed kicker Riley Patterson from Cleveland’s practice squad

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stepping in as new kicker The Falcons will sign Patterson off the Browns' practice squad Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact With Atlanta set to place Younghoe Koo (undisclosed) on injured reserve in a corresponding move, Patterson is poised to serve as the Falcons' kicker for the final three games of the regular season. Patterson has bounced around between five different organizations in 2024, having spent time in training camp with the Jaguars and Commanders before making his season debut in Week 9, when the Jets signed him as a one-week replacement for Greg Zuerlein (knee). Patterson then landed with Atlanta's practice squad before getting cut earlier in December and catching on with the Browns, who elevated him from their practice squad last week to replace the struggling Dustin Hopkins as their kicker in a 21-7 loss to the Chiefs. With the Browns having since reaffirmed their commitment to Hopkins, Patterson will head back to Atlanta and will make his third appearance of the season this Sunday against the Giants.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stepping in as new kicker The Falcons will sign Patterson off the Browns' practice squad Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact With Atlanta set to place Younghoe Koo (undisclosed) on injured reserve in a corresponding move, Patterson is poised to serve as the Falcons' kicker for the final three games of the regular season. Patterson has bounced around between five different organizations in 2024, having spent time in training camp with the Jaguars and Commanders before making his season debut in Week 9, when the Jets signed him as a one-week replacement for Greg Zuerlein (knee). Patterson then landed with Atlanta's practice squad before getting cut earlier in December and catching on with the Browns, who elevated him from their practice squad last week to replace the struggling Dustin Hopkins as their kicker in a 21-7 loss to the Chiefs. With the Browns having since reaffirmed their commitment to Hopkins, Patterson will head back to Atlanta and will make his third appearance of the season this Sunday against the Giants.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Patterson reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Patterson served as the Browns' kicker Sunday against the Chiefs due to the recent struggles of Dustin Hopkins. Patterson made his lone extra-point try, but the expectation is that Hopkins will kick in Week 16 against the Bengals, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes lone kick in loss Patterson converted his lone extra-point kick and did not have a field-goal attempt in Sunday's 21-7 loss to Kansas City in Week 15.

Impact The Browns made kicker Dustin Hopkins, who had missed six of his last nine FGA, inactive for the week and elevated Patterson from the practice squad. Following Sunday's game, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Hopkins would return as the kicker for Week 16, per Daniel Oyefusi of EPSN.com. The coach thought it was best for Hopkins to get a week off amid his struggles.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to kick Sunday Patterson is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Patterson was elevated from the practice squad ahead of the contest, and he'll handle the Browns' kicking duties Sunday, with Dustin Hopkins -- who has missed six of his last nine field-goal attempts -- having been made inactive. In his lone regular-season appearance, while he was with the Jets, Patterson made all three of his extra-point tries with no field-goal attempts in a Week 9 win over the Texans.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns sit struggling kicker Dustin Hopkins, Chiefs get K Harrison Butker back after 4-game absence

The Chiefs have their regular kicker back

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to kick for CLE in Week 15 The Browns elevated Patterson on Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against Kansas City, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Patterson signed with Cleveland's practice squad Tuesday and appears set to take over placekicking duties for the club. As a result, it's likely that Dustin Hopkins -- who has made just 16 of 25 field-goal attempts this season -- will part ways with the Browns. Patterson has one appearance under his belt this year, making all three extra-point tries with no field-goal attempts Week 9 against Houston while he was with the Jets.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs and Browns at opposite ends of NFL spectrum as they meet 4 years after tight playoff matchup

The Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns were very similar when they met in the AFC playoffs four years ago

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahomes, clutch Chiefs look for 13th win with road game against Browns team staggering to finish

Having already clinched a division title, the Kansas City Chiefs look to keep their lead atop the AFC when they visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signed to Browns' practice team The Browns signed Patterson to the practice squad on Tuesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact The addition of Patterson is a sign that Dustin Hopkins' job could be in jeopardy. Hopkins, who missed two field goals in Sunday's loss to the Steelers, has missed six of his last night FGA and made 16 of 25 this season. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Hopkins will remain the club's kicker for now. Patterson spent time with Cleveland in 2023 when Hopkins sustained a hamstring injury late in the season. He kicked in one game in 2024 for the Jets and had short stints with Jacksonville, Washington and Atlanta.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns place CB Greg Newsome II on injured reserve; WR Kadarius Toney waived after fumbled punt

The Cleveland Browns placed cornerback Greg Newsome II on injured reserve and waived wide receiver Kadarius Toney, who made two critical mistakes in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS