Impact Sloman joined the team's practice squad last Tuesday, as Robbie Gould was dealing with a knee injury. With Gould now officially healthy, the team will use the practice squad roster spot on a more pressing need.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
SAM SLOMAN
Let go Tuesday Sloman was cut from the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday.
Inks practice-squad deal San Francisco signed Sloman to its practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact With Robbie Gould's (knee) status unclear, the 49ers will add Sloman to their practice squad for insurance. Sloman hasn't kicked in the NFL since 2020, when he appeared in seven games for the Rams and one contest for the Titans. During that stretch, he went 10-for-13 on field-goal attempts and 23-for-26 on point-after tries.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New contract with Steelers The Steelers signed Sloman to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.
Impact Sloman spent the 2021 season on and off the Steelers' practice squad, but he will now return to the team for the 2022 campaign. The kicker will likely remain an emergency option behind starter Chris Boswell as he enters his third year in the NFL.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Sloman was signed to the Steelers' practice squad Friday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Sloman was cut from the Steelers' practice squad on Monday and has been let go and signed back multiple times this season. The 24-year-old will likely remain on the practice squad as an emergency option for regular kicker Chris Boswell.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Added to practice squad Sloman signed with the Steelers' practice squad Saturday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Sloman was cut from the practice squad Tuesday, but he rejoins the group just four days later. He'll continue to be emergency depth behind Chris Boswell, should the Steelers sneak into the playoffs.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets cut Tuesday Sloman was cut from the Steelers' practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Sloman has been cut and re-signed to the Steelers' practice squad multiple times this season. With the Steelers season potentially coming to a close Sunday against the Browns, Sloman may be officially done with the Steelers for the season.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Steelers' practice squad Sloman has re-signed with the Steelers' practice squad, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Impact Sloman will now be available for an emergency kicking situation going forward for the Steelers. He was cut from the team's practice squad earlier in the month. Starting kicker Chris Boswell, is healthy and will be the only active kicker for the team's Monday night matchup with the Browns.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cut by Steelers Sloman was let go by the Steelers on Tuesday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Sloman was the only other kicker on the roster besides longtime veteran Chris Boswell. He'll now look to join on with another team ahead of the regular season.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drills chip shot in preseason win Sloman converted on a 22-yard field goal attempt and made both of his extra-point tries in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.
Impact Chris Boswell made his lone extra-point try in the first half, and Sloman saw plenty of work in the second half. In last week's Hall of Fame Game against the Cowboys, the 23-year-old also made a 48-yard attempt while missing a 49-yarder wide right. Boswell and Sloman should continue to compete for kicking duties ahead of the regular season, but Sloman has seen the majority of the work in the team's first two preseason games.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inks deal with Steelers Sloman agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Pittsburgh on Thursday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Impact Sloman spent time between the Rams and the Titans during his rookie campaign in 2020, connecting on eight of 11 field-goal tries and 18 of 21 extra-point attempts. The Miami (OH) product will look to battle veteran incumbent Chris Boswell, who despite his strong kicking last season, missed three games due to injury. The move sets up a training camp battle between Sloman and Boswell, as both compete to earn the kicking job in Pittsburgh.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Directed to practice squad Sloman reverted to the Titans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Stephen Gostkowski was in COVID-19 protocol, affording Sloman his first start with the Titans. With a division title hanging in the balance, Sloman was perfect, connecting on seven total kicks, including a 37-yard, game-winning field goal. The impressive performance should give the rookie solid job prospects moving forward, but Gostkowski likely has a grasp on the starting gig in the postseason.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kicks Titans to division title Sloman made both of his field-goal attempts and all five of his extra-point attempts in Week 17 against the Texans.
Impact Sloman made a 47-yard field goal to open the scoring. He also closed the game with a game-winning kick off the upright and in from 37 yards away to help the Titans clinch the AFC South. Sloman was filling in for Stephen Gostkowski (COVID-19), who should be back in time for the team's opening-round playoff matchup against the Ravens. Even in what is likely to be a short stint as the Titans' starting kicker, Sloman made a notable impact. Sloman will likely be returned to the team's practice squad.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Sloman: Have to Focus on Doing Your Job Titans kicker Sam Sloman speaks with reporters following Tennessee's 41-38 victory over the Houston Texans Sunday at NRG Stadium.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Sam Sloman: Have to Focus on Doing Your Job
JANUARY 4, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Photos: Titans' Sam Sloman kicks team to AFC South title Sam Sloman, who was filling in for Stephen Gostkowski, made a 37-yard game-winning field goal in his Titans debut as time expired in the 41-...
JANUARY 4, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Elevated for season finale The Titans elevated Sloman from the practice squad Saturday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact With Stephen Gostkowski on the COVID-19 list, Sloman will be the Titans' starting kicker in Week 17. A seventh-round pick in April's draft, Sloman previously played in seven games for the Rams, connecting on eight of 11 field-goal attempts and 18 of 21 extra-point tries.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to kick for Titans in Week 17 Titans head coach Mike Vrabel hinted Friday that Sloman will serve as the team's kicker Week 17 against the Texans, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Impact Stephen Gostkowski was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week and hasn't officially been ruled out for the regular-season finale, but Vrabel's comments at Friday's practice hint that the Titans aren't expecting the veteran kicker to be available. As a result, Sloman, who is on the team's practice squad, looks on track to be elevated to the 53-man roster prior to Saturday's deadline for Week 17 roster moves. Sloman previously appeared in seven games with the Rams this season, converting eight of 11 field-goal attempts and 18 of 21 extra-point tries.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cut by Rams The Rams waived Sloman on Tuesday.
Impact Sloman has struggled this season, and the Rams brought in Kai Forbath last week to compete with the rookie kicker. They opted to give Sloman one more chance Monday against the Bears, but he made just one of two field-goal attempts, leading to the team cutting him loose Tuesday. Forbath will take over as the team's starting kicker moving forward, while Sloman could seek out a practice squad role.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Another kick blocked in win Sloman connected on one of his two field-goal attempts and all three extra-point kicks during Monday's 24-10 win over the Bears. He had a 48-yard field-goal attempt blocked in the...
Impact The rookie's low-kick trajectory has been a consistent issue, and he's only connected on eight of 11 field-goal attempts while also missing three extra-point kicks through seven games. The Rams signed veteran kicker Kai Forbath on Tuesday, and it's likely he'll replace the struggling Sloman. Forbath hadn't passed the required COVID-19 protocols in time to play Monday.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Set to start Monday Sloman will start Monday against the Bears, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Impact There was some thought Kai Forbath, who signed with the Rams earlier in the week, would be in line to start, but the kicker hasn't passed COVID-19 protocols, thus setting the stage for another game with Sloman as the main option. After missing his third extra point of the season last week, the writing appears to be on the wall for Sloman's tenure as the starter, but he'll get at least one more opportunity to showcase his skills in Monday's prime-time matchup.
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
McVay on signing Kai Forbath: "Doesn't mean it's over for Sam (Sloman)"Â Rams head coach Sean McVay explains what went into the team's decision to sign kicker Kai Forbath.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • THERAMS.COM
Competition arrives in L.A. The Rams signed Kai Forbath to the active roster Tuesday, indicating that Sloman will have to compete to retain his starting job, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.
Impact Sloman missed his third extra point of the season in this past Sunday's loss to the 49ers, and he's connected on seven of nine field goals (87 percent). The Rams opted to bring in competition as a result, as Forbath is a dependable veteran who connected on all 10 of his field-goal tries with the Cowboys in 2019, including eight attempts from beyond 40 yards. This competition leans in Forbath's favor, although it appears coach Sean McVay will afford the two kickers three days of practice to battle it out.
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Connects from 28 yards Sloman hit a 28-yard field goal and converted three of his four extra-point attempts during Sunday's 30-10 win over Washington.
Impact Another week, another missed kick for Sloman. This was his second missed extra point, and he's now 6-for-8 in field-goal attempts for the campaign. The rookie also hasn't been given a lot of opportunities, so he remains a risky fantasy option in most settings.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Connects from 32 yards Sloman hit a 32-yard field goal and converted both his extra-point kicks during Sunday's 17-9 win over the Giants.
Impact The rookie has only connected on a single field goal in each of the past three games. As a result, there aren't many fantasy settings where he's a viable option. Without an uptick in opportunities and efficiency (5-for-7 for the year), Sloman should probably remain on the waiver wire.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses another field goal Sloman kicked a 30-yard field goal and converted three extra-point kicks during Sunday's 35-32 loss to Buffalo. He also missed a 53-yard field goal in the first quarter.
Impact The rookie kicker has now missed a kick in three consecutive games. Los Angeles invested a seventh-round pick in Sloman in the 2020 NFL Draft, so his leash is probably a little longer than most freshman kickers, but he's still definitely off to an underwhelming start as a pro. As it stands, Sloman is probably best viewed as a fringe fantasy option in most settings.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
