TAYLOR BERTOLET NEWS

Deal with Chargers runs out Bertolet (quadriceps) had his practice-squad contract with the Chargers expire Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Bertolet joined the Chargers' practice squad Oct. 6 and was elevated in Week 5 and 7 to fill in for injured starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring). The 30-year-old Bertolet went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made all six of his extra-point tries over these two contests, though he picked up a quadriceps injury and was placed on the practice squad injured list Nov. 3. He then finished the season on this list, and he'll now look to land a new contract ahead of the 2023 campaign.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-line becomes latest Chargers position plagued by injuries

The Los Angeles Chargers were down to three defensive linemen during their loss to the San Francisco 49ers after injuries knocked out three linemen

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers continuing to show mettle in rallying for victories

The Los Angeles Chargers are 5-3 for the second straight year after Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers Sign K Cameron Dicker to Practice Squad in Wake of Injury to K Taylor Bertolet The Chargers are now onto their third kicker this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dealing with quad injury Bertolet landed on the Chargers' practice squad IR after tweaking his quadriceps during practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact While the exact severity of Bertolet's injury is still unclear, he won't be able to play until at least the Chargers' Week 13 matchup against the Raiders. The 30-year-old made all three of his field-goal attempts and went 6-for-6 on point-after tries while filling in for injured starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) in Weeks 5 and 7. If he comes off the injured list before the end of the season, Bertolet will be eligible for one more elevation from the Chargers' practice squad.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First-place Falcons hope to keep running against Chargers

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the NFL's biggest surprises in the first half of the season

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to injured list The Chargers placed Bertolet (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Thursday.

Impact Bertolet played in two of the Chargers' last three contests while Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) missed time with separate quadriceps and hamstring injuries. However, the practice-squad kicker is now also dealing with what appears to be a significant injury coming off the team's bye in Week 8, though the exact nature of this issue is still unknown. With Hopkins still sidelined and Bertolet unable to play for at least the next four games, Cameron Dicker should operate as the Chargers' primary kicker after being signed to the practice squad Thursday as well.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed back on practice squad Bertolet reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Bertolet filled in for Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) once again, making all three of his PATs. With the Chargers going into a bye week, it's possible Hopkins will be healed in time for Week 9 against the Falcons. However, if he isn't, Bertolet will likely be elevated to the active roster once again.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers WR Keenan Allen active against Seahawks

Keenan Allen is active for the Los Angeles Chargers game against the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers sign Bandy, elevate Bertolet versus Seahawks The Los Angeles Chargers have signed receiver Michael Bandy to the roster and elevated elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet heading into Sunday’s...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Chargers sign Bandy, elevate Bertolet versus Seahawks The Los Angeles Chargers have signed receiver Michael Bandy to the roster and elevated elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet heading into Sunday’s...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Chargers sign Bandy, elevate Bertolet versus Seahawks

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed receiver Michael Bandy to the roster and elevated elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet heading into Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to kick Bertolet was elevated off the Chargers' practice squad Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) is set to miss a bit of time after heroically carrying the Chargers to a win Monday, setting the stage for Bertolet to kick Sunday against Seattle. The rookie kicker filled in for Hopkins back in Week 5, converting all three of his field-goal attempts and three extra-point tries.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defenses under scrutiny when Chargers host Seahawks

Pete Carroll and Brandon Staley came up through the defensive ranks, but their units have struggled going into Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to practice squad Bertolet reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Bertolet received the promotion with Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) out Sunday against the Browns. He made all three of his field-goal attempts, while also connecting on all three PATs. Depending on Hopkins' status for Week 6, Bertolet could be called upon again to handle the Chargers' kicking duties.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers hang on, beat Browns 30-28 after LA coach's gamble

Rookie Cade York missed a 54-yard field goal with 11 seconds left as Los Angeles held on for a 30-28 victory over the Cleveland Browns after Chargers coach Brandon Staley inexplica...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kicking for Bolts in Week 5 Bertolet is in line to handle kicking duties for the Chargers on Sunday against the Browns with Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) inactive for the contest, Joe Reedy of The Associated Pr...

Impact Bertolet, who went undrafted out of Texas A&M in 2016, will get his long-awaited chance to make his NFL debut after being elevated from the practice squad Saturday. Unless Hopkins' quad injury proves to be a long-term concern, Bertolet may only be in store for a one-game stint as the Chargers' placekicker. Since he'll be tied to one of the NFL's better offenses, Bertolet could make for a startable option in fantasy leagues in Week 5.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Week 5 The Chargers elevated Bertolet to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Cleveland.

Impact With regular starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) listed as questionable for Week 5, Bertolet will now be on hand in case he needs to be called upon. The 29-year-old kicker has yet to make his NFL debut, but he will perhaps find himself starting Sunday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers elevate Bertolet, Bandy from practice squad

Kicker Taylor Bertolet and receiver Michael Bandy have been elevated from the practice squad by the Los Angeles Chargers for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins practice squad Bertolet signed with the Chargers' practice squad Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Bertolet will be insurance for the team if Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) is unable to kick Sunday against the Browns. The former was last on the Panthers' practice squad, and although he has yet to make his NFL debut, Bertolet has played in the AAF, USFL and CFL previously.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Minnesota Bertolet signed with the Vikings' practice squad Saturday.

Impact The 28-year-old had a visit with the Packers in early December, but he'll instead be joining their NFC North rival. Bertolet could be called upon if Dan Bailey struggles again Sunday after a disastrous Week 14.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back on practice squad Bertolet signed with Carolina's practice squad Saturday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was once again signed to the Panthers' practice squad to serve as the emergency kicker heading into Sunday's game. Bertolet likely will be cut early in the week if Joey Slye avoids injury versus the Titans.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back on practice squad Bertolet was signed to Carolina's practice squad Saturday.

Impact The Panthers continue the trend of signing Bertolet as the team's emergency kicker heading into the upcoming game. If the cycle continues, the 28-year-old will be cut from the practice squad early next week.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Carolina The Panthers signed Bertolet to the practice squad Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bertolet was cut loose earlier this week, but he's back with the team to serve as its emergency kicker behind Joey Slye. The Texas A&M product has yet to make his NFL debut since entering the league in 2016.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE