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The Los Angeles Rams are replacing kicker Joshua Karty with Harrison Mevis from the practice squad due to ongoing special teams issues, including missed field goals and extra points, but still retain confidence in Karty for now.
The Atlanta Falcons released veteran kicker Younghoe Koo after a dip in performance and replaced him with rookie Parker Romo, who impressively scored all his field goals in his debut game, including a game-winning 54-yarder, earning praise for his quick adaptation and performance.
The Atlanta Falcons have replaced kicker Younghoe Koo with Parker Romo for Week 2, as Koo was benched for non-injury reasons and did not travel to Minnesota. Romo, who was elevated from the practice squad, has a strong recent record, and the team also placed safety Jordan Fuller on injured reserve and signed wide receiver David Sills.
The Detroit Lions have made a change at the kicker position, starting Michael Badgley over Riley Patterson in their recent win against the Denver Broncos. Badgley, who has more experience and a stronger leg, made all six point-after tries in the game. The Lions had been evaluating the two kickers in practice for several weeks before deciding to make the switch. As the Lions push towards the playoffs, having a reliable kicker becomes crucial, and they hope Badgley will provide better results than Patterson.