New England Patriots special teams coach Jeremy Springer spoke in depth about the kicker position when meeting with media members on Friday.
John Parker Romo is the only kicker currently on the Patriots' roster. Veteran Joey Slye was the starting kicker for the team last season after beating out Chad Ryland in training camp. However, Slye signed a deal with the Tennessee Titans in the offseason.
That has left the Patriots in need of a replacement.
Romo will have his chance to compete, but according to Springer, the Patriots have plans to either draft a kicker or sign an unrestricted free agent to the roster.
#Patriots STs coordinator Jeremy Springer has had a big hand in scouting kickers this offseason.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) April 4, 2025
Springer says they’ve watched every draft-eligible kicker and have plans for drafting a kicker or signing a UDFA.
The kicker position has felt even more important for New England in recent years, given how badly the team has struggled offensively. A team that struggles in the red zone and generally doesn't put up many points relies heavily on a good kicker.
If Romo isn't the answer, the Patriots can only hope to land on a reliable kicker during or after the 2025 NFL draft.
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