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41-Year-Old New Falcons Kicker Nick Folk Says the Start of Training Camp Is ‘Always Exciting’
Folk said he was drawn by special teams coach Craig Aukerman and a reunion with Jake Bailey after Atlanta used three kickers in 2025.
- On Tuesday, Nick Folk reported for his first training camp with the Atlanta Falcons, calling the start 'always exciting,' with his first practice scheduled for Wednesday.
- Folk was drawn to the Falcons by special teams coach Craig Aukerman, his former Tennessee coach, and is reuniting with punter Jake Bailey, his four-year New England teammate.
- Leading all active NFL kickers with 431 career field goals, Folk converted 28 of 29 attempts for the New York Jets last year after consistent Tennessee success.
- The Falcons addressed kicking inconsistency after rotating through Younghoe Koo, Parker Romo, and Zane Gonzalez during the 2025 season, seeking stability.
- Under new leadership including general manager Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski, the Falcons feature All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson leading a revamped offense.
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41-year-old Falcons kicker Nick Folk says the start of training camp is 'always exciting'
Folk joins the Falcons after claiming the NFL's best field-goal accuracy in three consecutive seasons. The post 41-year-old Falcons kicker Nick Folk says the start of training camp is ‘always exciting’ appeared first on Boston.com.
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41-year-old new Falcons kicker Nick Folk says the start of training camp is 'always exciting'
Veteran kicker Nick Folks and other Atlanta Falcons veterans have reported to training camp. The Falcons' first practice is scheduled for Wednesday.
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