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Falcons promote kicker Parker Romo ahead of Younghoe Koo for Sunday night meeting with Vikings
Parker Romo, promoted from the practice squad, replaces Younghoe Koo after Koo missed nine field goals in 2024, including a crucial 44-yard attempt last week, Falcons coach said.
- The Atlanta Falcons benched longtime kicker Younghoe Koo and elevated Parker Romo from the practice squad for Sunday night's game at Minnesota.
- The Falcons made this change after Koo missed a critical 44-yard field goal in Week 1 and struggled with a career-low 73.5% field goal accuracy in 2024.
- Coach Raheem Morris hinted Romo earned the chance to compete for the role after practice performances, and the team confirmed Koo's absence was not injury-related.
- Romo, 28, who made 11 of 12 field goals last season with the Vikings and led the XFL in accuracy in 2023, will try to secure the starting job Sunday night.
- This move suggests the Falcons are seeking consistency at kicker and may fully transition away from Koo after his worst career season and recent missed kicks.
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KMJ-AF1Falcons leave shaky Younghoe Koo home, eleveate K Parker Romo
The Atlanta Falcons didn't travel Younghoe Koo for their road game at the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night and elevated fellow kicker Parker Romo from the practice squad to handle the duties.
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