Falcons Place Kicker Younghoe Koo on Injured Reserve, Sign Riley Patterson
Younghoe Koo's injury sidelines him for the season, prompting the Falcons to bring in Riley Patterson from the Browns' practice squad.
- The Atlanta Falcons have placed Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve due to an aggravated injury sustained during Monday's game.
- Koo has been dealing with a right hip issue in recent weeks, though the exact nature of the injury has not been disclosed.
- Riley Patterson, a 25-year-old kicker with an 88.1% career field goal success rate, was signed from the Cleveland Browns' practice squad to replace Koo.
- Koo, 30, has made 86.1% of his career field goals and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2020 but has struggled this season, converting only 25 of 34 attempts.
- The Falcons also released kicker Tanner Brown from their practice squad as part of the roster adjustments.