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Falcons Sign Parker Romo to Practice Squad After Younghoe Koo’s Late Miss

Younghoe Koo remains the incumbent as Atlanta opens competition at kicker.

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Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker John Parker Romo (96) kicks a PAT against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Overview

  • Atlanta lost 23-20 to the Buccaneers after Koo missed a 44-yard attempt in the final seconds, though he earlier made kicks from 41 and 36 yards.
  • Coach Raheem Morris ordered tryouts for veteran and younger kickers, emphasizing a renewed competitive environment at the position.
  • Parker Romo, 28, who went 11-for-12 on field goals with the Vikings in 2024, was signed to the practice squad following Tuesday workouts.
  • Lenny Krieg remains on the practice squad as a developmental option, setting up a three-way evaluation with Koo and Romo this week.
  • Koo’s job security is under pressure after a career-worst 73.5% field-goal rate in 2024 and six misses over his last six games, even as teammates, including Michael Penix Jr., voiced support and coaches cited broader run-game and special-teams issues ahead of Sunday’s game at Minnesota.