Chris Blewitt
FILE - LSU kicker Cade York (36) boots a field goal during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, on Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. The Cleveland Browns selected York in the fourth round (124th overall) of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Browns release two kickers after drafting LSU's Cade York

By Tom Withers May. 02, 2022 03:47 PM EDT

FILE - Washington kicker Joey Slye (3) kicks a field goal against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Washington Commanders have re-signed kicker Joey Slye to a two-year deal that could be worth up to $5 million with $2 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, April 11, 2022, because the deal had not been announced. Slye had previously been tendered a $2.4 million qualifying offer as a restricted free agent .(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Commanders re-sign kicker Joey Slye to 2-year contract

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 11, 2022 11:39 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin (3) warms up before an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. The Browns aren't ready to kick Chase McLaughlin aside just yet. After choosing not to tender McLaughlin as a restricted free agent last month, Cleveland re-signed the kicker on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, and could have him back for a second season after an up-and-down first one. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Browns re-sign K Chase McLaughlin, faltered at end of 2021

By Tom Withers Apr. 05, 2022 11:48 AM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Corey Bojorquez punts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cleveland Browns filled a major need, signing free agent punter Corey Bojorquez to a two-year contract on Monday, April 4, 2022. Bojorquez spent last season with Green Bay. He averaged 46.5 yards on 53 punts, including a season-best 82 yarder. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns sign former Packers punter Bojorquez to 2-year deal

Apr. 04, 2022 04:06 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Browns' Mayfield downplays death threats after Packers loss

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2021 03:44 PM EST

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) scores on a two-point conversion against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington rides winning recipe into NFC playoff contention

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 30, 2021 05:32 PM EST

FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) dives to score a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers Kevin Minter (51) and Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to where their playoff run to the Super Bowl started when they visit Washington. The Buccaneers are a 9½-point favorite. But Brady says he and his teammates cannot just expect to walk onto the field and win. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Buccaneers visit Washington in rematch of wild-card game

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 11, 2021 04:03 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (11) walks off the field with quarterback Taylor Heinicke after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rivera: Washington sticking with Heinicke as starting QB

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 01, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is hit by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Washington can't overcome mistakes in 17-10 loss to Broncos

By Dennis Georgatos Oct. 31, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 15-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
NFL Today, Week 8

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles as Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shamar Stephen (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos block 2 field goals in 17-10 win over Washington

By Pat Graham Oct. 31, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Peyton Manning speaks after being inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 03:29 PM EDT

Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Broncos counting on Jeudy's return to snap them out of funk

Oct. 28, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke is stopped at the goal line on fourth down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Washington wastes numerous opportunities in loss to Packers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) celebrates his sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. The Packers won 24-14. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Favre fan Heinicke savors chance to play at Lambeau Field

By Steve Megargee Oct. 21, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Packers seek 6th straight win as they host Washington

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Washington releases longtime kicker Dustin Hopkins

Oct. 20, 2021 10:23 AM EDT

Chicago Bears waive kicker Chris Blewitt

Jun. 12, 2019 01:55 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have waived Chris Blewitt, leaving them with two kickers as they try to replace Cody Parkey. Blewitt left...

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace smiles during a Leading the Bears panel Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Rosemont, Ill. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Inspired Bears ready for training camp, except the kickers

By Gene Chamberlain Jun. 11, 2019 08:34 PM EDT

Bears acquire kicker Eddy Pineiro from Raiders

May. 07, 2019 08:52 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have acquired Eddy Pineiro from Oakland, adding another kicker to the mix to replace Cody Parkey. The Bears...