"Koo missed a game-tying field goal as time expired in Week 1, leading Atlanta to explore other kicking options last week. Romo earned a spot on the practice squad with a tryout and was elevated to start in Week 2. He delivered with a perfect five-for-five performance on field goals with a long of 54 yards. Along with an extra point, Romo scored 16 of Atlanta's 22 points in their victory over the Vikings."
"Not only did they replace Koo with Romo on the active roster - solidifying his starting status for the rest of the season - they also handed him a two-year contract to prevent another kicker-needy team from scooping him up next offseason. Romo is now up to 16 makes on 17 attempts in his career after going 11-for-12 in four games for the Vikings last season."
"Despite a down year in 2024, which included a 73.5% field goal conversion rate and six misses inside 50 yards, the team did not bring in any veteran competition for training camp. That changed quickly after Koo faltered in Week 1, and he will now hit free agency with the hopes of catching onto with another team that is looking for a new kicker, either due to injury or poor performance."
The Falcons signed kicker John Parker Romo to the active roster and a two-year contract, replacing Younghoe Koo. Koo missed a game-tying field goal in Week 1, prompting Atlanta to audition alternatives; Romo joined the practice squad, was elevated for Week 2 and made all five field-goal attempts, including a 54-yarder, scoring 16 of the team's 22 points in the win over Minnesota. The multi-year deal secures Romo's role and prevents other teams from signing him next offseason. Koo departs after six seasons and 93 appearances, entering free agency following a 73.5% conversion rate in 2024 and recent missed kicks.
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