Why are so many NFL kickers getting hurt? Specialist switches have been trending up this season
The kicker carousel has spun frequently around the NFL this fall
By DAVE CAMPBELL
Published - Nov 15, 2024, 03:46 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:22 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The kicker carousel has spun frequently around the NFL this fall.
The riders keep getting hurt.
Traditionally viewed in this tough-guy sport as the quirky specialists who get to steer clear of the danger that lurks on the field, the place-kicking community has experienced an outsized amount of pain this season for a role that primarily hinges on handling the mental challenge of high-pressure performance.
Teams that have made it this far without having to switch kickers ought to feel fortunate.
