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Whether Pittsburgh’s vision also involved its place-kicker biffing an extra point and Baltimore missing a game-winning 44-yard field goal as time expired—it was a very difficult night for the human foot—he did not say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

This season Charlie Smyth, born in Northern Ireland, made the switch from Gaelic football to being a place-kicker for the New Orleans Saints.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2024

Boumerhi, the Eagles’ starting place-kicker the last two seasons, was injured during the preseason and will not be able to return, the school said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2021

The most dramatic loss came to be known as the “Wide Right” game, because that’s how place-kicker Gerry Thomas missed a field goal against Miami in 1991 with 29 seconds left.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2021

A college soccer player turned place-kicker, Brown was promoted from the practice squad and will make his NFL debut against the Lions.

From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2020