[8], As a true freshman at the University of Miami, Bosher appeared in all 12 games in the 2007 season. He was rated as the best placekicker in the country by Scout.com, the third best by ESPN, and the sixth best by Rivals.com. [64] He was designated for return from injured reserve on November 20, 2019, and began practicing with the team again. I'm a junior at Miami (Ohio) University. We still have that other punter on the roster too, Sam Irwin-Hill or something [62] In the Divisional Round against the eventual Super Bowl LII champion Philadelphia Eagles, he had six punts for 203 net yards for a 33.83 average in the 15–10 loss. The kicking and punting positions, by their very nature, are fickle. The Atlanta Falcons have a long list of problems this season, starting with their 1-7 record. [41] Against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13, he had a season-high seven punts for 278 yards. For the first time since the Falcons took Matt Bosher out of Miami in the sixth round of the 2011 draft, Atlanta spent a selection on a punter. Bosher was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. [9] Against Virginia Tech in the 11th game of the season, Bosher punted six times for 310 yards, which was a season-high 51.7 yard average. No matter who is the favorite to start at those two positions in 2020, expect the Falcons to bring in multiple players to showcase their legs in training camp and the preseason. Koo and Allen each joined the Falcons … He was a first-team All-ACC player and set a school record in September 2010 by kicking his fourteenth consecutive field goal. The Falcons have a new backup plan if punter Matt Bosher hasn’t recovered from a groin injury by Sunday’s game at Indianapolis. [48] In Week 9, against the San Francisco 49ers, Bosher had a season-high seven punts for a season-high 304 yards. 1979 Atlanta Falcons Statistics & Players: 6-10 (3rd in NFC West), Coach: Leeman Bennett, ProBowl: Van Note [18] He punted a season-high nine times for 387 total yards in the eighth game of the season against Wake Forest. In a home game against the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round, Bosher had two punts for 84 yards in the 30–28 victory. Atlanta has struggled with tackling this season, but Bosher didn’t add to those woes after slamming Barner down in the first half of the Falcons’ 24-10 victory over the Panthers on Sunday. Starter Matt Bosher was placed on injured reserve less than a month ago after he led the league … The Falcons have been quite mum on how Bosher fits into their 2020 plans. [29] In Week 9, against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, he set a season high for yardage with 321 on seven punts. From 2011-2018, Atlanta lucked out, as Bryant and Bosher were models of consistency. [44] Against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, he had a season-high 53.00 yards per punt average from three punts for 159 yards. The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that they have signed kicker Younghoe Koo and punter Ryan Allen to a one-year contract extensions. [28], As a rookie with the Atlanta Falcons, Bosher appeared in all 16 regular season games and their one playoff game as the punter. He was signed by the team on July 28. White and quarterback Danny Etling, the Falcons had three open roster spots. [35] In the regular season finale, in a home game against division rival Tampa Bay, Bosher had his second game with over 300 net yards with 305 yards on six punts. By Bernd Buchmasser @BerndBuchmasser Nov 5, … Blair Walsh was brought in for the last week of the preseason, but he, too, was waived with Tavecchio. [2] While playing for the Jupiter High School Warriors, he was one of the top placekickers in the country. [15] Overall, in the 2008 season, Bosher converted all 40 extra point attempts and 18-of-20 field goal attempts to go along with punting 67 times for 2,638 yards for a 40.0 average. Allen will be the Falcons fourth punter this season. Contracts Salary Cap Table Salaries by Year Positional Spending Draft 2021 Free Agents After a whirlwind 2019 season, the Atlanta Falcons are hoping to find consistency and stability in their kicking game in 2020. On Friday, the Atlanta Falcons announced they have added punter Sam Irwin-Hill to the 2020 roster.. Wile fell victim to the injury bug. In addition to his ranking accolades, he was chosen as the best kicker in the state of Florida on the Florida Times-Union Super 75. In the same game, he set his season high for yards per punt with 53.17. Punter Matt Bosher will be an unrestricted free agent after nine years in Atlanta. In the season opener, he made his NFL debut against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Reliable, the 44-yard-old Bryant, who turned out to be not as reliable as he once was. I serve as the sports editor of the campus newspaper, The Miami Student, and do some freelancing. [11], As a sophomore at the University of Miami, Bosher appeared in all 13 games in the 2008 season. The 32-year-old spent the majority of his 2019 season on the injured reserve list, punting only nine times for an average of 41.9 yards per kick, almost four yards less than his career average. [26], Bosher was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Atlanta tried to move on from Bryant before the season even started, releasing him in February to give his spot to Giorgio Tavecchio. He averaged a career-low 41.9 yards per punt but pinned opponents inside their own 20-yard line on 14 of his 28 kicks. Atlanta Falcons Career Kicking & Punting Leaders. In two games in the 2008 season, which were against Charleston Southern and Duke, Bosher attempted and converted all seven extra point tries. Age caught up with Bryant, as he missed five field goals on 14 tries in seven games. [45], Overall, in the 2014 regular season, Bosher had 67 punts for 3,063 yards for a 45.72 average. The Atlanta Falcons punter sent America into meltdown on Monday (AEDT) during his side’s 24-10 win over Carolina to ensure the Panthers’ season would finish at the end of the regular season. In the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, Bosher had a season-high 57.75 yards per punt average from four punts for 231 yards. Against the Florida State in the fifth game of the season, Bosher rushed nine yards on a fake punt for a first down. Especially early in the season, the Falcons struggled to find stability at either kicking position, as placekicker Matt Bryant was plagued by inconsistency and the punters couldn’t stay healthy. The Atlanta Falcons have decided they need to overhaul both of kicking specialists before they play another football game. Based on his average yards per punt (48.3 yards), Wile had the best season of any Falcons’ punter. [32], On January 8, 2012, Bosher made his playoff debut in the Falcons' 24–2 loss to the New York Giants in the Wild Card Round. 2020 Atlanta Falcons depth chart for all positions. Based on his average yards per punt (48.3 yards), Wile had the best season of any Falcons’ punter. [17] Against Clemson in the seventh game of the season, he would tie a career high three field goals attempted and made. If the Atlanta Falcons learned anything from their 2019 special teams, it’s competition and backup plans are often necessary. But Tavecchio never made it to the season opener, hitting only four of his nine preseason field-goal attempts. [39], In the 2013 season, Bosher appeared in all 16 regular season games for the Falcons. Atlanta Falcons #5 - Punter ... our player profile series now shifts to the depth on the Falcons roster. Koo is set to become an exclusive-rights free agent this offseason, meaning he must sign the minimum salary tender to play in 2020. Hofrichter’s Combine/Pro Day Measurables. My latest gig is writing game recaps and play-by-play broadcasting Cincinnati high school sports for Chatterbox Sports. [57], In the 2017 season, Bosher appeared in all 16 regular season games and two playoff games for the Falcons. [3], Bosher played college football at the University of Miami from 2007 to 2010. [46], In the 2015 season, Bosher appeared in all 16 regular season games for the Falcons. [23] Against Virginia in the eighth game of the season, Bosher punted four times for 231 total yards, which was a career-high 57.8 yard average. [1], Bosher played high school football at Jupiter High School in Jupiter, Florida. Former Patriots punter Ryan Allen finds a new home, signs with the Atlanta Falcons The long-time Patriot has found a new home. An updated look at the Atlanta Falcons 2021 salary cap table, including team cap space, dead cap figures, and complete breakdowns of player cap hits, salaries, and bonuses. [51] In Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Bosher injured his hamstring. He was cut on the last day of August. [30] On Sunday, December 11, 2011, in Week 14, with averages of 47.8 yards (gross) and 46.0 (net) on six punts against the Carolina Panthers, "ESPN Stats & Information" selected Bosher as the punter of the day in the NFL. Koo, 25, and Allen, 29, played in Atlanta… [59] Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with 53 punts for 2,379 net yards for a 44.89 average. The Falcons replaced punter Kasey Redfern, who was released last week. In Week 13, against their NFC South division rival New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome, Bosher had six punts for a season-high 319 yards. [25] Overall, in the 2010 season, Bosher converted 37-of-40 extra point tries and 13-of-17 field goal attempts to go along with punting 59 times for 2,597 yards for a 44.0 average. [12][13] He punted a season-high 11 times for 410 total yards in the sixth game of the season against Central Florida. [53], The Falcons would return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2012 season. [10] Overall, in the 2007 season, Bosher punted 58 times for 2,329 yards for a 40.2 average. Behold Matt Bosher, Atlanta Falcons punter/kickoff specialist and now dark-horse Defensive Player of the Year candidate, ruining Carolina’s … In Week 5 against the Denver Broncos, Bosher had a season-high 61.67 average yards per punt, which came from three punts for 185 yards. [7] He converted 127-of-130 extra point attempts and 45-of-53 field goal attempts in his college career. [31] In Week 15, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Georgia Dome, he set a season-high for yards per punt with 51.00, which came from four punts for 204 yards, in the 41–14 home victory. The Falcons released fan-favorite kicker Matt Bryant after his performance flat-lined, bottoming out with two long misses in a close loss to the Seattle Seahawks. [14] Against NC State in the 12th game of the season, Bosher punted four times for 195 yards, which was a season-high 48.8 yard average. [56], Overall, in the 2016 regular season, Bosher had 44 punts for 2,060 yards for a 46.82 average to go along with 11 punts for 492 yards in the playoffs for a 44.73 average. In Week 2, against the St. Louis Rams, Bosher had six punts for a season-high 318 yards. The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that kicker Younghoe Koo and punter Ryan Allen have each signed one-year contract extensions. [34], In his second season with the Atlanta Falcons, Bosher appeared in all 16 regular season games and their two playoff games. He was twice named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Matt Bryant, the team's normal placekicker, had to finish the game with punting responsibilities. Atlanta then signed Younghoe Koo to replace Bryant. In the 30–12 loss to the Bears, he had five punts for 192 yards. The Falcons turned back to Mr. He made more than $2.5 million in 2019, and because of his proven track record, will probably command a greater salary than the majority of the punters on the open market. [61] In the Wild Card Round against the Los Angeles Rams, he had five punts for 258 net yards for a 51.60 average in the 26–13 victory. Koo provided a steady leg for the Falcons’ final eight games, making 23 of his 26 field-goal attempts while missing only one extra point. He punted a season-high 10 times for 408 total yards in the second game of the season against Oklahoma. [50], In the 2016 season, Bosher appeared in all 16 regular season games and all three playoff games for the Falcons. Against the Virginia in the ninth game of the season, Bosher would tie a career-high seven made extra point attempts. [40] In a 2012 Divisional Round rematch against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 10, he had a season high 53.40 yards per punt from five punts for 267 yards. 20 / 53 Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden … [4][5][6] He was the team's starting punter for four years, punting for 9,778 yards for the Hurricanes. He served as the placekicker and punter for team for the third straight season. He avoided the medical tent but averaged a team-low 41.2 yards per punt on nine attempts. [38], Overall, in the 2012 regular season, Bosher had 60 punts for 2,847 yards for a 47.45 average to go along with four punts for 174 yards in the playoffs for a 43.5 average. [21] Overall, in the 2009 season, Bosher converted all 50 extra point attempts and was 14-of-16 on field goal attempts to go along with Bosher punting 51 times for 2,169 yards for a 42.5 average. FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher (5) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. [24] In his final collegiate game, which was the 2010 Sun Bowl against Notre Dame, he punted four times for 163 yards. [66] He was placed back on injured reserve on December 7, 2019, after aggravating the groin injury. Previous Teams: Drafted in the 7th round (#228 overall) by the Atlanta Falcons (2020) Measurables: 5’10, 196 After a tumultuous year at punter in 2019, the Falcons elected to … [47] In Week 8, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bosher did not attempt one punt in the game for the first time in his NFL career. [65] On December 2, 2019, Bosher was activated from injured reserve. Then, 2019 hit. [33], Overall, in his rookie regular season, Bosher had 70 punts for 2,990 yards, which was an average of 42.71 yards per punt. Finally, Ryan Allen arrived, and with the exception of one game played by Bosher, finished the season as Atlanta’s punter. Scott Alan Fulhage (born November 17, 1961) is a former National Football League punter who played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1987 to 1988 and the Atlanta Falcons from 1989 to 1992.. College career. Atlanta Falcons punter Sterling Hofrichter #4. He punted a season-high ten times for 463 total yards in the fourth game of the season against Clemson. The Athletic reports the Falcons plan to retain the 25-year-old. [63], On October 5, 2019, Bosher was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury. [54] Against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, Bosher had two punts for 77 yards in the 44–21 victory. [16], As a junior at the University of Miami, Bosher appeared in all 13 games in the 2009 season. [60], The Falcons finished the season with a 10–6 record and made the playoffs. Seasons: 55 (1966 to 2020) Record (W … Redfern lasted three games in place of Wile and Bosher before he was released. A season after moving on from Bryant, the Falcons might be parting ways with another franchise special teams staple. In Week 11, against their divisional rival Carolina Panthers, Bosher had a season-high seven punts for a season-high 344 yards. [36], The Falcons would make a return trip to the playoffs in the 2012 season. In response to the announcement, former punter for the University of … The Atlanta Falcons announced Saturday that they are signing punter Kasey Redfern from their practice squad to the active roster. [27] He was signed by the team on July 28. Get a complete list of current starters and backup players from your favorite team and league on CBSSports.com. Yeah, cut and paste those three words about a half-dozen times, and you have a summary of the Atlanta Falcons’ 2019 kicking game. 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[20] Against North Carolina, Bosher rushed 26 yards a successful fake punt. Feb 18 2021 Ricardo Allen, FS Released by Atlanta (ATL), clearing $6.25M of cap space Feb 18 2021 Allen Bailey, DE Released by Atlanta (ATL), clearing $4.5M of cap space Jan 15 2021 Arthur Smith, COA Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL) He was also the team's starting placekicker from 2008 to 2010. He was drafted by the Falcons in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami. He shined with onside kicks, allowing the Falcons to recover four of them (though two were called back due to penalties). In mid-October, he injured his groin before playing his third game in a Falcons uniform and was waived with an injury settlement two days later. He should heavily be in the mix with Ryan Allen to start for Atlanta … — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 25, 2020 Hofrichter has a big leg and averaged nearly 44 yards per punt in 2019. But one issue has stood out more than others in recent days: instability on special teams. [67], After becoming a free agent in March 2020, Bosher had a tryout with the Buffalo Bills on August 18, 2020. -- The Atlanta Falcons have placed longtime punter Matt Bosher on injured reserve and re-signed Matt Wile ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. In the season opener against the Chicago Bears, he had three punts for 178 net yards for a season-high 59.33 average. [42], Overall, in the 2013 regular season, Bosher had 68 punts for 3,166 yards for a 46.56 average. [37] In a home game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, Bosher had two punts for 90 yards in the 28–24 defeat. [52] In Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams, Bosher had a season-high eight punts for a season-high 415 net yards, which equated to a 51.88 average. [43], In the 2014 season, Bosher appeared in all 16 regular season games for the Falcons.

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