The New England Patriots have found their Stephen Gostkowski replacement.
Per reports, the team is signing former Cincinnati Bengal Mike Nugent.
Patriots plan to go with veteran kicker Mike Nugent, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2019
Nugent, 37, played from 2010 to 2016 with the Cincinnati Bengals.
He is the second kicker to replace Gostkowski after a season-ending injury with the first being Shayne Graham in 2010.
The Patriots are also adding kicker Younghoe Koo to their practice squad reportedly tomorrow.
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Koo, 25, lasted only 2017 With The Los Angeles Chargers and played in the AAF for the Atlanta Legends in 2019.
He has made three of his six career kicks.