NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 25, 2026 UTC
Veteran Kicker Joins Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons signed 41-year-old Nick Folk this offseason to stabilize their kicker position following difficulties during the 2025 season. Heavy reports that Folk has led the NFL in field goal percentage over each of the past three seasons, offering the Falcons security and avoiding the need for in-season cuts or tryouts. [1]
A Long Career in the NFL
Folk originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2007. Over his extensive career, he has played for the Cowboys, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans, marking his 19th campaign appearing in an NFL game this season with Atlanta. [1]
Sources
- Nick Folk Age: Long NFL Career Leads to Falcons’ Kicker Job — 2026-09-24T23:32:23+00:00