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1:31NFL Rookie Minicamp Recap: Buyer's Remorse in Cleveland over DL Mason Graham?
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1:15NFL Rookie Minicamp Recap: Sanders Begins Minicamp in Crowded QB Room
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2:33DL Mason Graham: Buyer's Remorse In Cleveland
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1:24Shedeur Sanders: 'My story will be similar to Brady'
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3:40Shedeur Sanders Begins Minicamp
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1:13NFL Rookies Competing for Starting Roles: Quinshon Judkins vs Dylan Sampson for Browns RB1
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1:16NFL Rookie Minicamp: Top Priority for Browns, QB Shedeur Sanders
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0:57NFL Rookie Minicamps: Dillon Gabriel vs Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland
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2:20Shedeur Sanders Has Upside for the Cleveland Browns
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3:08We Need To Talk: Kevin Stefanski on Developing Browns' Young QBs
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1:34NFL Rookie Minicamp: Chances Both QBs Sanders & Gabriel Make Browns Roster
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1:23NFL Rookie Minicamp: All Eyes on QBs Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel at Browns Minicamp
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2:52Interview with Browns WR Cedric Tillman!
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1:08AFC North Offseason Grades: Cleveland Browns
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1:49Jonathan Jones Explains the Falcons' $250K Fine for Shedeur Sanders Prank Call
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1:42How the Shedur Sanders Prank Call Was Different Than the Other Prank Calls During the Draft
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3:35Browns FINALLY End Shedeur Sanders slide in 5th round!
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3:19Browns Surprise Fans with Selection of Dillon Gabriel
2024 Kicking
| STATS |
FG
Field Goals
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FGM-A
Field Goals Made - Field Goals Attempted
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FG%
Field Goal Percentage
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XP
Extra Points
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XPM-A
Extra Points Made - Extra Points Attempted
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PTS
Kicking Points
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| Regular Season | 18 | 27 | 66.7 | 17 | 20 | 71 |
Top Dustin Hopkins News
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Finishes on high note
Hopkins converted his lone field-goal attempt and extra-point kick in Saturday's 35-10 loss to Baltimore in Week 18.
Hopkins buried a chip shot from 23 yards early in the second quarter before the game got away from the Browns, who were thinking only about touchdowns the rest of the way. The four points scored were the most for a Cleveland kicker since Week 12. After a very successful 2023 -- one that resulted in a three-year contract in the offseason -- Hopkins went the other way in 2024. Part of that is attributable to an offense that fell apart, but Hopkins made just 18 of 27 (67 percent) of his field-goal tries. That prompted the Browns to bring in kickers to challenge him, and head coach Kevin Stefanski made him inactive for Week 15. The offseason for the 3-14 Browns will bring change, which could include competition for Hopkins.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Makes lone kick in loss
Hopkins converted his lone field-goal attempt and did not have an extra-point try in Sunday's 20-3 loss to Miami in Week 17.
Hopkins, who missed six of his last nine field-goal attempts, drilled a chip shot from 25 yards for the Browns' only points. Cleveland's offense has not been conducive to kicker scoring since Dorian Thompson-Robinson took over at quarterback. The Browns have scored 16 points over the last three games, and kickers have attempted one field goal during that stretch.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Keeping kicking job another week
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Hopkins will be the team's kicker Sunday against Miami, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Hopkins has been struggling mightily of late, and though he didn't attempt any field goals in last Sunday's loss to Cincinnati, he missed his lone extra-point attempt. That performance came one week after Hopkins received a game off to try to get back on the right track following a rough stretch. The veteran placekicker had missed both of his field-goal tries -- both under 50 yards -- the previous week and is just 2-for-7 on attempts since Cleveland's Week 10 bye. Nonetheless, the Browns will stick with Hopkins for at least one more contest despite signing Andre Szmyt to their practice squad Tuesday.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Struggle continues
Hopkins did not attempt a field goal and missed his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 24-6 loss to Cincinnati in Week 16.
Hopkins, who was inactive Week 15 amid a five-game stretch of missed kicks, added another failed attempt to what has been a season gone wrong for both him and the Browns. The extra-point miss was Hopkins' third in 19 attempts; he's also missed nine of 25 field-goal tries. The kicker who replaced Hopkins last week, Riley Patterson, was poached by Atlanta off Cleveland's practice squad. As of Monday, the Browns don't have a backup option in place heading into Week 17 against Miami.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Will kick next week
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Hopkins will kick next Sunday against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Hopkins, who had been struggling of late, was made inactive for the Browns' Week 15 loss to the Chiefs, with Riley Patterson handling kicking duties in his place. With regard to Hopkins, Stefanski said that the team thought it was best to give the veteran kicker the week off considering his recent rough stretch.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Inactive versus Kansas City
Hopkins is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Hopkins has missed six of his last nine field goals, and the Browns have elected to have him sit out Sunday's contest. In his place, Riley Patterson is slated to handle the team's Week 15 kicking duties.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Week 15 status uncertain
Hopkins said Friday that he has not yet been told if he will be the kicker for Week 15 against the Chiefs, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Hopkins has missed six of his last nine field-goal attempts, including two last Sunday, which prompted the Browns to add kicker Riley Patterson to the practice team. After initially voicing support that Hopkins remains the team's kicker, head coach Kevin Stefanski wavered Wednesday, when he said coaches will "work through all that" when referring to which of the two placekickers will be active Sunday. Hopkins added he had a good week of practice and feels confident going into the weekend. Whether it's Hopkins or Patterson kicking Sunday, the offense often plays from behind and is not conducive to a high volume of kicker-scoring opportunities.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Status as team's kicker shaky
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that he continues to view Hopkins as the Browns' kicker, but the team "will work through" evaluating the position this week heading into Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Hopkins missed two field-goal attempts during Cleveland's 27-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 14, and across 13 appearances this season, he's converted just 16 of 25 attempts. The veteran's 64 percent conversion rate stands as the worst mark of his career by a significant margin. The Browns signed kicker Riley Patterson to the practice squad on Tuesday, an indication that continued struggles on Hopkins' part could lead to a changing of the guard.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: No kicking change
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Hopkins remains the team's kicker, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Hopkins, who missed two field goals during Sunday's 27-14 loss to Pittsburgh, is fighting a slump this season. He's converted just 16 of 25 attempts. At this point, with Cleveland eliminated from the postseason, another kicker isn't going to solve the team's many issues, but it's likely there will be a competition next summer.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Two misses in loss
Hopkins misfired on both field-goal attempts and converted two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers in Week 14.
Hopkins missed wide left on a 38-yarder just before halftime and wasn't close on a 43-yarder he pushed on the first drive coming out of the break. If converted, those two field goals would have tied the game at 13-13. The Browns were in position to add another field goal in the fourth quarter, but coach Kevin Stefanski opted to punt, down 27-7 at the time, from the Steelers' 39-yard line. Hopkins has missed kicks in four of the last five games, going 3-for-9 during that stretch. There will most certainly be a competition next summer for the placekicking job.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: One miss in loss
Hopkins converted one of two field-goal attempts and all three extra-point kicks in Monday's 41-32 loss to the Broncos in Week 13.
Hopkins missed from 47 yards out on Cleveland's opening drive and connected from 45 yards in the second quarter. The six-point night was the most in four games for Hopkins. The placekicker's 70-percent accuracy rate (16-of-23) on field goals is the least of the Browns' issues, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the team bring in competition next summer.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Makes both kicks in win
Hopkins converted his lone field-goal attempt and only extra-point try in Thursday's 24-19 win over Pittsburgh in Week 12.
Both of Hopkins' chances came in the first half before the weather conditions turned the stadium into a shaken snow globe. The Browns went for two points after their two fourth-quarter touchdowns due to the conditions, though one was also a logical decision based on the score. The Browns' sputtering offense under Deshaun Watson earlier this season was not conducive to kicker scoring, but Hopkins' shaky season continued even as the offense improved in recent weeks with Jameis Winston under center. Hopkins ranks 27th in scoring among kickers with 56 points through 11 games played.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Bad day at office
Hopkins missed both field-goal attempts and did not attempt an extra-point kick following the Browns' two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11.
Hopkins had a day to forget, missing two kicks on consecutive drives in the first half when the game was still close. Hopkins actually missed three kicks -- a 32-yarder that was wide left -- but a Saints penalty gave the Browns another life, only to have it wasted, as Hopkins missed from 27 yards three plays later. He never had a chance to kick an extra point, as Cleveland opted to go for two points following both touchdowns. The Browns may have buyer's remorse after handing Hopkins a three-year deal in the offseason. The kicker has been successful on just 70 percent (14-of-20) of his field-goal kicks and missed two extra-point tries in 2024.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Minimal role in loss
Hopkins made one of two field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Chargers in Week 9.
Hopkins connected from 38 yards early in the second quarter and later had a 51-yard attempt blocked. He's stuck on a team whose offense has been one of the worst in the league and doesn't project to get much better.
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Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Perfect in win
Hopkins converted all three field-goal attempts and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 29-24 win over Baltimore in Week 8.
Hopkins connected from 28, 33 and 48 yards and had a season-high 11 points. The kicking game, like the entire offense, benefitted from Jameis Winston starting at quarterback in place of the injured Deshaun Watson (Achilles). Winston sparked what had been a dormant offense and could lead to more kicker scoring. Hopkins has been shaky the last few weeks and already has the same number of missed kicks this season than he had over 17 games in 2023.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Austin, TX |
| Age: 34 |
| School: Florida State |
| Experience: 12 |