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| current_team = Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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| position = [[Placekicker|Kicker]] |
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| high_school = [[Cypress Woods High School|Cypress Woods]] {{nowrap|(Cypress, Texas)}} |
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| college = [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois]] (2014–2018) |
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| college = [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois]] |
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* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})* |
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})* |
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* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})* |
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* Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2022}}) |
* Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2022}}) |
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* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present) |
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present) |
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* [[Big Ten Kicker of the Year]] (2018) |
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* First-team |
* First-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[2018 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2018]]) |
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* [[Big Ten Conference football individual awards#Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year|Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year]] (2018) |
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'''Chase Joseph McLaughlin''' (born April 9, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[placekicker]] for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] |
'''Chase Joseph McLaughlin''' {{Respell|mək|LOF|lin}};<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chase McLaughlin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McLaCh00.htm |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> (born April 9, 1996) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[placekicker]] for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois Fighting Illini]]. Since joining the NFL in 2019, McLaughlin has been a member of nine teams, including second stints for two organizations. |
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== College career == |
== College career == |
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McLaughlin played [[college football]] at [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chase McLaughlin College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chase-mclaughlin-1.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During his time with the Fighting Illini, McLaughlin went 79 for 79 on extra point attempts, and his senior year was 4 for 6 on [[field goal]]s beyond 50 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jabs |first=Austin |date=April 11, 2019 |title=Illinois Football 2019 Draft Profile: Chase McLaughlin |url=https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2019/4/11/18304805/illini-draft-preview-chase-mclaughlin-nfl-draft-illinois-fighting-illini |access-date=June 4, 2019 |website=The Champaign Room}}</ref> Originally a [[Walk-on (sports)|walk-on]], McLaughlin ended his college career as the 2019 Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year award winner and a First-team |
McLaughlin played [[college football]] at [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chase McLaughlin College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chase-mclaughlin-1.html |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During his time with the Fighting Illini, McLaughlin went 79 for 79 on extra point attempts, and his senior year was 4 for 6 on [[field goal]]s beyond 50 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jabs |first=Austin |date=April 11, 2019 |title=Illinois Football 2019 Draft Profile: Chase McLaughlin |url=https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2019/4/11/18304805/illini-draft-preview-chase-mclaughlin-nfl-draft-illinois-fighting-illini |access-date=June 4, 2019 |website=The Champaign Room}}</ref> Originally a [[Walk-on (sports)|walk-on]], McLaughlin ended his college career as the 2019 Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year award winner and a First-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten Conference]] selection.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kissack |first=Tristen |date=April 27, 2019 |title=Chase McLaughlin signs with the Buffalo Bills |url=https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2019/4/27/18520953/illinois-fighting-illini-buffalo-bills-chase-mclaughlin-kicker |access-date=June 4, 2019 |website=The Champaign Room}}</ref> During a [[2018 Illinois Fighting Illini football team|2018]] game against [[USF Bulls football|USF]], McLaughlin became the first Illinois kicker to score field goals of 50 plus yards in three consecutive games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Gavin |date=September 20, 2018 |title=McLaughlin off to impressive start this season |url=https://dailyillini.com/sports/2018/09/20/mclaughlin-off-to-impressive-start-this-season/ |access-date=June 4, 2019 |website=The Daily Illini}}</ref> McLaughlin later achieved a school record five 50-plus yard field goals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Werner |first=Jeremy |date=April 27, 2019 |title=SIGNED: Buffalo Bills pick up Illini kicker Chase McLaughlin |url=https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-football-Buffalo-BIlls-sign-Illini-kicker-Chase-McLaughlin-NFL-Draft--131587222/ |access-date=June 4, 2019 |website=IlliniInquirer.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Professional career == |
== Professional career == |
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===Buffalo Bills=== |
===Buffalo Bills=== |
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McLaughlin went undrafted in the [[2019 NFL |
McLaughlin went undrafted in the [[2019 NFL draft]], and signed with the [[Buffalo Bills]] as an [[undrafted free agent]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Chris |date=May 9, 2019 |title=Get a closer look at the Bills eight undrafted free agent signings |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/get-a-closer-look-at-the-bills-eight-undrafted-free-agent-signings |access-date=June 4, 2019 |website=BuffaloBills.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was waived on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Chris |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Bills cut roster down to 53 players |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-cut-roster-down-to-53-players |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=BuffaloBills.com}}</ref> |
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===Minnesota Vikings (first stint)=== |
===Minnesota Vikings (first stint)=== |
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McLaughlin was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on September 1, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Vikings Sign P Britton Colquitt, Add K Chase McLaughlin To Practice Squad |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-sign-britton-colquitt-add-chase-mclaughlin-practice-squad |access-date=September 2, 2019 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> He was released |
McLaughlin was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on September 1, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Vikings Sign P Britton Colquitt, Add K Chase McLaughlin To Practice Squad |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-sign-britton-colquitt-add-chase-mclaughlin-practice-squad |access-date=September 2, 2019 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> He was released nine days later.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2019 |title=Vikings Re-Sign Brett Jones, Announce Additional Roster Moves |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-re-sign-brett-jones-announce-additional-roster-moves |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> |
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===Los Angeles Chargers=== |
===Los Angeles Chargers=== |
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McLaughlin signed with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] on October 1, 2019. The move was to cover for injured Chargers kicker [[Michael Badgley]], and to give relief to Chargers punter [[Ty Long]], who had assumed kicking duties.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2019 |title=Chase McLaughlin: Gets shot with Chargers |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/chargers-chase-mclaughlin-gets-shot-with-chargers/ |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> |
McLaughlin signed with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] on October 1, 2019. The move was to cover for injured Chargers kicker [[Michael Badgley]], and to give relief to Chargers punter [[Ty Long]], who had assumed kicking duties.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2019 |title=Chase McLaughlin: Gets shot with Chargers |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/chargers-chase-mclaughlin-gets-shot-with-chargers/ |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> McLaughlin was waived on October 29.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 29, 2019 |title=Chargers Promote CB Tevaughn Campbell to Active Roster |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-promote-cb-tevaughn-campbell-to-active-roster |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202205734/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-promote-cb-tevaughn-campbell-to-active-roster |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Chargers.com}}</ref> |
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===San Francisco 49ers=== |
===San Francisco 49ers=== |
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McLaughlin signed with the [[San Francisco 49ers]] on November 7, 2019, after kicker [[Robbie Gould]] injured his quad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=November 7, 2019 |title=Robbie Gould dealing with quad injury; 49ers signing Chase McLaughlin |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/07/robbie-gould-dealing-with-quad-injury-49ers-signing-chase-mclaughlin/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> |
McLaughlin signed with the [[San Francisco 49ers]] on November 7, 2019, after kicker [[Robbie Gould]] injured his quad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=November 7, 2019 |title=Robbie Gould dealing with quad injury; 49ers signing Chase McLaughlin |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/07/robbie-gould-dealing-with-quad-injury-49ers-signing-chase-mclaughlin/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> During a Week 10 27–24 overtime loss to the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', McLaughlin made three of four field goals. Although he made a 47-yard kick with one second left in regulation to tie the game, McLaughlin's missed field goal occurred in overtime and would have given San Francisco the victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2019 |title=Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27–24 OT win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127992 |access-date=November 10, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> He was waived on December 3. |
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===Indianapolis Colts (first stint)=== |
===Indianapolis Colts (first stint)=== |
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On December 4, 2019, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] due to an injury to starter [[Adam Vinatieri]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=December 4, 2019 |title=Colts Claim Kicker Chase McLaughlin Off Waivers |url=https://www.colts.com/news/chase-mclaughlin-claimed-off-waivers-roster-moves |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> On December 30, 2019, McLaughlin was signed to a one-year extension through 2020. |
On December 4, 2019, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] due to an injury to longtime starter [[Adam Vinatieri]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=December 4, 2019 |title=Colts Claim Kicker Chase McLaughlin Off Waivers |url=https://www.colts.com/news/chase-mclaughlin-claimed-off-waivers-roster-moves |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> On December 30, 2019, McLaughlin was signed to a one-year extension through 2020. |
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On September 5, 2020, McLaughlin was waived by the Colts during final roster cuts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Colts cut Chase McLaughlin |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/05/colts-cut-chase-mclaughlin/ |access-date=September 5, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref> |
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===Minnesota Vikings (second stint)=== |
===Minnesota Vikings (second stint)=== |
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===Jacksonville Jaguars=== |
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On November 10, 2020, the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] signed McLaughlin off of the Vikings' practice squad to fill in for the injured [[Josh Lambo]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2020 |title=Jacksonville Jaguars sign Chase McLaughlin off Minnesota Vikings' practice squad |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30292289/jacksonville-jaguars-sign-chase-mclaughlin-minnesota-vikings-practice-squad |access-date=November 10, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> McLaughlin was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on November 24 |
On November 10, 2020, the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] signed McLaughlin off of the Vikings' practice squad to fill in for the injured [[Josh Lambo]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2020 |title=Jacksonville Jaguars sign Chase McLaughlin off Minnesota Vikings' practice squad |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30292289/jacksonville-jaguars-sign-chase-mclaughlin-minnesota-vikings-practice-squad |access-date=November 10, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> McLaughlin was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on November 24,<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2020 |title=Jaguars Make Roster Moves |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves-x0332 |access-date=December 29, 2020 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref> and activated six days later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=November 30, 2020 |title=Jaguars remove Chase McLaughlin from COVID-19 list |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/30/jaguars-remove-chase-mclaughlin-from-covid-19-list/ |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref> McLaughlin was waived by the Jaguars after they promoted [[Aldrick Rosas]] to the active roster on December 12.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2020 |title=Jaguars Roster Update: Aldrick Rosas signed to the active roster |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-roster-update-aldrick-rosa-signed-to-the-active-roster |access-date=January 27, 2021 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref> |
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===New York Jets=== |
===New York Jets=== |
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On December 14, 2020, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Jets Claim K Chase McLaughlin and DL Trevon Coley |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-claim-k-chase-mclaughlin-and-dl-trevon-coley |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}</ref> On January 2, 2021, McLaughlin was promoted to full-time starter after the Jets' decision to cut [[Sam Ficken]]. |
On December 14, 2020, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Jets Claim K Chase McLaughlin and DL Trevon Coley |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-claim-k-chase-mclaughlin-and-dl-trevon-coley |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}</ref> On January 2, 2021, McLaughlin was promoted to full-time starter after the Jets' decision to cut [[Sam Ficken]]. |
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McLaughlin was waived on May 7, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=May 7, 2021 |title=Jets Release Six Players Including WR Josh Doctson, K Chase McLaughlin |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-release-six-players-including-wr-josh-doctson-k-chase-mclaughlin |access-date=May 7, 2021 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}</ref> |
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===Cleveland Browns=== |
===Cleveland Browns=== |
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McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the [[Cleveland Browns]] on May 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabot |first=Mary Kay |date=May 10, 2021 |title=Browns awarded kicker Chase McLaughlin via waivers from Jets to press Cody Parkey in camp |url=https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2021/05/browns-awarded-kicker-chase-mclaughlin-via-waivers-from-jets-to-help-and-press-cody-parkey-in-camp.html |access-date=May 11, 2021 |website=Cleveland.com}}</ref> In Week 3 |
McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the [[Cleveland Browns]] on May 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabot |first=Mary Kay |date=May 10, 2021 |title=Browns awarded kicker Chase McLaughlin via waivers from Jets to press Cody Parkey in camp |url=https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2021/05/browns-awarded-kicker-chase-mclaughlin-via-waivers-from-jets-to-help-and-press-cody-parkey-in-camp.html |access-date=May 11, 2021 |website=Cleveland.com}}</ref> In Week 3 against the [[2021 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], McLaughlin made all four field goal attempts, including a 57-yarder, as well as both of his extra points.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns – September 26th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202109260cle.htm |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2021 season, McLaughlin finished converting 36 of 37 extra point attempts and 15 of 21 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chase McLaughlin 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McLaCh00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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On April 5, 2022, McLaughlin re-signed with the Browns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Poisal |first=Anthony |date=April 5, 2022 |title=Browns re-sign K Chase McLaughlin |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-re-sign-k-chase-mclaughlin |access-date=January 15, 2023 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |language=en}}</ref> He was waived on May 2 |
On April 5, 2022, McLaughlin re-signed with the Browns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Poisal |first=Anthony |date=April 5, 2022 |title=Browns re-sign K Chase McLaughlin |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-re-sign-k-chase-mclaughlin |access-date=January 15, 2023 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |language=en}}</ref> He was waived on May 2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2022 |title=Browns release Ks Chase McLaughlin, Chris Blewitt |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-release-ks-chase-mclaughlin-chris-blewitt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502182852/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-release-ks-chase-mclaughlin-chris-blewitt |archive-date=May 2, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> |
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=== Indianapolis Colts (second stint) === |
=== Indianapolis Colts (second stint) === |
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McLaughlin signed with the practice squad of the Colts on September 13, 2022, after the team released [[Rodrigo Blankenship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 13, 2022 |title=Colts waiving kicker Rodrigo Blankenship following poor Week 1 performance |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-waiving-kicker-rodrigo-blankenship-following-poor-week-1-performance |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 4.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2022 |title=Colts Sign K Chase McLaughlin To 53-Man Roster, Waive WR Dezmon Patmon |url=https://www.colts.com/news/chase-mclaughlin-signed-53-man-roster-dezmon-patmon-waived |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> In Week 5, McLaughlin made all four field goals, including two over 50 yards, in a 12–9 |
McLaughlin signed with the practice squad of the Colts on September 13, 2022, after the team released [[Rodrigo Blankenship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 13, 2022 |title=Colts waiving kicker Rodrigo Blankenship following poor Week 1 performance |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-waiving-kicker-rodrigo-blankenship-following-poor-week-1-performance |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 4.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2022 |title=Colts Sign K Chase McLaughlin To 53-Man Roster, Waive WR Dezmon Patmon |url=https://www.colts.com/news/chase-mclaughlin-signed-53-man-roster-dezmon-patmon-waived |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> In Week 5, McLaughlin made all four field goals, including two over 50 yards, in a 12–9 overtime road victory over the [[2022 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baca |first=Michael |date=October 12, 2022 |title=Bills' Josh Allen, Saints' Taysom Hill highlight Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-5-josh-allen-taysom-hill |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished the 2022 season converting all 21 extra point attempts and 30 of 36 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chase McLaughlin 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McLaCh00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== |
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== |
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On March 30, 2023, McLaughlin signed with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |
On March 30, 2023, McLaughlin signed with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=March 30, 2023 |title=Bucs Sign Strong-Legged Kicker Chase McLaughlin |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-sign-strong-legged-kicker-chase-mclaughlin |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> He was named the Buccaneers' placekicker at the start of the 2023 season following the release of [[Rodrigo Blankenship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=August 21, 2023 |title=Bucs Waive Rodrigo Blankenship, Ending Kicker Competition |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-waive-rodrigo-blankenship-ending-kicker-competition |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> |
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On March 11, 2024, McLaughlin signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension with the Buccaneers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=March 13, 2024 |title=It's Good! Bucs, Kicker Chase McLaughlin Have New Deal |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-kicker-chase-mclaughlin-have-new-deal |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> |
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==NFL career statistics== |
==NFL career statistics== |
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! [[2023-24 NFL playoffs|2023]] !! [[2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|TB]] |
! [[2023-24 NFL playoffs|2023]] !! [[2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|TB]] |
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* [https://fightingillini.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6527 Illinois Fighting Illini football bio] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yql1VE1hJKI "Kicker Chase McLaughlin's faith helps him stay sane in a crazy profession!"] Interview by [[Kent Sterling]], YouTube.com, October 26, 2022. (video) |
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Position: | Kicker | ||||||||||||
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Born: | Cypress, Texas, U.S. | April 9, 1996||||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||
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High school: | Cypress Woods (Cypress, Texas) | ||||||||||||
College: | Illinois (2014–2018) | ||||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2019 | ||||||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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Chase Joseph McLaughlin mək-LOF-lin;[1] (born April 9, 1996) is an American professional football placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. Since joining the NFL in 2019, McLaughlin has been a member of nine teams, including second stints for two organizations.
College career
[edit]McLaughlin played college football at Illinois.[2] During his time with the Fighting Illini, McLaughlin went 79 for 79 on extra point attempts, and his senior year was 4 for 6 on field goals beyond 50 yards.[3] Originally a walk-on, McLaughlin ended his college career as the 2019 Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year award winner and a First-team All-Big Ten Conference selection.[4] During a 2018 game against USF, McLaughlin became the first Illinois kicker to score field goals of 50 plus yards in three consecutive games.[5] McLaughlin later achieved a school record five 50-plus yard field goals.[6]
Professional career
[edit]Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | |||||||||
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5 ft 11+7⁄8 in (1.83 m) |
187 lb (85 kg) |
29+5⁄8 in (0.75 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | |||||||||
All values from Pro Day[7] |
Buffalo Bills
[edit]McLaughlin went undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, and signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.[8] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[9]
Minnesota Vikings (first stint)
[edit]McLaughlin was signed to the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings on September 1, 2019.[10] He was released nine days later.[11]
Los Angeles Chargers
[edit]McLaughlin signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on October 1, 2019. The move was to cover for injured Chargers kicker Michael Badgley, and to give relief to Chargers punter Ty Long, who had assumed kicking duties.[12] McLaughlin was waived on October 29.[13]
San Francisco 49ers
[edit]McLaughlin signed with the San Francisco 49ers on November 7, 2019, after kicker Robbie Gould injured his quad.[14] During a Week 10 27–24 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, McLaughlin made three of four field goals. Although he made a 47-yard kick with one second left in regulation to tie the game, McLaughlin's missed field goal occurred in overtime and would have given San Francisco the victory.[15] He was waived on December 3.
Indianapolis Colts (first stint)
[edit]On December 4, 2019, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts due to an injury to longtime starter Adam Vinatieri.[16] On December 30, 2019, McLaughlin was signed to a one-year extension through 2020.
On September 5, 2020, McLaughlin was waived by the Colts during final roster cuts.[17]
Minnesota Vikings (second stint)
[edit]On September 8, 2020, McLaughlin was signed to the Vikings practice squad.[18]
Jacksonville Jaguars
[edit]On November 10, 2020, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed McLaughlin off of the Vikings' practice squad to fill in for the injured Josh Lambo.[19] McLaughlin was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 24,[20] and activated six days later.[21] McLaughlin was waived by the Jaguars after they promoted Aldrick Rosas to the active roster on December 12.[22]
New York Jets
[edit]On December 14, 2020, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[23] On January 2, 2021, McLaughlin was promoted to full-time starter after the Jets' decision to cut Sam Ficken.
McLaughlin was waived on May 7, 2021.[24]
Cleveland Browns
[edit]McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on May 10, 2021.[25] In Week 3 against the Chicago Bears, McLaughlin made all four field goal attempts, including a 57-yarder, as well as both of his extra points.[26] In the 2021 season, McLaughlin finished converting 36 of 37 extra point attempts and 15 of 21 field goal attempts.[27]
On April 5, 2022, McLaughlin re-signed with the Browns.[28] He was waived on May 2.[29]
Indianapolis Colts (second stint)
[edit]McLaughlin signed with the practice squad of the Colts on September 13, 2022, after the team released Rodrigo Blankenship.[30] He was promoted to the active roster on October 4.[31] In Week 5, McLaughlin made all four field goals, including two over 50 yards, in a 12–9 overtime road victory over the Denver Broncos, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.[32] He finished the 2022 season converting all 21 extra point attempts and 30 of 36 field goal attempts.[33]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[edit]On March 30, 2023, McLaughlin signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[34] He was named the Buccaneers' placekicker at the start of the 2023 season following the release of Rodrigo Blankenship.[35]
On March 11, 2024, McLaughlin signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension with the Buccaneers.[36]
NFL career statistics
[edit]Bold | Career High |
Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | GP | Field goals | Extra points | Points | |||||
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FGA | FGM | Lng | Pct | XPA | XPM | Pct | ||||
2019 | LAC | 4 | 9 | 6 | 50 | 66.7 | 7 | 7 | 100.0 | 25 |
SF | 3 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 87.5 | 8 | 8 | 100.0 | 29 | |
IND | 4 | 6 | 5 | 50 | 83.3 | 11 | 11 | 100.0 | 26 | |
2020 | JAX | 3 | 5 | 4 | 52 | 80.0 | 4 | 3 | 75.0 | 15 |
NYJ | 1 | − | − | − | − | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 2 | |
2021 | CLE | 16 | 21 | 15 | 57 | 71.4 | 37 | 36 | 97.3 | 81 |
2022 | IND | 16 | 36 | 30 | 54 | 83.3 | 21 | 21 | 100.0 | 111 |
2023 | TB | 17 | 31 | 29 | 57 | 93.5 | 33 | 33 | 100.0 | 120 |
Career | 64 | 116 | 96 | 57 | 82.8 | 123 | 121 | 98.4 | 409 |
Postseason
[edit]Year | Team | GP | Field goals | Extra points | Points | |||||
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FGA | FGM | Lng | Pct | XPA | XPM | Pct | ||||
2023 | TB | 2 | 5 | 4 | 54 | 80.0 | 5 | 5 | 100.0 | 17 |
Career | 2 | 5 | 4 | 54 | 80.0 | 5 | 5 | 100.0 | 17 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Chase McLaughlin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ "Chase McLaughlin College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Jabs, Austin (April 11, 2019). "Illinois Football 2019 Draft Profile: Chase McLaughlin". The Champaign Room. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ Kissack, Tristen (April 27, 2019). "Chase McLaughlin signs with the Buffalo Bills". The Champaign Room. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ Good, Gavin (September 20, 2018). "McLaughlin off to impressive start this season". The Daily Illini. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ Werner, Jeremy (April 27, 2019). "SIGNED: Buffalo Bills pick up Illini kicker Chase McLaughlin". IlliniInquirer.com. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "Chase McLaughlin, Illinois, K, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Chris (May 9, 2019). "Get a closer look at the Bills eight undrafted free agent signings". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ Brown, Chris (August 31, 2019). "Bills cut roster down to 53 players". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Vikings Sign P Britton Colquitt, Add K Chase McLaughlin To Practice Squad". Vikings.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ "Vikings Re-Sign Brett Jones, Announce Additional Roster Moves". Vikings.com. September 10, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Chase McLaughlin: Gets shot with Chargers". CBSSports.com. October 1, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Chargers Promote CB Tevaughn Campbell to Active Roster". Chargers.com. October 29, 2019. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Alper, Josh (November 7, 2019). "Robbie Gould dealing with quad injury; 49ers signing Chase McLaughlin". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ "Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27–24 OT win". ESPN. Associated Press. November 10, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- ^ Walker, Andrew (December 4, 2019). "Colts Claim Kicker Chase McLaughlin Off Waivers". Colts.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Alper, Josh (September 5, 2020). "Colts cut Chase McLaughlin". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves to Fill Initial Practice Squad". Vikings.com. September 8, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars sign Chase McLaughlin off Minnesota Vikings' practice squad". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Jaguars Make Roster Moves". Jaguars.com. November 24, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Williams, Charean (November 30, 2020). "Jaguars remove Chase McLaughlin from COVID-19 list". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jaguars Roster Update: Aldrick Rosas signed to the active roster". Jaguars.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 14, 2020). "Jets Claim K Chase McLaughlin and DL Trevon Coley". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (May 7, 2021). "Jets Release Six Players Including WR Josh Doctson, K Chase McLaughlin". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ Cabot, Mary Kay (May 10, 2021). "Browns awarded kicker Chase McLaughlin via waivers from Jets to press Cody Parkey in camp". Cleveland.com. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ "Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns – September 26th, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Chase McLaughlin 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Poisal, Anthony (April 5, 2022). "Browns re-sign K Chase McLaughlin". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Browns release Ks Chase McLaughlin, Chris Blewitt". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 2, 2022. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Patra, Kevin (September 13, 2022). "Colts waiving kicker Rodrigo Blankenship following poor Week 1 performance". NFL.com. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "Colts Sign K Chase McLaughlin To 53-Man Roster, Waive WR Dezmon Patmon". Colts.com. October 4, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Baca, Michael (October 12, 2022). "Bills' Josh Allen, Saints' Taysom Hill highlight Players of the Week". NFL.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Chase McLaughlin 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Scott (March 30, 2023). "Bucs Sign Strong-Legged Kicker Chase McLaughlin". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Scott (August 21, 2023). "Bucs Waive Rodrigo Blankenship, Ending Kicker Competition". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Scott (March 13, 2024). "It's Good! Bucs, Kicker Chase McLaughlin Have New Deal". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo! Sports · Pro Football Reference
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
- Illinois Fighting Illini football bio
- "Kicker Chase McLaughlin's faith helps him stay sane in a crazy profession!" Interview by Kent Sterling, YouTube.com, October 26, 2022. (video)
- 1996 births
- Living people
- American football placekickers
- Buffalo Bills players
- Cleveland Browns players
- Illinois Fighting Illini football players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- Los Angeles Chargers players
- Minnesota Vikings players
- New York Jets players
- Sportspeople from Cypress, Texas
- San Francisco 49ers players
- Players of American football from Harris County, Texas
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players