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Jets sign 31-year-old former Falcons history-making Pro Bowler
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The New York Jets made an interesting signing last Wednesday.
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The struggling AFC franchise reportedly brought on board a 31-year-old former Atlanta Falcons history-making Pro Bowler (he set the record for the longest made field goal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in September of 2024).
"BREAKING: The#Jets are signing K Younghoe Koo ," SNY's Connor Hughes reported on X/Twitter. "Koo spent seven years with the Falcons, where he was a Pro Bowler in 2020. Last year kicked for both Atlanta and the 9New York) Giants . He was 6 of 9 on FGs, 13 of 14 on PATs."
After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, Koo inked a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers . Koo, who was Los Angeles ' starter to begin the 2017-18 campaign, was cut by the organization after four contests (he drilled three of his six field goals and all of his extra points on the then 0-4 Chargers).
After failing to find consistent work in the big leagues for a little over two years, Koo latched on with the Falcons in 2019 and made his mark with the Super Bowl-less NFC South organization.
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The Georgia Southern product connected on at least 86% of his field goals and only missed seven extra points during his first five seasons with the Falcons. Unfortunately for Koo, his production declined shortly after, compelling Atlanta to release him three weeks into the 2025-26 campaign.
Koo spent the rest of the season with the Giants, finishing with a 66.7% field goal percentage and a 91.6% extra point percentage. Given the 31-year-old's experience and high level of success, he should be well-positioned to win the starting job with the Jets this year.
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