Chase McLaughlin

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Chase McLaughlin
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McLaughlin with the Cleveland Browns in 2021
No. 3 – Cleveland Browns
Position:Kicker
Personal information
Born: (1996-04-09) April 9, 1996 (age 25)
Cypress, Texas
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Cypress Woods (TX)
College:Illinois
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:COVID-19
Career highlights and awards
  • First-Team All-Big Ten (2018)
  • Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2021
Field goals made:37
Field goals attempted:49
Field goals %:75.5
Longest field goal:57
Touchbacks:34
Player stats at NFL.com

Chase Joseph McLaughlin (born April 9, 1996) is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois. After going undrafted in 2019, McLaughlin spent time on five different rosters during the season, three of them as injury replacements.

College career[]

McLaughlin played college football at Illinois. 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.[1] 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 selection.[2] During a 2018 game against USF, McLaughlin became the first Illinois kicker to score field goals of 50 plus yards in three consecutive games.[3] McLaughlin later achieved a school record five 50-plus yard field goals.[4]

Professional career[]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
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[5]

Buffalo Bills[]

McLaughlin went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, and signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.[6] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[7]

Minnesota Vikings[]

McLaughlin was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on September 1, 2019.[8] He was released on September 10.[9]

Los Angeles Chargers[]

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.[10] He was waived on October 29.[11]

San Francisco 49ers[]

McLaughlin signed with the San Francisco 49ers on November 7, 2019 after kicker Robbie Gould injured his quad.[12] In Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, McLaughlin made three out of four field goals in the 27–24 overtime loss. 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.[13] He was waived on December 3, 2019.

Indianapolis Colts[]

On December 4, 2019, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts due to an injury to starter Adam Vinatieri.[14] 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.[15]

Minnesota Vikings (second stint)[]

On September 8, 2020, McLaughlin was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[16]

Jacksonville Jaguars[]

On November 10, 2020, the Jaguars signed McLaughlin off of the Vikings' practice squad to fill in for the injured Josh Lambo.[17] McLaughlin was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 24, 2020,[18] and activated on November 30.[19] McLaughlin was waived by the Jaguars after they promoted Aldrick Rosas to the active roster on December 12.[20]

New York Jets[]

On December 14, 2020, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[21] On January 2, 2021, McLaughlin was promoted to full-time starter after the Jets' decision to cut Sam Ficken. McLaughlin was waived after the season on May 7, 2021.[22]

Cleveland Browns[]

McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on May 10, 2021.[23] In Week 3 of 2021 against Chicago, McLaughlin made 4 out of 4 field goals, including a 57-yarder, as well as both of his extra points.

References[]

  1. ^ Jabs, Austin (2019-04-11). "Illinois Football 2019 Draft Profile: Chase McLaughlin". The Champaign Room. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  2. ^ Kissack, Tristen (2019-04-27). "Chase McLaughlin signs with the Buffalo Bills". The Champaign Room. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  3. ^ Good, Gavin (2018-09-20). "McLaughlin off to impressive start this season". The Daily Illini. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  4. ^ "SIGNED: Buffalo Bills pick up Illini kicker Chase McLaughlin". IlliniInquirer.com. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  5. ^ "Chase McLaughlin, Illinois, K, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "Get a closer look at the Bills eight undrafted free agent signings". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  7. ^ Brown, Chris (August 31, 2019). "Bills cut roster down to 53 players". BuffaloBills.com.
  8. ^ "Vikings Sign P Britton Colquitt, Add K Chase McLaughlin To Practice Squad". Vikings.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  9. ^ "Vikings Re-Sign Brett Jones, Announce Additional Roster Moves". Vikings.com. September 10, 2019.
  10. ^ "Chase McLaughlin: Gets shot with Chargers". cbssports.com. October 1, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  11. ^ "Chargers Promote CB Tevaughn Campbell to Active Roster". Chargers.com. October 29, 2019.
  12. ^ Alper, Josh (November 7, 2019). "Robbie Gould dealing with quad injury; 49ers signing Chase McLaughlin". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  13. ^ "Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win". www.espn.com. November 10, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  14. ^ "Colts Claim Kicker Chase McLaughlin Off Waivers". Colts.com. December 4, 2019.
  15. ^ Alper, Josh (5 September 2020). "Colts cut Chase McLaughlin". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  16. ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves to Fill Initial Practice Squad". Vikings.com. September 8, 2020.
  17. ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars sign Chase McLaughlin off Minnesota Vikings' practice squad". ESPN.com. November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  18. ^ "Jaguars Make Roster Moves". Jaguars.com. November 24, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  19. ^ Williams, Charean (November 30, 2020). "Jaguars remove Chase McLaughlin from COVID-19 list". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  20. ^ "Jaguars Roster Update: Aldrick Rosas signed to the active roster". Jaguars.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  21. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 14, 2020). "Jets Claim K Chase McLaughlin and DL Trevon Coley". NewYorkJets.com.
  22. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (May 7, 2021). "Jets Release Six Players Including WR Josh Doctson, K Chase McLaughlin". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  23. ^ 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.

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