1. Chase Joseph McLaughlin is an American professional football placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League.
21 Facts About Chase McLaughlin
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Chase McLaughlin played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
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Since joining the NFL in 2019, McLaughlin has been a member of nine teams, including second stints for two organizations.
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Chase McLaughlin later achieved a school record five 50-plus yard field goals.
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Chase McLaughlin went undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, and signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.
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Chase McLaughlin was signed to the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings on September 1,2019.
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Chase McLaughlin signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on October 1,2019.
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Chase McLaughlin signed with the San Francisco 49ers on November 7,2019, after kicker Robbie Gould injured his quad.
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On December 4,2019, Chase McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts due to an injury to longtime starter Adam Vinatieri.
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On December 30,2019, Chase McLaughlin was signed to a one-year extension through 2020.
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On September 5,2020, Chase McLaughlin was waived by the Colts during final roster cuts.
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On September 8,2020, Chase McLaughlin was signed to the Vikings practice squad.
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On December 14,2020, Chase McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.
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On January 2,2021, Chase McLaughlin was promoted to full-time starter after the Jets' decision to cut Sam Ficken.
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Chase McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on May 10,2021.
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In Week 3 against the Chicago Bears, Chase McLaughlin made all four field goal attempts, including a 57-yarder, as well as both of his extra points.
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Chase McLaughlin signed with the practice squad of the Colts on September 13,2022, after the team released Rodrigo Blankenship.
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Chase McLaughlin finished the 2022 season converting all 21 extra point attempts and 30 of 36 field goal attempts.
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On March 30,2023, Chase McLaughlin signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Chase McLaughlin was named the Buccaneers' placekicker at the start of the 2023 season following the release of Rodrigo Blankenship.
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On March 11,2024, Chase McLaughlin signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension with the Buccaneers.