Christopher Donald Boniol was born on December 9,1971 and is an American football coach and former placekicker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears.
19 Facts About Chris Boniol
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Chris Boniol finished his high school career after making 10-of-18 career field goals and 113-of-121 extra points.
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Chris Boniol contributed to the team winning the state baseball championship.
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Chris Boniol received All-Louisiana and Louisiana Freshman of the Year honors.
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Chris Boniol finished his college career third on the school's all-time scoring list and owning most of the kicking records.
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Chris Boniol was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1994 NFL draft on April 29.
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Chris Boniol made 22-of-29 field goal attempts to set a rookie franchise record for field goal percentage.
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Chris Boniol would settle down, establishing a club record for the longest streak of consecutive field goals made with 26.
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Chris Boniol tied an NFL record with 7 field goals made in a game, during a Monday night contest against the Green Bay Packers.
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Chris Boniol set a club mark with 32 field goals, became the first Cowboy to have three consecutive 100-point seasons and ranked second in club history with most field goals made in a career.
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On March 14,1997, Chris Boniol was signed as a restricted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles, after the salary cap-strapped Cowboys could not match the Eagles' four-year offer.
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Chris Boniol played in Philadelphia for 2 seasons, but was inconsistent making field goals over 40 yards.
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Chris Boniol was passed on depth chart by Norm Johnson and was released on August 17,1999.
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Chris Boniol missed 4-of-9 field goal attempts, including a possible game-winner in overtime against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Chris Boniol played in the NFL for six seasons, making 128-of-163 field goals and 183-of-189 extra points for 567 points.
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Chris Boniol was an assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys from 2010 to 2013, focusing on kickers and punters.
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Chris Boniol was credited for the signing of Pro Bowl kicker Dan Bailey.
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Chris Boniol earned his first Super Bowl title as a coach and second overall when the Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV.
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Chris Boniol parted ways with the club in January 2023.