Atlanta Falcons release Younghoe Koo, drawing Parker Romo; All you need to know

Parker Romo, formerly on the practice group, will now take the reins as the starting kick for the Atlanta Falcons. Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons participate in warm -ups before the NFL Preseason 2025 match against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. (Lying photo) (Getty statues via AFP) The Atlanta Falcons made an important grid change, which the veteran -kicker Younghoe Koo released and Parker Romo signed to the active timetable. This move is the end of Koo’s six -year term with the team and indicates a shift in the new strategy of the Falcons. Younghoe Koo’s legacy with the Atlanta Falcons Younghoe Koo joined the Falcons in 2019 and became one of the NFL’s most reliable kickers. From 2019 to 2023, he posted five consecutive seasons with a field goal percentage of at least 86.5%, and earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2020 after leading the league with 37 field goals at a success rate of 94.9%. Koo’s 700 career points with Atlanta are third in Franchise History, chasing only Matt Bryant and Morten Andersen. However, Koo’s performance dropped in 2024, when he converted only 25 of 34 field goals (73.5%), his lowest success rate as a Falcon. A hyp injury set up in week 16 of that season and asked questions about his durability. Despite a strong 2025 outdoor season, where Marquice Williams, the special teams, noted that Koo made 92% of his kicks in training camp, a critical fog in week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was expensive. Koo’s 44-Yard field goal, which could have forced overtime in a loss of 23-20, sailed widely, which asked the Falcons to investigate other options. Younghoe Koo’s Instagram post in an emotional Instagram post expressed Koo gratitude: ‘I would like to thank the Falcons organization for giving me an opportunity when no one else would be six years ago. This place helped me grow as a kicker and as a man. I will be forever grateful for the support of the fans during my time here. ‘ Parker Romo walks up Parker Romo, who was signed to the active timetable of the practice group after an excellent performance in Week 2 will now perform. Romo went 5-by-5 ​​on field goals, including a 54-Yard, in Atlanta’s Sunday night football victory over the Minnesota Vikings. His flawless debut showed his potential as a long -term solution for the kicking misery of the Falcons. Parker Romo, formerly on the practice group, will now take the reins as the starting up. The Falcons also retained international player Lenny Krieg on the practice squad, which offers depth on the post. Romo’s next test will come to the Carolina Panthers this Sunday, where he wants to build on his early success.