JUNE 6 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
DUSTIN HOPKINS
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18 FGM •
85% PAT
27 FGA
18 FGM
85% PAT
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Finishes on high note Hopkins converted his lone field-goal attempt and extra-point kick in Saturday's 35-10 loss to Baltimore in Week 18.
Impact Hopkins buried a chip shot from 23 yards early in the second quarter before the game got away from the Browns, who were thinking only about touchdowns the rest of the way. The four points scored were the most for a Cleveland kicker since Week 12. After a very successful 2023 -- one that resulted in a three-year contract in the offseason -- Hopkins went the other way in 2024. Part of that is attributable to an offense that fell apart, but Hopkins made just 18 of 27 (67 percent) of his field-goal tries. That prompted the Browns bringing in kickers to challenge him, and head coach Kevin Stefanski made him inactive for Week 15. The offseason for the 3-14 Browns will bring change, which could include competition for Hopkins.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Makes lone kick in loss Hopkins converted his lone field-goal attempt and did not have an extra-point try in Sunday's 20-3 loss to Miami in Week 17.
Impact Hopkins, who missed six of his last nine field-goal attempts, drilled a chip shot from 25 yards for the Browns' only points. Cleveland's offense has not been conducive to kicker scoring since Dorian Thompson-Robinson took over at quarterback. The Browns have scored 16 points over the last three games, and kickers have attempted one field goal during that stretch.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Huntley fills in for injured Tagovailoa, leads Dolphins past Browns 20-3 to keep playoff hopes alive
Tyler Huntley scrambled for a touchdown and threw a TD pass while starting for Tua Tagovailoa, and the Miami Dolphins stayed in the playoff race heading into their season finale wi...DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press
Kevin Stefanski on hosting Dolphins, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Dustin Hopkins, and more: Transcript Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski took questions from reporters on Friday from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM
Keeping kicking job another week Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Hopkins will be the team's kicker Sunday against Miami, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hopkins has been struggling mightily of late, and though he didn't attempt any field goals in last Sunday's loss to Cincinnati, he missed his lone extra-point attempt. That performance came one week after Hopkins received a game off to try to get back on the right track following a rough stretch. The veteran placekicker had missed both of his field-goal tries -- both under 50 yards -- the previous week and is just 2-for-7 on attempts since Cleveland's Week 10 bye. Nonetheless, the Browns will stick with Hopkins for at least one more contest despite signing Andre Szmyt to their practice squad Tuesday.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins clinging to thin playoff hopes. Hit the road to face Browns, who have lost four straight
The Miami Dolphins' playoff hopes hinge on them getting some outside helpDECEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press
Browns add UFL standout kicker as Dustin Hopkins continues to struggle The Browns were forced to add another kicker to their practice squad.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Struggle continues Hopkins did not attempt a field goal and missed his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 24-6 loss to Cincinnati in Week 16.
Impact Hopkins, who was inactive Week 15 amid a five-game stretch of missed kicks, added another failed attempt to what has been a season gone wrong for both him and the Browns. The extra-point miss was Hopkins' third in 19 attempts; he's also missed nine of 25 field-goal tries. The kicker who replaced Hopkins last week, Riley Patterson, was poached by Atlanta off Cleveland's practice squad. As of Monday, the Browns don't have a backup option in place heading into Week 17 against Miami.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dustin Hopkins ready to return after sitting out in Week 15 Hopkins has converted a career-low 64 percent of field goal attempts this season
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Bengals still have a slight chance of making the playoffs, but must beat the struggling Browns
The Cincinnati Bengals at 6-8 still have a slight chance of making the playoffs, but must make sure they handle the struggling Cleveland Browns at homeDECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press
QB Thompson-Robinson excited about start this week, thinks he can be long-term solution for Browns
Dorian Thompson-Robinson has three weeks to show the Browns he can be a permanent pieceDECEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press
Will kick next week Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Hopkins will kick next Sunday against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hopkins, who had been struggling of late, was made inactive for the Browns' Week 15 loss to the Chiefs, with Riley Patterson handling kicking duties in his place. With regard to Hopkins, Stefanski said that the team thought it was best to give the veteran kicker the week off considering his recent rough stretch.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive versus Kansas City Hopkins is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Impact Hopkins has missed six of his last nine field goals, and the Browns have elected to have him sit out Sunday's contest. In his place, Riley Patterson is slated to handle the team's Week 15 kicking duties.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Browns sit struggling kicker Dustin Hopkins, Chiefs get K Harrison Butker back after 4-game absence
The Chiefs have their regular kicker backDECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press
Week 15 status uncertain Hopkins said Friday that he has not yet been told if he will be the kicker for Week 15 against the Chiefs, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Hopkins missed six of his last nine field-goal attempts, including two last Sunday, which prompted the Browns to add kicker Riley Patterson to the practice team. After initially voicing support that Hopkins remained the team's kicker, head coach Kevin Stefanski wavered Wednesday, when he said coaches will "work through all that" when referring to which of the two placekickers will be active Sunday. Hopkins added he had a good week of practice and feels confident going into the weekend.
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs and Browns at opposite ends of NFL spectrum as they meet 4 years after tight playoff matchup
The Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns were very similar when they met in the AFC playoffs four years agoDECEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press
Mahomes, clutch Chiefs look for 13th win with road game against Browns team staggering to finish
Having already clinched a division title, the Kansas City Chiefs look to keep their lead atop the AFC when they visit the Cleveland Browns on SundayDECEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press
Pressure mounting? Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Hopkins will continue to handing starting reps, but the team "will work through" continuing evaluations at the kicker position...
Impact Hopkins missed two field-goal attempts during Cleveland's 27-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 14, and across 13 appearances this season he's converted just 16 of 25 attempts. The veteran's current 64 percent conversion rate stands as the worst mark of his career by a significant margin. The Browns signed kicker Riley Patterson to the practice squad on Tuesday, an indication that continued struggles on Hopkins' part could lead to a change at the position.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No kicking change Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Hopkins remains the team's kicker, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact Hopkins, who missed two field goals during Sunday's 27-14 loss to Pittsburgh, is fighting a slump this season. He's converted just 16 of 25 attempts. At this point, with Cleveland eliminated from the postseason, another kicker isn't going to solve the team's many issues, but it's likely there will be a competition next summer.
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Browns sticking with QB Jameis Winston down the stretch as dismal season heads into final weeks
Jameis Winston didn’t throw a pick-6 in PittsburghDECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press
Two misses in loss Hopkins misfired on both field-goal attempts and converted two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers in Week 14.
Impact Hopkins missed wide left on a 38-yarder just before halftime and wasn't close on a 43-yarder he pushed on the first drive coming out of the break. If converted, those two field goals would have tied the game at 13-13. The Browns were in position to add another field goal in the fourth quarter, but coach Kevin Stefanski opted to punt, down 27-7 at the time, from the Steelers' 39-yard line. Hopkins has missed kicks in four of the last five games, going 3-for-9 during that stretch. There will most certainly be a competition next summer for the placekicking job.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Stefanski on loss to the Steelers, Dustin Hopkins, Jameis Winston, and more: Transcript Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski took questions from reporters after the loss from Acrisure Stadium.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM
