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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 help

DECEMBER 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 home

DECEMBER 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 piece

DECEMBER 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 back

DECEMBER 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 ago

DECEMBER 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 Sunday

DECEMBER 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 Pittsburgh

DECEMBER 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

Browns' disastrous kicking game gets worse, and leaves me questioning Dustin Hopkins' extension: Ashley Bastock Dustin Hopkins missed two more FGs on Sunday in Cleveland's loss to Pittsburgh, continuing a career-worst season. It's a tough break for the...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Wilson throws for 2 touchdowns as Steelers cruise past mistake-prone Browns 27-14

Russell Wilson threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers pulled away from the mistake-prone Cleveland Browns 27-14

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Browns get 497-yard performance from QB Jameis Winston and lose anyway in season long gone sour

The Cleveland Browns got a record-setting 497-yard, four-touchdown, jaw-dropping, career game on Monday night from Jameis Winston — and still lost

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

One miss in loss Hopkins converted one of two field-goal attempts and all three extra-point kicks in Monday's 41-32 loss to the Broncos in Week 14.

Impact Hopkins missed from 47 yards out on Cleveland's opening drive and connected from 45 yards in the second quarter. The six-point night was the most in four games for Hopkins. The placekicker's 70-percent accuracy rate (16-of-23) on field goals is the least of Cleveland's problems, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the team bring in competition next summer.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception for a game-sealing 44-yard touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterbac...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Makes both kicks in win Hopkins converted his lone field-goal attempt and extra-point kick in Thursday's 24-19 win over Pittsburgh in Week 12.

Impact Both of Hopkins' chances came in the first half, before the weather conditions turned the stadium into shaken snow globe. The Browns went for two points after their two fourth-quarter touchdowns, one due to the conditions and the other was also a logical decision based on the score. The Browns' sputtering offense under Deshaun Watson earlier this season was not conducive to kicker scoring, but Hopkins' shaky season continued even as the offense improved in recent weeks with Jameis Winston under center. Hopkins ranks 27th in scoring among kickers with 56 points through 11 games played.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dustin Hopkins' 34-yard FG gives Browns at 10-3 lead | Steelers vs. Browns Nov. 21, 2024 Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins' 34-yard field goal gives the Browns at 10-3 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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