Kicker Cody Parkey To IR

RailBoss · 10-12-2021, 02:06 PM

The Saints signed Brian Johnson off the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Because he was poached from another organization's practice squad, Johnson must remain on the Saints' active roster for at least three games. With that in mind, New Orleans -- which is on bye Week 6 -- presumably plans on having Johnson serve as its kicker through at least the Week 9 game against the Falcons. Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech, played for the Bears during the preseason and knocked down both of his field-goal attempts, including one from 54 yards. He could end up holding down the Saints' kicking job until the team is confident top option Wil Lutz is ready to return from injured reserve after having been sidelined all season while recovering from core-muscle surgery. Cody Parkey, who will be placed on IR on Tuesday, could also be an option to kick for the Saints later in the season if he returns before Lutz and if Johnson doesn't impress.

neugey · 10-12-2021, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by RailBoss

The Saints signed Brian Johnson off the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Because he was poached from another organization's practice squad, Johnson must remain on the Saints' active roster for at least three games. With that in mind, New Orleans -- which is on bye Week 6 -- presumably plans on having Johnson serve as its kicker through at least the Week 9 game against the Falcons. Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech, played for the Bears during the preseason and knocked down both of his field-goal attempts, including one from 54 yards. He could end up holding down the Saints' kicking job until the team is confident top option Wil Lutz is ready to return from injured reserve after having been sidelined all season while recovering from core-muscle surgery. Cody Parkey, who will be placed on IR on Tuesday, could also be an option to kick for the Saints later in the season if he returns before Lutz and if Johnson doesn't impress.

Finally! A name we can trust!

jnormand · 10-12-2021, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Finally! A name we can trust!

Wasn't aware that he could kick too. If anything, he can belt out Thunderstruck on the sidelines. Who doesn't like that song?!

subguy · 10-17-2021, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Wasn't aware that he could kick too. If anything, he can belt out Thunderstruck on the sidelines. Who doesn't like that song?!

My throat hurts.just hearing Thunderstruck

Rugby Saint II · 10-12-2021, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Finally! A name we can trust!

Oh yeah, we're rockin' now!

Boston Saint · 10-12-2021, 02:57 PM

As long as he Shoots to Thrill on his kicks !

AsylumGuido · 10-12-2021, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by RailBoss

The Saints signed Brian Johnson off the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Because he was poached from another organization's practice squad, Johnson must remain on the Saints' active roster for at least three games. With that in mind, New Orleans -- which is on bye Week 6 -- presumably plans on having Johnson serve as its kicker through at least the Week 9 game against the Falcons. Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech, played for the Bears during the preseason and knocked down both of his field-goal attempts, including one from 54 yards. He could end up holding down the Saints' kicking job until the team is confident top option Wil Lutz is ready to return from injured reserve after having been sidelined all season while recovering from core-muscle surgery. Cody Parkey, who will be placed on IR on Tuesday, could also be an option to kick for the Saints later in the season if he returns before Lutz and if Johnson doesn't impress.

This is not quite correct. As a practice squad acquisition he is required to receive three weeks pay whether or not he is on the roster for those three weeks. They can cut him at any point, but he still gets the pay.

10-12-2021, 02:06 PM	#1
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Kicker Cody Parkey To IR The Saints signed Brian Johnson off the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Because he was poached from another organization's practice squad, Johnson must remain on the Saints' active roster for at least three games. With that in mind, New Orleans -- which is on bye Week 6 -- presumably plans on having Johnson serve as its kicker through at least the Week 9 game against the Falcons. Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech, played for the Bears during the preseason and knocked down both of his field-goal attempts, including one from 54 yards. He could end up holding down the Saints' kicking job until the team is confident top option Wil Lutz is ready to return from injured reserve after having been sidelined all season while recovering from core-muscle surgery. Cody Parkey, who will be placed on IR on Tuesday, could also be an option to kick for the Saints later in the season if he returns before Lutz and if Johnson doesn't impress. Rugby Saint II likes this.

10-12-2021, 02:12 PM	#2
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Kicker Cody Parkey To IR Originally Posted by RailBoss The Saints signed Brian Johnson off the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Because he was poached from another organization's practice squad, Johnson must remain on the Saints' active roster for at least three games. With that in mind, New Orleans -- which is on bye Week 6 -- presumably plans on having Johnson serve as its kicker through at least the Week 9 game against the Falcons. Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech, played for the Bears during the preseason and knocked down both of his field-goal attempts, including one from 54 yards. He could end up holding down the Saints' kicking job until the team is confident top option Wil Lutz is ready to return from injured reserve after having been sidelined all season while recovering from core-muscle surgery. Cody Parkey, who will be placed on IR on Tuesday, could also be an option to kick for the Saints later in the season if he returns before Lutz and if Johnson doesn't impress. Finally! A name we can trust! subguy, jnormand, leilung and 6 others like this.

10-12-2021, 02:47 PM	#3
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,761	Re: Kicker Cody Parkey To IR Originally Posted by neugey Finally! A name we can trust! Wasn't aware that he could kick too. If anything, he can belt out Thunderstruck on the sidelines. Who doesn't like that song?! neugey and RailBoss like this.

10-17-2021, 10:03 PM	#4
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,103	Re: Kicker Cody Parkey To IR Originally Posted by jnormand Wasn't aware that he could kick too. If anything, he can belt out Thunderstruck on the sidelines. Who doesn't like that song?! My throat hurts.just hearing Thunderstruck

10-12-2021, 02:49 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Kicker Cody Parkey To IR Originally Posted by neugey Finally! A name we can trust! Oh yeah, we're rockin' now! neugey likes this.

10-12-2021, 02:57 PM	#6
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Kicker Cody Parkey To IR As long as he Shoots to Thrill on his kicks ! jnormand, neugey and SmashMouth like this.

10-12-2021, 03:29 PM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Kicker Cody Parkey To IR Originally Posted by RailBoss The Saints signed Brian Johnson off the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Because he was poached from another organization's practice squad, Johnson must remain on the Saints' active roster for at least three games. With that in mind, New Orleans -- which is on bye Week 6 -- presumably plans on having Johnson serve as its kicker through at least the Week 9 game against the Falcons. Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech, played for the Bears during the preseason and knocked down both of his field-goal attempts, including one from 54 yards. He could end up holding down the Saints' kicking job until the team is confident top option Wil Lutz is ready to return from injured reserve after having been sidelined all season while recovering from core-muscle surgery. Cody Parkey, who will be placed on IR on Tuesday, could also be an option to kick for the Saints later in the season if he returns before Lutz and if Johnson doesn't impress. This is not quite correct. As a practice squad acquisition he is required to receive three weeks pay whether or not he is on the roster for those three weeks. They can cut him at any point, but he still gets the pay.