Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Falcons Release Koo, Sign Romo After Kicking Struggles
The Atlanta Falcons have made a change in their kicking game.
They released their kicker, Younghoe Koo, who had been with the team since 2019 and signed Parker Romo.
Koo was a reliable kicker for several years but had a lower success rate and missed a key kick.
Romo, who was already on the practice squad, performed well in a recent game, making all his field goals.
This move signals the end of Koo's time with the Falcons and a new direction in their strategy.
The Atlanta Falcons released kicker Younghoe Koo and signed Parker Romo.
Koo played for the Falcons from 2019 to 2024.
Koo had a Pro Bowl season in 2020.
Koo's field goal percentage declined in 2024.
Romo was signed after a strong debut game.
- Who
- Atlanta Falcons and players Younghoe Koo and Parker Romo
- What
- Falcons released Koo and signed Romo.
- When
- Recently, after a Week 1 miss
- Where
- Atlanta
- Why
- Due to Koo's recent performance dip and a crucial missed field goal.
- Event
- Atlanta Falcons release Younghoe Koo, sign Parker Romo
- Koo's Tenure
- 2019-2024
- Koo's Field Goal % (2020)
- 94.9%
- Romo's Debut
- 5-for-5 on field goals, including a 54-yarder