Jaguars Sign Ex-Commanders Kicker Joey Slye
The Jacksonville Jaguars have their kicker.
The Jaguars agreed to terms with former Washington Commanders kicker Joey Slye on a one-year deal on Monday, replacing former kicker Brandon McManus -- who signed with the Commanders earlier this month.
The Jaguars traded former starting kicker Riley Patterson to the Detroit Lions for a 2026 conditional seventh-round selection last May after they signed McManus.
McManus finished the 2023 season on an inconsistent note, making 30-of-37 field goals (81.1%) but going 5-of-10 from 50 yards or further. Five of McManus' seven missed field goals came in the final seven games of the season, including a potential missed game-winning field goal vs. the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football in Week 13 and two missed field goals vs. the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 15.
Jacksonville foreshadowed parting ways with McManus at several different points this offseason. The Jaguars brought Patterson back last month on a reserve/futures contract, giving them insurance for this spring and training camp.
And then last week, the Jaguars attempted to sign Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz to a three-year deal. Lutz initially agreed to terms before backing out of the deal and agreeing to return to Denver.
With Lutz no longer an option, the Jaguars turned to Slye. Slye, who turns 28 in April, is entering his sixth season after stints with the Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, and the Commanders.
In 40 games with the Commanders, Slye made 84.8% of his field goals and 89% of his extra points.
Last season, Slye made 79.2% of his field goals and 91.4% of his extra points.
