Jets sign former Falcons Pro Bowler Younghoe Koo to contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The New York Jets have signed Younghoe Koo, a 31-year-old kicker and former Pro Bowler from the Atlanta Falcons. Koo is known for having made the longest field goal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during a game in September 2024. Last season, he split time between the Falcons and Giants, finishing with a 66.7% field goal percentage. Koo’s previous success with the Falcons included an impressive 86% accuracy on field goals over his first five seasons. The Jets are expected to have Koo compete for the starting kicker position this season.
- •Jets sign Younghoe Koo to enhance their kicking options.
- •Koo spent seven years with the Falcons and played for the Giants last season.
- •He set a record for the longest field goal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2024.
- •Koo achieved at least 86% success on field goals in his first five seasons with Atlanta.
- •The Jets will have Koo compete for the starting kicker role.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jets sign 31-year-old former Falcons history-making Pro Bowler
"The New York Jets have inked a deal with an ex-Atlanta Falcons standout contributor.
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