Raiders focus on kicker competition between Matt Gay and Kansei Matsuzawa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are engaged in a kicker competition during training camp, featuring veteran Matt Gay and rookie Kansei Matsuzawa. Gay, 32, brings significant NFL experience, having previously worked with special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis. Matsuzawa, 27, known as 'Tokyo Toe', had a strong season at Hawaii, achieving a 93.1 field goal percentage. Both kickers aim to secure the starting place kicker job as the preseason approaches next week.
- •Matt Gay has eight NFL seasons and playoff experience.
- •Kansei Matsuzawa set a school record at Hawaii with 86.7 field goal percentage.
- •Training camp practices are underway with both kickers pushing for the top spot.
- •Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis emphasizes the legitimacy of the competition.
- •Preseason games are scheduled to begin next week.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — The differences between Raiders kickers Matt Gay and Kansei Matsuzawa
"Training camp battle features proven veteran savvy vs. youth, accuracy with “Tokyo Toe” having a shot at at winning job
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