Stephen Gostkowski

Happy Fourth of July weekend, everybody. Yes, it's a slow news period, but Gostkowski's status was worth checking in on. One of the best kickers in league history had an awful 2020, making just 69.2 percent of his field goals. He has yet to retire, however, and the Titans have only former UDFAs Tucker McCann and Blake Haubeil on their 90-man roster. Although he is headed into his age-37 campaign, it is possible Gostkowski gets one more shot at claiming the Titans' starting job. Another veteran also figures to be added unless either McCann or Haubeil lit up pad-less practices. 

Fact check: true. Veteran Stephen Gostkowski was a complete disaster in 2020, converting just 69.2 percent of his field goal attempts. That's a number that would have gotten basically any other kicker cut. Now 37, Gostkowski is headed to free agency. Vrabel has said he "needs to talk" to Gostkowski, but we would assume the Titans will be going in a different direction. 

The veteran missed Week 17's win over the Texans after being placed on the COVID list December 28. Gostkowski heads into the postseason after a rocky campaign, missing eight of his 26 field goal attempts and two extra points. The Titans will trust Gostkowski with the pressure of playoff kicks. 

It's unclear if Gostkowski tested positive or if he was simply a close contact. If it's the latter, there's still more than enough time for him to keep isolated and be cleared for Sunday's showdown against Houston. Tennessee will turn to Sam Sloman, who was 8-of-11 on field goal tries with the Rams this year, from the practice squad if Gostkowski can't go.