Former Washington kicker Joey Slye has found a new home. On Monday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network revealed that Slye had signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
#Commanders FA Kicker Joey Slye has signed a 1-year deal with the #Jaguars, source said. The latest FA to head to Jax…
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2024
Slye essentially trades places with Brandon McManus, who replaced him with Washington last week. McManus spent last season with the Jaguars after nine seasons with the Denver Broncos.
The former Virginia Tech star first entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2018. New York released him before the season, and the Carolina Panthers picked him up. Slye spent two seasons in Carolina before he was released in 2021.
In the season’s first two months, the Texans and 49ers had kicker injuries, each signing Slye as a replacement. He was waived in November after San Francisco kicker Robbie Gould returned.
One week later, he signed with the Commanders, where he served as the kicker for more than two seasons.
Slye has one of the NFL’s strongest legs but often battled consistency issues, particularly with extra points. Since 2019, Slye has missed 18 PATs, including eight in Washington. He has made 82.3% of his career field goals.
With Slye gone, punter Tress Way will have a new long snapper and kicker in 2024.
