Billy Cundiff - #6 - K
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 212 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/30/1980 |
| Birthplace | Phoenix, AZ |
| College | Drake |
| Years played | 9 |
49ers waive PK Cundiff
The 49ers waived PK Billy Cundiff, and will go with David Akers for the rest of their playoff run.
Akers to kick for 49ers on Saturday
49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said David Akers will kick in Saturday’s playoff game against the Packers.
Cundiff practices alongside 49ers PK Akers
Billy Cundiff had an impressive first day of practice with the 49ers while kicking alongside struggling David Akers as Jim Harbaugh closely watched.
Redskins release Cundiff, add Forbath
The Redskins released PK Billy Cundiff on Tuesday and signed PK Kai Forbath.
Redskins add Cundiff, part ways with Gano
The Redskins have agreed to a deal with former Ravens PK Billy Cundiff, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.
Ravens release PK Cundiff
The Ravens released PK Billy Cundiff on Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported. Rookie Justin Tucker likely will be the team’s kicker in 2012.
Big tests in Ravens' PK battle still to come
Ravens rookie PK Justin Tucker has made a favorable impression early in camp, but incumbent Billy Cundiff could be tough to beat.
Reflecting on conference title-game goats
Tom Danyluk wonders whether Ravens PK Billy Cundiff or 49ers PR Kyle Williams will ever live down their gaffes that cost their teams a possible trip to the Super Bowl.
Ravens release PK Graham
The Ravens released PK Shayne Graham on Tuesday, the team announced. Graham converted two field-goal attempts and two extra points in Week 16.
Ravens somewhat unsettled in kicking game
At his best, Ravens PK Billy Cundiff is accurate on field goals and exceptional on kickoffs. But a left calf injury has been a concern of late, and the Ravens added Shayne Graham as insurance.
Ravens sign PK Graham
The Ravens announced Wednesday that they have signed PK Shayne Graham to their 53-man roster.
Ravens not just winning, but doing so convincingly
The Ravens' 29-14 win vs. Houston Sunday was their narrowest victory of the season, proof of how dominant John Harbaugh's club has been at times in 2011.
Report: Ravens agree to deal with P Koch
The Ravens reached a five-year agreement with P Sam Koch, according to PFW correspondent and Baltimore Sun writer Jamison Hensley.
Report: Cundiff rewarded with new contract
The 2010 Golden Toe Award winner, Billy Cundiff, will reportedly sign a five-year, $15 million contract this week.
PLAYER NEWS
The San Francisco 49ers have released Billy Cundiff, making David Akers the only kicker on the roster heading into Sunday's NFC championship at Atlanta.|||||||
The move came hours before the 49ers boarded a flight to Atlanta on Friday. San Francisco signed Cundiff on Jan. 1 to compete with the struggling Akers, a 15-year veteran who made 29 of 42 field-goal attempts in the regular season.
Cundiff is inactive for the San Francisco 49ers playoff game against Green Bay after being brought in to challenge incumbent David Akers.|||||||
Coach Jim Harbaugh said earlier in the week that Akers would be his kicker for Saturday's game but did not rule out the possibility of dressing two kickers. Akers has missed 13 of 42 field goal attempts this season.
There's no questioning how badly Billy Cundiff wants another chance in the playoffs after the way last season ended. Cundiff and the Baltimore Ravens stayed home after he missed a potential tying 32-yard field goal in the closing seconds of the AFC championship game and New England went to the Super Bowl last season instead.|||||||
These days, Cundiff has no qualms discussing his greatest career disappointment. He hopes to soon make a new impression on the NFL's postseason - succeeding as San Francisco's starting kicker. While coach Jim Harbaugh has yet to name Cundiff or incumbent David Akers the top guy for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against Green Bay, Cundiff is preparing as if he will play.
David Akers and Cundiff were taking their competition to be San Francisco's playoff kicker to Candlestick Park on Monday.|||||||
Coach Jim Harbaugh says there's a "good chance" both kickers will be on the roster for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, though he didn't specify whether each would be active. Harbaugh indicated "we have a leader in the clubhouse," but wouldn't say who it is. The 49ers (11-4-1) signed Cundiff on Jan. 1 to compete for a job with the struggling veteran Akers, who has made just 29 of 42 field goals this season.
A person with knowledge of the deal says the San Francisco 49ers have signed Cundiff to compete with struggling veteran David Akers.|||||||
Cundiff was released by the Washington Redskins on Oct. 9 after missing 5 of his 12 field goal attempts. He had already worked out once for the Niners on Nov. 27 before they invited him back.
