New England Patriots
Stephen Gostkowski - #3 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/28/1984 |
| Birthplace | Madison, MS |
| College | Memphis |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 21st pick by Patriots |
Starting spot not set in stone for Patriots DE Warren
Despite all the D-line shuffling that went on in 2010, Patriots veteran DE Ty Warren will be fighting to regain his starting spot, and possibly to stay on the roster, after missing all last season with a hip injury.
Pats return to Detroit in preseason
The NFL released its 2011 preseason schedule on Tuesday and the Patriots have a nationally-televised meeting in Detroit among their four games.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 17
PFW looks back at the past 10 players chosen with the 17th pick in the NFL draft, including QB Josh Freeman by the Buccaneers in 2009.
Brady throwing passes post-surgery
Patriots QB Tom Brady was photographed throwing passes in Los Angeles recently. He had surgery on a stress fracture in his right foot after the season.
Stroud looking for resurgence in New England
Marcus Stroud hopes to get a similar lift by playing in New England that the Patriots received from Gerard Warren in 2010.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 28
Pro Football Weekly takes a look at the last 10 players selected 28th overall, including Bills OG-C Eric Wood in 2009.
Patriots add assistant strength coach
The Patriots added Moses Cabrera as the team's new assistant strength and conditioning coach, a position opened after the promotion of Harold Nash.
Morris named to Patriots' Hall of Fame
The Patriots announced Sunday that former center Jon Morris was selected to the Patriots' Hall of Fame by a 10-person senior selection committee.
Belichick misses morning media session
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was absent from the Wednesday morning "Coaches Breakfast" at the owners meetings in New Orleans.
Belichick opposes kickoff changes
Speaking at the NFL meetings in New Orleans, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he doesn't like moving up kickoff to the 35-yard line.
AFC team needs
The Raiders will likely have to replace shutdown CB Nnamdi Asomugha, who is a free agent, this offseason, as we identify the top three draft needs of each AFC team.
Patriots owner Kraft to miss league meetings
Robert Kraft, one of the NFL's most influential owners, will miss this week's meetings in New Orleans.
Report: Crumpler has shoulder surgery
Patriots TE Alge Crumpler underwent shoulder surgery in late January, according to Shalise Young of the Boston Globe.
Moss shows love for the Patriots
The always-interesting Randy Moss professed his love for the Patriots during a radio interview on KFAN 1130-AM in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Owners, teams react to lockout
Teams and owners released statements or spoke to media members on Saturday, reacting to the NFL's first work stoppage since 1987 and what it means for fans.
PLAYER NEWS
Gostkowski made a 20-yard field goal and kicked five extra points Monday in a 38-24 win at Miami.|||||||
Gostkowski also missed a 48-yard attempt.
The New England Patriots have lost Gostkowski for the season with a thigh injury.|||||||
Gostkowski felt tightness in his right thigh while warming up before Sunday's 34-14 loss at Cleveland. He didn't return after kicking off following a New England touchdown with 6:17 gone in the second quarter. Wide receiver Wes Welker handled placekicking the rest of the game. In five seasons with the Patriots, Gostkowski has made 84.3 percent of his field goal attempts. This season, he made 10 of 13 field goal attempts.
Gostkowski made all three of his attempts in Sunday's 24-21 playoff win over San Diego, capped by a 31-yard game-winner with 1:10 left.|||||||
The Patriots drafted Gostkowski in the fourth round of the draft to replace Adam Vinatieri, now with Indianapolis. So far he has come through, making all six of his attempts in the postseason, including a 50-yarder against the Chargers.
Gostkowski stood up to the pressure in Sunday's 37-16 playoff victory against the New York Jets by making all three field-goal attempts.|||||||
Gostkowski will kick on the road in the playoffs for the first time Sunday at San Diego.
Gostkowski is gearing up for his first career playoff game Sunday against the New York Jets. He had a difficult season, making 20 of 26 field goals.|||||||
Gostkowski is replacing a living legend in Adam Vinatieri. He might crumble under the pressure.