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 |
Skilled cover man Talib gives Patriots flexibility
The Patriots are taking a chance on CB Aqib Talib, but he is a skilled cover man who can allow Bill Belichick to be flexible with the secondary.
Buccaneers trade CB Talib to Patriots
The Buccaneers traded CB Aqib Talib to the Patriots, the Bucs announced Thursday at the trade deadline.
Patriots release DB Moore
The Patriots released DB Sterling Moore and signed LB Mike Rivera and DB Derrick Martin.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Dealing draft picks at deadline risky
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AFC East Spin cycle: Dolphins keep pace with Patriots
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Patriots rout Rams in London
Tom Brady led touchdown drives on the Patriots' first five possessions Sunday and New England ran over the St. Louis Rams 45-7 in London.
Patriots place CB Dowling on I.R.
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Wednesday's 60-second rant: Who is the second-best team in the AFC East?
In a muddled AFC, the team that finishes second in the AFC East could snag a wild-card berth, but it's hard to decipher which team that will be.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots rally after another blown lead
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Sanchez's fumble in OT gives Patriots the win
Rob Ninkovich recovered a fumble by Mark Sanchez after Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 48-yard field goal in overtime as the Patriots held on to beat the Jets.
Patriots add LB Tarpinian
The Patriots signed LB Jeff Tarpinian from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Saturday.
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Scout's Notebook: Patriots ORG Dan Connolly
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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.