Falcons Part Ways with Younghoe Koo, Secure Parker Romo; Key Details Explained
Atlanta Falcons Shake Up Kicking Game with New Signing
After six years with the Atlanta Falcons, Younghoe Koo's tenure has come to an end. Koo, who joined the team in 2019, had been one of the NFL's most reliable kickers from 2019 to 2023. However, in 2024, he converted just 25 of 34 field goal attempts (73.5%), his lowest success rate as a Falcon.
This dip in form was highlighted in Week 1 of the 2025 season, when Koo missed a critical 44-yard field goal attempt. This miss prompted the Falcons to explore other options, leading to Koo's release.
Stepping up to fill Koo's boots is Parker Romo. Romo, who was signed to the active roster from the practice squad, made a flawless debut in Atlanta's Sunday Night Football victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Going 5-for-5 on field goals, Romo's longest kick was an impressive 54-yard effort.
Romo's performance has given the Falcons hope that he could be a long-term solution for their kicking woes. Koo, in an emotional Instagram post, expressed his gratitude to the Falcons organization for the opportunities he had during his time in Atlanta. His 700 career points with the team rank him third in franchise history.
Lenny Krieg remains on the practice squad as a backup option at the kicker position. As Romo prepares for his next test against the Carolina Panthers, the Falcons will be hoping that their new signing can continue to deliver the goods.
From 2019 to 2023, Koo posted five consecutive seasons with a field goal percentage of at least 86.5%. While Romo has only had one game to prove himself, the Falcons are banking on him to build on his early success and bring stability to the kicking game. Koo's departure marks the end of an era for the Falcons, but with Romo in the picture, a new one is just beginning.
