New England Patriots have set veteran kicker Stephen Gostkowski.
To be able to make him accessible for the 2020 season gostkowski will require operation.
According to reports, the Patriots worked out free-agent kickers on Wednesday, among them with veteran Kai Forbath.
Matthew Wright, a rookie from UCF who had been in camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was also part of this workout.
Gostkowski is currently in his 14th year as New Englands kicker however he struggled this year, missing four extra-point attempts in 15 tries. He created 7-of-8 field-goal efforts.
The 35-year-old has aided the Patriots win three Super Bowls since the team selected him for a substitute in the fourth round of the 2006 draft.
Whoever the next man is who comes in here, he does not need to attempt to become Steve, does not need to try to be Adam Vinatieri, Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater explained.
He just wants to be himself. Hell be here for a reason, and that reason will be the coach Bill Belichick believes hes going to give us the best opportunity to help this team win.
Gostkowski has created 374-of-428 field-goal efforts (87.4 percent ) in his profession, including 25-of-35 from 50-plus yards. Hes a Pro Bowl selection and has been chosen first-team All-Pro in 2008 and 2015. He hasnt missed a game since 2010.