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The Denver Broncos appear to have another option at kicker for the regular season if something happens to Wil Lutz during a game.
The Broncos don't have a kicking competition this fall. Lutz, who earned a Pro Bowl nomination in 2019, is set to play in his fourth season with the team. Before joining head coach Sean Payton in Denver, Lutz played with the New Orleans Saints from 2016 to 2022.
Lutz and Payton missed Saturday's practice to attend Drew Brees' enshrinement in the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
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With Lutz in the Midwest, the Broncos gave safety Brandon Jones an opportunity to attempt field goals at practice.
Per the Associated Press, Jones made three of his four field goal attempts on Saturday, including two consecutive attempts from 35 yards.
Jones didn't attempt a field goal in high school or college, but has experience playing soccer.
In jest, Jones told Darren Rizzi that he'd be available as an emergency option at kicker, something the special teams coach decided to test out.
“Then he called my bluff and put me to the test one day, I think it was last year,” Jones said of Rizzi. “And I made an extra point and apparently there is a lot of guys on the team that can also kick, but I got the opportunity today and went 3 for 4, so that’s not bad.”
Jones felt some jitters when the crowd at practice started chanting his name before attempting a field goal. He suggested he'd feel more nerves if he had to kick in a game.
“I think it depends on the situation,” Jones said. “If we’re winning by a lot, no big deal. Hopefully, I don’t think it would ever come down to like a game-time thing where I would need to make it in. If it comes down to that, man, y’all just pray for me.
Jones feels more at home tackling the ball carrier. He recorded 78 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one interception for Denver last season.
Ideally, the Broncos won't ask Jones to make a game-winning attempt in a game. However, his versatility could give Denver an opportunity for a trick play during the season.
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