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Published on 12/11/2010 at Sat Dec 11 14:09.
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Broncos to sign Kicker Hauschka

Posted Sat Dec 11th by

Kicker Steve Hauschka of the Atlanta Falcons kicks against the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2010 preseason. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kicker Steve Hauschka of the Atlanta Falcons kicks against the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2010 preseason. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Moments ago ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted that the Denver Broncos plan to sign kicker Steve Hauschka, to replace Matt Prater who is apparently nursing a groin injury.

Hauschka was signed out of NC State to compete with Ryan Longwell of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 preseason. He was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens and signed to their practice squad. In 2009 Hauschka was released by the Ravens after going 9 of 13 (69.2%).

Most recently he kicked for the UFL’s Las Vegas Locomotives and set a record in October for most field goals in one game (three).

UPDATE: It’s official, with a press release from the Broncos they have announced the signing of Hauschka and the release of offensive lineman Stanley Daniels. Still no word on the status of Prater.

  • http://www.broncotalk.net Josh Temple

    Well now we know what Studesville thought of starting Daniels earlier in the year. Hard to believe we can get better on the ground in these last four games, but we may just see it.

  • mikebirty

    He's been limited since Thursday with a groin injury, listed as questionable.

  • Mechaber

    Any chance Prater still plays?

  • areferee

    Not likely when they cut a young veteran who has been with the team most of the season to make room for Hauschka.

  • http://broncoszone.blogspot.com/ Jon

    Prater didn't fly to Arizona and has been ruled out for the game. It's supposed to be around 80 degrees tomorrow at the game! All the players are tweeting about how much they love it there and how great the weather is

  • Nisse

    traitors!

  • http://www.broncotalk.net Josh Temple

    Well now we know what Studesville thought of starting Daniels earlier in the year. Hard to believe we can get better on the ground in these last four games, but we may just see it.

  • http://thingsatrexdoes.tumblr.com Mike Birtwistle

    He's been limited since Thursday with a groin injury, listed as questionable.

  • Mechaber

    Any chance Prater still plays?

  • areferee

    Not likely when they cut a young veteran who has been with the team most of the season to make room for Hauschka.

  • http://Facebook.com/BroncosZone Jon

    Prater didn't fly to Arizona and has been ruled out for the game. It's supposed to be around 80 degrees tomorrow at the game! All the players are tweeting about how much they love it there and how great the weather is

  • Nisse

    traitors!