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Found October 09, 2012 on Sports-Glory: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Washington Redskins News: Redskins axe K Billy Cundiff

Via thepigskinreport.com  |  October 09, 2012
The Baltimore Ravens decided to cut ties with K Billy Cundiff this preseason. Cundiff, once a top tier kicker in the league was beaten out by a rookie kicker during the Ravens preseason. Cundiff was quickly snapped up by the neighboring Washington Redskins but is now unemployed.Billy Cundiff missed the field goal in last year’s AFC Championship game which would have sent the game...

Redskins cut struggling K Cundiff, sign Forbath

Via AP on Fox  |  October 09, 2012
The Washington Redskins have released struggling kicker Billy Cundiff and replaced him with free agent Kai Forbath. Forbath emerged as the winner in a tryout at Redskins Park on Tuesday. He won the Lou Groza Award with UCLA in 2009 as the top kicker in college football, but he has yet to play in the NFL. Cundiff was signed late in preseason after he was waived by the Baltimore...

Report: Redskins to release Cundiff

Via Pro Sports Daily  |  October 09, 2012
The Washington Redskins are expected to release kicker Billy Cundiff after the team signed Kai Forbath. Cundiff, who was cut by the Baltimore Ravens this spring, struggled for the Redskins this season. The former Pro Bowler hasn't been the same since missing a potential game-tying short field goal in the AFC championship game last season. The New England Patriots eventually...

Billy Cundiff Cut By Redskins

Via Fantasy Football Champs  |  October 09, 2012
Former Pro-Bowl kicker Billy Cundiff, who quickly signed with the Washington Redskins one day after being released by the Baltimore Ravens, has been cut, according to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun.Fantasy Spin:Cundiff was 7-for-12 this season, but missed two kicks inside 40 yards. The Redskins worked out three kickers on Monday and will apparently sign former UCLA kicker Kai...

Redskins Set To Release K Billy Cundiff, Replaced By Kai Forbath…

Via CJ Sports NASCAR Talk  |  October 09, 2012
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Billy Cundiff On The Hot Seat in Washington

Via Fantasy Football Champs  |  October 08, 2012
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Redskins PK Billy Cundiff Deflects Blame Of Missed Kick To His Teammates

Via GridironFans.com  |  October 08, 2012
It should be noted that Shanahan is bringing in Kickers for tryouts on Tuesday. With that being said, Billy Cundiff has been a punching bag the last couple weeks for his missed kicks, and rightfully so. However, these comments after the Falcons game should give him the pink slip immediately instead of allowing him to compete. Via The Washington Times: "You look at the final...

Redskins cut struggling Cundiff

Via AP on Fox  |  October 09, 2012
The Washington Redskins released struggling kicker Billy Cundiff on Tuesday and replaced him with free agent Kai Forbath. Forbath emerged as the winner in a tryout at Redskins Park. He won the Lou Groza Award with UCLA in 2009 as the top kicker in college football, but he has yet to play in the NFL. Cundiff was signed late in preseason after he was waived by the Baltimore Ravens...

Report: Redskins have released Billy Cundiff

Via Pro Football Zone  |  October 09, 2012
Now that the Washington Redskins have signed a new kicker, they’ve officially released Billy Cundiff, according to Zac Boyer of the Free Lance- Star.Cundiff is now out of a job after only making only two out of his last six field goal attempts.

Mike Shanahan Unsure Of Redskins’ Next Move At Kicker

Via GridironFans.com  |  October 07, 2012
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Redskins Sign Kai Forbath

Via Fantasy Football Champs  |  October 09, 2012
Former UCLA kicker Kai Forbath has been signed by the Washington Redskins to replace Billy Cundiff.Fantasy Spin:Forbath was the 2009 winner of the Lou Groza Award and kicked for Tampa Bay in the preseason going 5-for-5 including a 55-yarder. The Redskins are eighth in scoring through the first five weeks and Forbath should get plenty of opportunities.

Kai Forbath is back in the NFL, but this time for the Redskins

Via NFL Draft Zone  |  October 09, 2012
The 2009 Lou Groza Award winner from UCLA won out over veterans Josh Brown and Olindo Mare, who also tried out for the Redskins. The Redskins  released K Billy Cundiff after signing Kai Forbath on Tuesday. Credit the Ravens for breaking camp with the untested Justin Tucker over Cundiff, who has struggled with consistency for the majority of his nine-year career. Cundiff’s booming...

Redskins sign a kicker Kai Forbath

Via Pro Football Zone  |  October 09, 2012
According to Mike Jones of The Washington Post, the Redskins have signed free agent kicker Kai Forbath.This must be a sign that Billy Cundiff will be released after struggling over the past couple of weeks. He’s only made two out of his last six field goal attempts.

Redskins Roster News

Via DC Pro Sports Report  |  October 08, 2012
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan confirmed that the Redskins will try out kickers tomorrow.  For the second consecutive week, K Billy Cundiff missed a field goal under 35 yards.  Not surprising his Redskins career last only 4 games, missing what Shanny referred to as 'chip shots' shortens a kicking career.  On the season, Cundiff has only converted 7 of 12 attempts....

Redskins signing Kai Forbath

Via profootball.scout.com  |  October 09, 2012
Reacting to the struggles of former Pro Bowl kicker Billy Cundiff, the Washington Redskins are signing former UCLA kicker Kai Forbath today, per a league source. BR> Forbath tried out for the Redskins today along with Olindo Mare and Josh Brown.
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