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One of the most glaring issues that developed over the last three forgettable New York Giants seasons was the kicker carousel, one that was hard to believe. When Graham Gano, once “Mr.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 7

Ben Sauls Dishes on How He Survived Giants Kicking Carousel

To many, at first kicker Ben Sauls was just another guy in a long string of kickers for the New York Giants in what had become a comical string of adventures.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 30

Giants Special Teams Delivers Near Perfect Showing in Week 17 Win

For once, the New York Giants' special teams were darn near perfect. The Giants appear to have found a reliable kicker in Ben Sauls, while Deonte Banks seems to have found his calling as a kickoff returner, and punter Jamie Gillan didn’t have his usual clunker.

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 22

Giants Special Teams Deliver Mostly Solid Game in Week 16 Loss to Vikings

For a change, at least in recent weeks, the New York Giants were not a culprit in a loss. In fact, outside of the opening kickoff by the new rookie kicker, Ben Sauls, special teams had itself a solid game for a change.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 19

Giants’ Kicker Ben Sauls Poses a Unique Set of Challenges

Rookie place-kicker Ben Sauls will have the distinction of being the fifth kicker to take the field for the New York Giants this season. He is a kicker who poses a pair of challenges, starting with a lack of experience kicking in high-pressure situations in the NFL.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / November 11

NY Giants Sign Another Kicker to Their Practice Squad

The New York Giants signed left-footed kicker Ben Sauls to their practice squad. Sauls, who had been on the Steelers’ practice squad, worked out for the

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 11

Giants Signing K Ben Sauls

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Giants are signing K Ben Sauls to the practice squad. It’s worth noting that K Graham Gano has been dealing with

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / November 6

NY Giants Host Former University of Pittsburgh Kicker for a Tryout

The New York Giants hosted kicker Ben Sauls for a tryout on Thursday, according to the league’s transaction report. Sauls entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh this past spring.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 25

Former Steelers Kicker Gets New NFL Opportunity

A former Pittsburgh Steelers has found a new NFL opportunity after being let go by the team at final roster cuts. Per the NFL's transaction log, Ben Sauls has signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad as they look to sort out the kicking struggles that have plagued them through the first three weeks of the season.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 23

Former Pitt Kicker Gets New NFL Opportunity

PITTSBURGH — Former Pitt Panthers kicker Ben Sauls signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad, the team announced on Sept. 23. Sauls previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the preseason and was 5-for-6 on field goal attempts, with a long of 50, and was 6-for-6 on PATs.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 23

Falcons Sign More Kicking Competition Ahead of Commanders Matchup

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly signed additional competition at the kicker position ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Washington Commanders.

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Falcons Sign Two Players To Practice Squad

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have signed K Ben Sauls and WR Deven Thompkins to the practice squad. Sauls, 24, hails from Tipp City, Ohio, and attended Tippecanoe High School before playing at Pittsburgh University.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25, 2025

Steelers cut P Cameron Johnston, 12 others

The Steelers started moving on from some players late last week, and they continued the process this afternoon.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 25, 2025

Steelers Moving On From Former Pitt Kicker

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have informed former Pitt Panthers kicker Ben Sauls that he'll be waived if he can't be traded before Tuesday's mandatory roster cutdown, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported on Aug.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 25, 2025

Steelers Have Trade Partner Delivered On A Silver Platter For Rookie Kicker Ben Sauls

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not at all been shy when it comes to dabbling in the trade market under current General Manager Omar Khan. The front office has consistently been aggressive and ready to make a move if it makes sense in the moment.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 22, 2025

Former Pitt Kicker Shines with Steelers

PITTSBURGH — Former Pitt Panthers football kicker and current Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Ben Sauls went 4-for-4 on field goal attempts in the Steelers' 19-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Aug.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 21, 2025

Four field goals send Steelers to victory over Panthers

Ben Sauls made all four of his field-goal attempts, with three accounting for the only second-half scoring, as the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 19-10 on Thursday in Charlotte.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 26, 2025

Pitt Kicker Ben Sauls Signs with Steelers

PITTSBURGH — Former Pitt Panthers kicker Ben Sauls will stay in the city, as he has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 25, 2024

Pitt Might Have 'Best Kicker in Nation'

PITTSBURGH--Pitt redshirt senior Ben Sauls continued his red-hot 2024 season in Pitt's 41-13 win over the Syracuse Orange With his 49-yard field goal in the 1st quarter, Sauls set the school record for longest streak of consecutive field goals made with 13 dating back to last season.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 24, 2024

Pitt Kicker Ben Sauls Sets School Record

PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior place kicker Ben Sauls continued his incredible 2024 season, as he set another school record. Sauls hit a 49-yard field goal in the first quarter vs.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / ACC Digital Network / October 12, 2024

Watch: Ben Sauls Ties A Pitt Record With A 58-Yard Field Goal

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 12, 2024

Pitt K Ben Sauls Ties Record for Longest FG in Program History

PITTSBURGH — Ben Sauls has been automatic this season, even from record-setting length. Sauls lined up for a 58-yard field goal early in the second quarter against Cal, went through his usual routine and kicked the ball straight through the uprights to give the Panthers a 17-6 lead.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 8, 2024

Pitt Kicker Plays Hero in Home State

CINCINNATI -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior place kicker Ben Sauls has had many big moments in his career, but none other than the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 7, 2024

Pitt storms back to edge Cincinnati

Ben Sauls converted a 35-yard field goal with 17 seconds left to cap a dramatic 22-point comeback and lift the visiting Pittsburgh Panthers to a stunning 28-27 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats in the "River City Rivalry" on Saturday.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / September 5, 2024

With Deep Ties, Cincinnati Game Serving as Homecoming for Ben Sauls

Coming out of high school, living just over an hour north of Cincinnati, Pitt kicker Ben Sauls did a lot of talking with the Bearcats program. Then head coach Luke Fickell and special teams coordinator Brian Mason were in constant contact with the young specialist from Tipp City, Ohio.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / June 18, 2024

Pitt All 105: K Sam Carpenter Waiting His Turn Behind Ben Sauls

All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. 2023 season: Carpenter played in one