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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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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.

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.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25

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.

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NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 25

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

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

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

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

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.

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Steelers Host All-American Pitt Kicker

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers kicker Ben Sauls had a sensational 2024 season, with NFL teams taking notice of his performances. The Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom Pitt shares a practice facility with, UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in the South Side Flats, hosted Sauls on a visit on a local, pre-draft visit, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / February 27

Watch: Pitt Kicker Ben Sauls Details Journey at NFL Combine

As Pitt kicker Ben Sauls prepares for the NFL combine, he spoke with members of the media Wednesday in Indianapolis, Ind. Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now, PSN’s Penn State affiliate, was on hand as Sauls spoke about his career at Pitt, his success in 2024 and what it was like kicking at an NFL venue in Acrisure Stadium during his college days.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / February 17

Pitt K Ben Sauls Picked in Recent NFL Mock Draft

Getting selected in the NFL Draft as a placekicker isn’t easy. However, when you have the talent and resume of Pitt’s Ben Sauls, it becomes more manageable.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 30

Pitt Kicker Earns East-West Shrine Bowl Honors

PITTSBURGH — A former Pitt Panthers player received praise for his performance recently, as he prepares for the NFL Draft. Pitt kicker Ben Sauls is competing at the East-West Shrine Bowla postseason all-star game that has been played almost every year since 1925.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 11

2025 K Trey Butkowski “Excited About Pittsburgh” After Receiving Offer

Revamping the offensive line is the top off-season priority for Pitt but they also have a few other things on their to do list. Adding a couple of reliable, playmaking wide receivers and another veteran running back are two other things, along with trying to replace their most consistent offensive weapon.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / December 6

Pitt Kicker Accepts East-West Shrine Bowl Invite

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers will another representative at the East-West Shrine Bowl, as redshirt senior placekicker Ben Sauls accepted his invite.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / November 19

Pitt’s Ben Sauls Named National Award Semifinalist

PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior placekicker Ben Sauls has had a sensational 2024 campaign and is receiving national recognition for it. Sauls earned a spot as one of the semifinalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, which recognizes the best kicker in college football.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 3

Recap: Pitt Embarrassed in Blowout Loss to No. 20 SMU

Pitt kicker Ben Sauls nailed a 44-yard field goal to bring the Panthers within four of SMU toward the end of the first quarter, and those three points were the highlight of the night for the Pitt Panthers.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 29

Pitt Kicker Wins Mid-Season Award

PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers redshirt senior placekicker Ben Sauls continues to earn recognition for his great play this season, putting the entire nation on notice.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 25

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 Sports Now / October 24

Pitt K Ben Sauls Sets Another Program Record

PITTSBURGH — Ben Sauls tied a program record in a 17-15 win against Cal two weeks ago and broke a program record in the first half against Syracuse. Sauls

Pittsburgh Panthers News / ACC Digital Network / October 12

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

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 11, 2024

Two ACC Kickers Are Named Lou Groza Award Stars

As ACC schools ride the ups and downs of the early part of the 2024 college football season, the kickers are getting some bright lights. Two ACC kickers are named Lou Groza Award Stars of the Week.

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