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On YouTubeCleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 29
Bruce Drennan Is Ecstatic That Browns Player Was Released 
The Cleveland Browns made a decisive move at kicker before Tuesday’s roster deadline, releasing veteran Dustin Hopkins and committing to a younger option for the 2025 season.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 28
Details Emerge About Why Browns Cut Dustin Hopkins
The Cleveland Browns finally moved on from their struggling kicker. It’s the Andre Szmyt era in Cleveland, with Dustin Hopkins being shown the door after two up-and-down seasons in Northeast Ohio.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 27
New Browns Kicker Sends Message To Dustin Hopkins
The Cleveland Browns have moved on from kicker Dustin Hopkins. However, as much as the move made sense from a football standpoint, his replacement will miss him.
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Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / August 26
Browns’ initial 53-man roster leaves Dustin Hopkins without a job
The 53-man roster cutdown deadline is officially here, and the Browns announced their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday. Although we gained some insight into what the team will look like, rosters will continue to shuffle for the weeks leading up to Week 1, and this almost certainly doesn't reflect what it will look like on game day.
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Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 26
Browns cut 10-year veteran kicker
The Cleveland Browns released veteran kicker Dustin Hopkins on Tuesday as the team finalized roster moves ahead of the 2025 NFL season opener. The decision was first reported by Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team.
Cleveland Browns News / Sporting News / August 24
Andre Szmyt vs. Dustin Hopkins: Browns' kicker battle projected for crucial decision after game-winning FG
This is a key call in Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns News / Sporting News / August 17
Browns turn up the heat on struggling kicker before regular season
After signing an extension before the 2024 season, it has been a struggle for Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins. After a preseason miss in Week 1, Andre Szmyt got some action in Week 2 and took advantage.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 12
Insider Says Browns Veteran’s Job Is In Jeopardy
The Cleveland Browns missed multiple opportunities to win games last season because of their kicker. To say that Dustin Hopkins wasn’t at his best would be a massive understatement.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 9
Worrisome Trend Has Resurfaced For Dustin Hopkins
The Cleveland Browns kicked off their 2025 preseason with a commanding 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Friday night. Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders grabbed headlines.
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Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / July 3
It’s not even training camp but the Browns’ kicking situation is already uncertain
Immediately following the failed Cade York era, the Browns traded a 2025 seventh-round pick to add Dustin Hopkins from the Chargers. This trade paid dividends right away, as Hopkins finished 33 for 36 in 2024, including a perfect eight for eight on kicks of 50 or more yards.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 30
AFC Notes: Dustin Hopkins, Shemar Stewart, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
Bengals HC Zac Taylor was asked about the contract of first-round pass rusher Shemar Stewart, including the rookie’s comments that the team wants to “win arguments more than winning games.” “There’s a first for everything,” Taylor said of the contract squabble, via NFL.com.
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / June 24
Insider Names Surprising Cleveland Browns Cut Candidate
The Cleveland Browns will have plenty of decisions to make between now and the start of the 2025 NFL season, and that includes making some potentially surprising cuts.
Cleveland Browns News / Dawgs By Nature / June 1
Browns kicking situation: Dustin Hopkins the only option?
Is there an issue with the special teams group? Last year, the NFL season did not go the way the Cleveland Browns drew it up on paper. After winning 11 games in 2023 and making the postseason, hopes were really high.
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 1
Cleveland Browns Standing by Struggling Player For Future
Sometimes the a player just has a bad season. That's what the Cleveland Browns are banking on when it comes to kicker Dustin Hopkins moving forward. Special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone acknowledged that it's been a difficult year for Hopkins during the 2024 campaign.
Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / December 14
Latest news suggests Browns could change kickers
Hopkins has been having the worst kicking year of his career.
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 12
Cleveland Browns Weighing Crucial Decision For Dustin Hopkins
Kicking is a fickle mistress. Nobody knows that more than Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins. One year after delivering the best kicking performance of his career and being named a Pro Bowl alternate, Hopkins kicking swing has deserted him.
Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / December 9
Browns will not replace K Dustin Hopkins
Hopkins missed field-goal attempts of 38 and 45 yards while the Browns were trailing 13-7 on Sunday.
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / November 17
Browns K Dustin Hopkins Has Plan To Fix Kicking Struggles
Week 11 proved to be a tough day at the office for Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins. The 34-year-old spoiled two different potential first-half scoring drives for Cleveland in a 35-14 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 18, 2024
Dustin Hopkins’ message after official Browns move has fans fired up
Dustin Hopkins’ three-year, $15.9 million contract extension with the Cleveland Browns is now official, and the kicker was fired up during his video for the team on social media, which included a message for the fans.
Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / July 15, 2024
Veteran kicker lands three-year extension with Browns
The deal keeps him in Cleveland through the 2027 campaign. The veteran was set to hit free agency following the 2024 season.
Cleveland Browns News / Full Press Coverage / January 10, 2024
Browns: Dustin Hopkins Unlikely To Play Saturday
The Cleveland Browns are likely to be without kicker Dustin Hopkins for this Saturday’s playoff game against the Houston Texans. Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that it is unlikely that Hopkins will be available in Houston.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 26, 2023
Browns' stunning list of injuries grows ahead of Week 17 vs. Jets
The Cleveland Browns' laundry list of injuries is continuing to grow this week.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25, 2023
Browns sign new kicker following injury to Dustin Hopkins
Hopkins suffered a hamstring injury during the team’s 36-22 win over the Houston Texans in Week 16 on Sunday.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24, 2023
Browns Kicker Dustin Hopkins OUT For Remainder of Game vs. Texans
Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins is ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans with a hamstring injury, potentially impacting Cleveland's offensive strategy on Sunday.
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 6, 2023
Why December — And Week 14 — Is A Crucial Time For Dustin Hopkins
Dustin Hopkins has been the NFL’s best and hardest working kicker this season — no other kicker has booted more than his 30 field goals, nor has any kicker been asked to attempt more than his 33 field-goal tries.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2023
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Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2023
Chargers' kicker battle hits the field on second day of camp
The top of the depth chart is pretty much set for the Chargers. Aside from some potential shuffling at defensive back and a joust between Joshua Palmer and rookie Quentin Johnston for the No. 3 receiver gig, L.A. doesn't have a whole lot to worry about at the top of the roster. One starting job that is very much up for grabs is the kicker job.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 18, 2022
Pat McAfee: Chargers' Dustin Hopkins is an 'absolute dawg' for kicking through hamstring injury
In the Chargers' 19-16 overtime victory against the Broncos on Monday, Hopkins made all four of his field-goal attempts despite a right hamstring injury suffered during the game.
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