Is Robbie Gould a free agent? Exploring contract status of star placekicker

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Robbie Gould will be a free agent in the 2023 offseason
Robbie Gould will be a free agent in the 2023 offseason

Robbie Gould is set to leave the San Francisco 49ers after six seasons. The kicker will reportedly be released from the team and head into the free agency market ahead of the 2023 season.

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Gould arrived in San Francisco in 2017 and started nearly every game in the ensuing year. He helped the Niners to three NFC title games and a Super Bowl appearance.

According to reports, Gould's last deal with the Niners was a four-year extension worth $19 million that he signed in July 2019. The final two years of his contract were optional, but San Francisco triggered his extension over time.

The two-year deal was reportedly worth $7,250,000, including a $3,018,626 signing bonus, $7,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,625,000.

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By his own admission, Gould will be heading into free agency looking for a new team for next season. The veteran is bound to get a few offers as he has established himself as one of the most accurate kickers in the history of the league.


How did Robbie Gould fare in the 2022 NFL season?

Robbie Gould in action for the San Francisco 49ers
Robbie Gould in action for the San Francisco 49ers

Robbie Gould had another special season with the San Francisco 49ers in 2022. He finished the regular season making 27 of his 32 field goal attempts, helping the Niners clinch their divisional title.

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He also scored all eight of his field goals in the postseason. However, the Niners' impressive run was put to a halt by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC championship game.

One of Gould's most memorable moments during his San Francisco career came in the 2022 divisional round against the Green Bay Packers. The kicker connected on a 45-yard game-sealing field goal in the snow to take down Aaron Rodgers' top-seed at Lambeau Field.

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Gould ranks eighth in NFL history for most field goals made (447) and field goal percentage (86.46). However, his accuracy in the postseason has been even more spectacular.

Interestingly, Gould has never missed a kick in the playoffs, securing a perfect 39-for-39 on extra-point attempts and 29-for-29 on-field goals. It will be interesting to see which team Gould plays for in the 2023 season.

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Edited by Tejas Rathi
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