Cleveland Browns: 3 Free agent kickers to consider amid struggles

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 7: Matt Bryant #3 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks the eventual game winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 7, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 7: Matt Bryant #3 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks the eventual game winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 7, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 29: Jamie Gillan #42 of the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions kicks a field goal during the second half against the FIU Golden Panthers at Ricardo Silva Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens wants a kicker who can put the ball between the yellow poles, which could call for a free agent signing

Head coach Freddie Kitchens sounded like he wasn’t completely sold on either the Cleveland Browns kickers who are fighting for a spot right now. Following a game that saw both Austin Seibert and Greg Joseph miss a long attempt, Kitchens said the team isn’t looking to make a change but added the dreaded word — yet.

The team could decide to make a change if the struggles continue as the regular season approaches. And while the coach has said he wants one of their current players to succeed, he also made it clear that they expect better than what they have seen in practices and the preseason games.

When talking about their performances, the head coach made it simple — they want someone who can make kicks.

"“I know this, it didn’t go through the upright. I know there are no excuses coming from that room. Their job is to put the ball through the upright. I don’t care who is holding. I can go out there and hold it for them, and it better go through the upright. That’s their job.” — Kitchens said via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com"

With that being the case, the Browns may want to go out and find a free agent veteran who can help them out. The options may be limited, but there are a few players available in free agency that have had some success in the NFL that should be considered.