Chase Mclaughlin

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		66	84.9%
2025		17	84.2%
2024		17	93.8%
2023		17	93.5%
2022		16	83.3%
2021

Season	Team	GP	Grade
2025		17	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2024		17	A+ A+ Top 3%
2023		17	A+ A+ Top 3%
2022		16	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2021		16	F F Bottom 5%
2020		4	D D Bottom 20%
2019		11	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers locked up Chase McLaughlin at exceptional value, securing an above-average starter at $4.1M AAV in what amounts to a steal in today's kicker market. McLaughlin's production tier significantly outpaces his salary positioning, as elite specialists like Justin Tucker and Harrison Butker command $6M+ annually while McLaughlin delivers comparable reliability at a substantial discount. At 28, he's entering his prime kicking years with the accuracy and leg strength to remain productive throughout this three-year window, making the age curve work in Tampa Bay's favor. The $5.0M in guaranteed money provides reasonable security without handcuffing the franchise, while the remaining $7.3M allows for flexibility if performance declines. This A- CVI reflects shrewd roster management by the Buccaneers, who addressed a critical special teams need without overpaying in a position where consistency is paramount and quality veterans are increasingly expensive.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Chase's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Chase McLaughlin is a 7-year veteran kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, an undrafted journeyman who has carved out a legitimate NFL career through reliability and clutch performance. Earning an overall grade of B, McLaughlin sits as a serviceable starter who has proven capable of performing at a high level across multiple seasons. He is not an elite difference-maker, but his track record places him comfortably in the middle tier of NFL kickers. His current-season FG accuracy of 84.2% sits just below the NFL average of 85.0% and well short of the elite threshold of 93.0%, representing a meaningful step back from his recent peak. After back-to-back A+ seasons in 2023 and 2024, McLaughlin has tumbled to a D+ in 2025, raising legitimate concerns about consistency and whether age or opportunity is the driving factor. The encouraging context is that his prior two seasons demonstrated he can perform at the top of the position — this year looks more like an outlier than a trend. The key question heading into next season is whether McLaughlin can recapture that elite-level accuracy that made him a reliable weapon in Tampa Bay's offense. At 30, kickers typically remain productive well into their mid-30s, so physical decline is not the primary concern yet. If his 2025 struggles extend into next year, however, the Buccaneers will likely face pressure to explore younger competition at the position.

How Chase Compares at the Position

Chase Mclaughlin ranks 4th of 39 graded pks by performance. That slots Chase between Nick Folk (B+) just ahead and Chris Boswell (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Chase McLaughlin enters the 2026 NFL season riding a remarkable wave of positive media attention after etching his name into the record books with the longest outdoor field goal in NFL history, a 65-yard strike against the Philadelphia Eagles. The feat generated substantial national coverage and elevated his profile well beyond the typical visibility afforded to kickers in the modern media landscape. Despite the historic achievement occurring in a loss, the tone of coverage has been uniformly celebratory, with analysts and fans alike highlighting McLaughlin's leg strength and clutch performance on a primetime stage. At seven years of NFL experience and holding a roster spot with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McLaughlin is viewed as a reliable, proven commodity at a position where consistency is paramount. Heading into 2026, he carries genuine momentum and a record-setting narrative that should bolster both his job security and his standing among the league's most respected specialists.