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Grade Atlanta Falcons sign K Nick Polk
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This is a front-office hire, not a kicker signing—headline is misleading. Multiple sources confirm Polk joined Atlanta's football operations department. The move signals organizational structure investment rather than roster improvement. Fans likely won't notice this administrative addition to the coaching staff. Falcons continue building their front office infrastructure under new leadership direction.
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This signing grades out as a smart signing for the Atlanta Falcons — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Nick's on-field performance ranks in the top 10% among NFL Ks, grading him as an elite at the position. His $4.5M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the K market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting elite production at below-market cost, which is the kind of financial efficiency that builds roster depth. Nick is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 2-year, $9.0M deal ($4.0M guaranteed, 44%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Contract Details
- Length
- 2 years
- Total Value
- $9.0M
- AAV
- $4.5M
- Guaranteed
- $4.0M
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The Atlanta Falcons signed Nick Polk (K) on March 12, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported NFL move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A, Sentiment C+.
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