This site is in no way affiliated with the XFL. In 2009, placekicker Garrett Hartley helped lead the New Orleans Saints to their first Super Bowl title. Ok so I just heard your follow up message this just means you need to protect your body your future, I know you just want to do what you love it is your passion ️ but, you have to see the bigger picture. https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/29/saints-garrett-hartley-waived-xfl-seattle-dragons-news/, Saints take a tumble in updated NFL power rankings after Eagles upset, BetMGM: Saints are home underdogs for the first time in 2020 season. This Week in the XFL we’re finally right around the corner from kickoff. Fleur-de-Links, January 30: Alvin Kamara speaks on his upcoming season and the Super Bowl, and Garrett Hartley waived by XFL team Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links By … Super Bowl XLIV-winning New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley received tough news Wednesday: the XFL’s Seattle Dragons waived the 33-year-old, which Hartley explained was due to medical concerns. [12] He continued in Super Bowl XLIV, going 3-for-3 with field goals of 46, 44, and 47 yards. Garrett Hartley (born May 16, 1986) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. [16] He returned as the Saints' kicker in 2012 and 2013 season, but struggled with intermittent bouts of inconsistency. Consider the facts. https://www.instagram.com/tv/B76MBiQlbjZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link, Sign up for the Saints Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Now he's in the XFL. For the curious, Alexander logged... Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. [10] He missed the first field goal of his professional career in this game, from 58 yards. However, Garrett Hartley made the most important kicks in franchise history to help the Saints win their first Super Bowl. Garrett Hartley (born May 16, 1986) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. numberFire uses the powers of quantitative analysis to deliver the best projections and rankings for daily fantasy sports, including NFL, MLB, NBA and more! Garrett Hartley. He recently joined the XFL’s Seattle branch last weekend. However, he was released on July 21 just before the start of training camp. NBA Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco reported Tuesday that Alonso will remain on the PUP list after his practice window expired. re: Garrett Hartley signs with XFL Posted by Deplorable Duke on 1/23/20 at 11:10 am to Sauce Castieaux That is the only team with a good uniform. Even with a world renowned spine surgeon’s backing as well as other experts, the XFL wouldn’t clear me to play.”. Saints kicker Garrett Hartley was a perfect 4 for 4 on field goal attempts against the Bears.. Hartley hit from 19, 36, 47 and 48 yards against Chicago. The relaunched XFL will continue this weekend with its sixth week of games. [13], The 2010 season began erratically for Hartley. With the XFL starting February 8, former New Orleans Saints' placekicker Garrett Hartley was preparing to play for his new team, the Seattle Dragons. Landing one of the coveted 32 spots as a placekicker in the NFL is a daunting task. Shortly after the final 52-man rosters have been announced, news has come out that Hartley has been waived.. Hartley has since publicly commented on the issue via Instagram stating that … Hartley began his college career at Oklahoma in 2004. [5], Hartley broke out during his junior season going 19-for-20 in field goals and 49-for-50 in extra points. Now the 33-year old is back in professional football after impressing enough in a tryout to be signed by the fledgling reboot of the XFL. Hartley has also played for the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. K Garrett Hartley Waived by Seattle Dragons It’s puzzling that Hartley’s medicals were cleared for his XFL workout and that he made it so far into the process as to be assigned a uniform before someone pulled the plug. Report: Former Saints kicker Garrett Hartley signs with XFL after tryout - Saints Wire/USA Today. Please check your email for a confirmation. Even with a world renowned spine surgeons…” Even with a world renowned spine surgeons backing as well as other experts, the XFL…” Hartley was signed by the New Orleans Saints on October 29, 2008 to replace Taylor Mehlhaff, who was released. He was replaced by veteran John Kasay. The XFL wound up signing former New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley to a contract from the Monday audition. Garrett Hartley signs with XFL (1 Viewer) Thread starter ChicagoSaintsFan; Start ... My son has an autographed Hartley photo on his wall. The Seattle Dragons have decided to part ways with placekicker Garrett Hartley. The Spring League The Spring League Oct-Nov 2020 Schedule & Details. The official page for XFL league transactions, team roster moves and player additions. On August 31, 2015, Hartley was placed on injured reserve. Kirk tells us about his journey to the Dragons and how he is looking forward to getting on the field with the DC Defenders in the XFL opening matchup next weekend. ... ("XFL") in any way. However, he was released on July 21 just before the start of training camp. You'll now receive the top Saints Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. The official XFL website can be reached at XFL.com. January 29, 2020. He was waived on January 28 after failing to receive medical clearance, as he has an artificial disk in his neck and not a fusion. He wasn't able to return to work, so the year will end without him taking a single snap with his new team. Last couple of interviews, seems like he's (Hartley, not my son) got his feet under him in a good way. [22] On August 29, 2015, Hartley suffered a pulled hamstring during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.[23]. First, we go to Seattle and speak to Kirk Barron, a Center with the Seattle Dragons. However, Hartley has taken to his Instagram account to acknowledge that his time in Seattle has come to an abrupt end.. View the most current football statistics for Garrett Hartley, Kicker, for the at The Football Database. But a hamstring injury ended his NFL hopes, and it appears a spine issue will keep him out of the XFL. He played in his first game on November 9, 2008 against the Atlanta Falcons. Hartley prepped at Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, where he was coached by former North Texas coach Todd Dodge. He played college football at Oklahoma. He later signed a contract extension that was reported to make him the highest paid kicker in the game. He recently joined the XFL’s Seattle branch last weekend. He expressed frustration with the process, saying, “Unfortunately my time in Seattle has been cut short. After he missed two field goals against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, December 15, 2013, one of which was attempted from only 26 yards,[17] he was released by the Saints on December 17, 2013 and replaced by veteran kicker Shayne Graham the same day. Hartley kicked in 59 games over six seasons in the NFL, including five with the New Orleans Saints. He set a state record with 90 PAT's in 2002 (surpassed by Carroll Dragon, Kevin Ortega, in 2004 and then another Carroll Dragon, Cade Foster, in 2009). He finished going 13-for-15 in field goals and 71-for-77 in extra points.[8]. ANALYSIS It's unclear what plans the Dragons have at the kicker position given that Hartley was the only kicker on the roster. However, Hartley was given a 4-game suspension after testing positive for a banned stimulant, Adderall. [11] On January 24, 2010, he made a 40-yard field goal in overtime against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game to send the New Orleans Saints to their first Super Bowl. He spent most of his first season redshirted, but after inconsistent play from Trey Dicarlo, head coach Bob Stoops decided to pull Hartley's redshirt and start him. Dallas Renegades XFL team names and logos announced. The Buccaneers lost on a last-second field goal for the second consecutive week, victimized this time by Garrett Hartley and the New Orleans Saints. numberFire uses the powers of quantitative analysis to deliver the best projections and rankings for daily fantasy sports, including NFL, MLB, NBA and more! Hartley came out strong, booting 13 for 13 field goal attempts for the 2008 season. Alonso had not been cleared to practice for the Saints since tearing his ACL back in January. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008. Ask Garrett Hartley. Later that year he became the placekicker for the New Orleans Saints, for whom he set an NFL record (now surpassed) for most consecutive successful field goals to start a career, and then became the first kicker in NFL history to convert three field goals of more than 40 yards in the Super Bowl. With injuries mounting at other positions, however, the Saints decided not to continue carrying 2 kickers, cutting Carney and returning Hartley to his starting position. Hartley joins Nick Novak as one of the most experienced NFL kickers in the league and is a name cemented in the history books of the New Orleans Saints. Fleur-de-Links, January 30: Alvin Kamara speaks on his upcoming season and the Super Bowl, and Garrett Hartley waived by XFL team 5 by Adam Dunnells … On October 13, he was released by the Steelers. Cut loose by Seattle. [6] Hartley's .950 field goal percentage was among the highest during the season[7] and earned him a nomination for the Lou Groza Award which goes to the nation's best placekicker. In a Week 3 match with Atlanta, he made a last-second field goal to send the game into overtime, but then missed a 29-yard field goal attempt in overtime that would have won the game. Hartley was not drafted during the 2008 NFL draft but he signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008. Kicker K Free Agent. TRANSACTION NY 1/28/20 Demarcus Ayers WR Waived SEA 1/28/20 Garrett Hartley K Waived TB 1/28/20 Anthony Stubbs LB Active list addition XFL Transactions for January 29, 2020 Garrett Hartley waived in XFL Super Bowl XLIV-winning New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley received tough news Wednesday: the XFL’s Seattle Dragons waived the 33-year-old, which Hartley explained was due to medical concerns. Hartley then kicked four field goals, including the game winning kick in overtime that allowed the Saints to preserve their undefeated record. Hartley has been assigned to the Seattle Dragons for the upcoming spring season. [19] He was active as the Browns' placekicker for their next game, against Cincinnati, but he did not actually have an opportunity to play in the game, because the opening kickoff was handled by Browns punter Spencer Lanning and the Browns never had another kicking opportunity as they failed to score (or even to attempt a field goal) in a 30–0 loss. Then we go to New Orleans, where we catch up with Kicker Garrett Hartley. ... Seattle K Garrett Hartley (OU, Jan. 28, pictured) Los Angeles WR Keyarris Garrett (TU, Jan. 22) Hartley signed with the Seattle Dragons of the XFL on January 24, 2020. I see XFL is using technology that Roger Goodell thought was stupid. Hartley was signed to the Dragons earlier this month after a tryout showcasing several other kickers. Coming out of Carroll, Hartley was rated as the 2nd best placekicker in the country, by Rivals.com. Hartley's only miss of the season came during a controversial loss to Oregon when a 44-yard kick was blocked after Hartley had already successfully made four field goals. Friday evening, Garrett Hartley made his announcement of what XFL team he has signed with, returning to football after 5 years out of the sport. ... XFLNews.com. XFL News Hub’s Konnor Fulk first reported that Hartley would be waived. On Wednesday 22 January, veteran NFL kicker Garrett Hartley tweeted from Tulane University in New Orleans, and said he was excited to say he was signed by an XFL team. Former Saints kicker Garrett Hartley waived by XFL's Seattle Dragons XFL to NFL Tracker: Find out how many from the XFL make the NFL, ICYMI:2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Harrison Moon, OT, UT-Chattanooga, ICYMI:NFL Draft Diamonds Week 6 Picks, Predictions, and Fantasy Sleepers, Week 6 Preview: Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans. [2] Hartley struggled during his sophomore year, missing eight of his 22 field goal attempts[3] despite making two field goals from beyond 50 yards. Hartley was not drafted during the 2008 NFL draft but he signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos. [20], Hartley was waived by the Browns on March 11, 2015. He held the NFL record for most consecutive field goals made to start a career, with 16 until the record was broken in 2012 by Kai Forbath of the Washington Redskins. He missed 2 field goal attempts in the Saints' Week 1 home win over Minnesota, then made 3 kicks despite windy conditions in a Week 2 win at San Francisco. In response, the Saints re-signed John Carney,[14] and Hartley was inactive for the next 2 games. Garrett Hartley : Pos: K, Career: 59 G, Saints/Browns 2008-2014, born TX 1986 [18], On December 13, 2014, Hartley was signed by the Cleveland Browns to replace Billy Cundiff, who had injured his knee. Veteran linebacker Kiko Alonso, acquired in a 2019 preseason trade with the Miami Dolphins and recently shipped to the San Francisco 49ers for linebacker Kwon Alexander, cleared waivers on Tuesday after being released by San Francisco on Monday, per the NFL daily transactions wire. The New Orleans Saints added a big upgrade to their linebacker corps by trading with the San Francisco 49ers for Kwon Alexander, swapping a future draft pick and injured veteran Kiko Alonso in exchange. For starters, some 13 former New Orleans Saints initially made the 52-man XFL rosters, which saw kicker Garrett Hartley quickly released from the Seattle Dragons due to a medical concern. 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One former member of the New Orleans Saints is on the move. It’s a tough break for someone who has worked hard to get back to this stage, and appeared to get so close before the XFL’s doctors shut that door. Headlines; Trending; XFL Podcast XFL Markcast Episode 18 – Hey, XFL! Every longtime New Orleans Saints fan remembers where they were on … He became the first kicker in Super Bowl history to convert three field goals of 40 yards or more. The official page for XFL league transactions, team roster moves and player additions. January 31, 2020. He was a long shot to stick in the XFL anyway, having last kicked professionally in the 2015 presesaon with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [4] Hartley's senior season did not quite match the level of performance of the year before. Hartley was waived by the Dragons on Tuesday. Most Popular Barr may leave Trump administration before Inauguration Day Hartley is moving to the Pacific Northwest, where he’ll kick for the Seattle Dragons. 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