Kicker Aldrick Rosas was released by the New York Giants, NFL Network Mike Garafolo and NFL Network informant Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning. In a later move, the Giants are expected to sign Chandler Catanzaro, Rapoport reported, according to a source.
The Pro Bowl kicker launch once comes after Rosas’ arrest in mid-June after a hit and run in Chico, California.
Rosas posted a statement on Instagram later Sunday morning thanking the franchise and apparently confirming its release.
“I want to thank the Mara and Tisch family for the past [three] years with the New York Giants, “it read in part.” It has been an incredible journey and I have met so many incredible coaches and teammates! I wish I had performed at the level that I know I can play. I have nothing but love for the New York Giants. “
Rosas, 25, was booked into the Butte County Jail and charged with a misdemeanor offense of hitting and running away and driving on a suspended license.
According to the collision report, Rosas was driving his black 2018 Chevrolet SUV at an estimated speed of 100 mph when he collided with a Ford pickup truck at an intersection. Rosas tried to leave the scene, but a CHP officer found him soon after.
Alcohol consumption, according to the report, was believed to be a factor.
On the field, Rosas has been the kicker for the Giants for the past three seasons. In that time, he converted 62 of 75 field goal attempts (82.7%) and 86 of 94 extra points (91.5%).
The highlight of Rosas’ days with the Giants came when he reached the Pro Bowl in 2018 after reaching 97% of his field goals and missing two combined kicks throughout the season: one extra point and one field goal.
Rosas had career lows in extra points (89.7%) and field goal percentage (70.6%) in 2019 before his legal problems.
Catanzaro did not play last year and will not return after a short retirement. The 29-year-old had previously kicked for four teams – the Cardinals, Panthers, Jets and Buccaneers – for five seasons. Catanzaro’s most notable career was his three-year stint with the Cardinals to start his career, which included scoring a 60-yard field goal in 2016. A split season with the Panthers and Bucs in 2018 was Catanzaro’s last action.
For his career, Catanzaro has made 83.8% (119 of 142) of his field goals and 92.9% (182 of 196) of his extra points.
