McLaughlin connected on field goals of 47, 27, 38 and 48 yards while also drilling both extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 26-20 preseason win over the Ravens on Saturday night.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin commemorated his victory over Rodrigo Blankenship in their summer job battle by validating the coaching staff's decision with a perfect showing. The fifth-year pro could be a valuable fantasy asset if he can improve on his career 78.8 percent field-goal conversion rate, considering he'll be attached to a Buccaneers offense that boasts superior pass-catching talent but is helmed by what is arguably only a slightly above-average quarterback in Baker Mayfield.

Tampa Bay waived Rodrigo Blankenship on Monday, leaving McLaughlin as the team's only kicker, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin and Blankenship had been competing to succeed Ryan Succop, who the Bucs let go in March. Assuming no other kickers are brought in by the team, McLaughlin is slated to handle the Week 1 assignment, with his fantasy upside this coming season tied to how the team's offense fares while being helmed by either Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask.

McLaughlin converted both extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 27-17 preseason loss to the Steelers on Friday. He did not record any field-goal attempts.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin's competition for the placekicker job, Rodrigo Blankenship, successfully handled the Buccaneers' lone field-goal attempt from 35 yards out. Consequently, the battle between the two kickers seemingly remains as tight as ever heading into another week of training camp practices ahead of next Saturday's road preseason matchup against the Jets.

McLaughlin and his competitor for the starting placekicker job, Rodrigo Blankenship, have been running very close in their job battle heading into Friday's preseason opener versus the Steelers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both kickers already have a solid amount of NFL experience on their resumes, so the battle could well extend clean through the third preseason game. The two are likely to split field-goal and extra-point opportunities Friday, and Smith reports that Wednesday's dead-even kicking derby in practice that saw both players go a perfect 4-for-4 on attempts of varying distances was emblematic of how close the competition has been.

McLaughlin will engage in a training camp battle for the starting placekicker job with Rodrigo Blankenship, who signed with the Buccaneers on June 16, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The two kickers are certainly familiar with each other, considering Blankenship beat out McLauglin for the right to replace the just-retired Adam Vinatieri during Colts training camp in 2020. McLaughlin then served as Blankenship's replacement last season in Indianapolis after the latter's release following Week 1. With both kickers having a solid amount of NFL experience in their young careers, the latest battle could come down to the final preseason game.

McLaughlin is the lone kicker remaining on Tampa Bay's roster after the team waived Jake Verity on Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was no corresponding move with Verity's transaction, so it appears Tampa Bay will roll with McLaughlin as its top kicker in 2023, though the Buccaneers could still add a depth option later in the offseason. Over the last two seasons, McLaughlin has gone 45-for-57 on field-goal tries and 57-for-58 on PATs.

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with McLaughlin, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin is coming off a 2022 season in which he made 30 of 36 field-goal attempts (including 18 of 23 from 40 yards or more) in 16 games with the Colts. As things stand, with Ryan Succop no longer with Tampa Bay, the 26-year-old is slated to top his new team's kicker depth chart, with Jake Verity currently on hand as a depth option.

McLaughlin made his only field goal attempt and all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 32-31 defeat against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin had a strong season with the Colts by making 30-of-36 field-goal attempts, including 18-of-23 from 40 yards or more. He's a free agent, but it's not clear if the Colts will pay a premium to retain him.

McLaughlin went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts while making his only extra-point try in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin made a chip-shot 23-yard field goal on the Colts' second possession of the game before later missing a 48-yard try wide right early in the third quarter. The kicker was able to make his only PAT attempt in the third period as well, maintaining a perfect 17-for-17 on extra points this season. Overall, McLaughlin has gone 29-for-35 on field-goal tries this year, good for an 83 percent success rate this year. He'll look to make at least one field goal for a 15th consecutive game as the Colts take on the Texans in their final contest of the campaign in Week 18.

McLaughlin connected on his lone field-goal attempt during Monday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

McLaughlin put the Colts on the board with a 46-yard field goal in the second quarter, cutting the Chargers' lead to 7-3. However, he didn't get any more opportunities after that, as Indianapolis' offense couldn't generate any consistency with Nick Foles at the helm. Across 14 games, McLaughlin has connected on 28 of 33 field-goal attempts and all 16 of his PATs.