Taylor Bertolet K FA Mon 1/23/23 8:00 PM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
Bertolet (quadriceps) had his practice-squad contract with the Chargers expire Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Bertolet joined the Chargers' practice squad Oct. 6 and was elevated in Week 5 and 7 to fill in for injured starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring). The 30-year-old Bertolet went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made all six of his extra-point tries over these two contests, though he picked up a quadriceps injury and was placed on the practice squad injured list Nov. 3. He then finished the season on this list, and he'll now look to land a new contract ahead of the 2023 campaign.
Taylor Bertolet K FA Thu 11/3/22 5:39 PM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
Bertolet landed on the Chargers' practice squad IR after tweaking his quadriceps during practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
While the exact severity of Bertolet's injury is still unclear, he won't be able to play until at least the Chargers' Week 13 matchup against the Raiders. The 30-year-old made all three of his field-goal attempts and went 6-for-6 on point-after tries while filling in for injured starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) in Weeks 5 and 7. If he comes off the injured list before the end of the season, Bertolet will be eligible for one more elevation from the Chargers' practice squad.
Taylor Bertolet K FA Thu 11/3/22 4:17 PM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
The Chargers placed Bertolet (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Bertolet played in two of the Chargers' last three contests while Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) missed time with separate quadriceps and hamstring injuries. However, the practice-squad kicker is now also dealing with what appears to be a significant injury coming off the team's bye in Week 8, though the exact nature of this issue is still unknown. With Hopkins still sidelined and Bertolet unable to play for at least the next four games, Cameron Dicker should operate as the Chargers' primary kicker after being signed to the practice squad Thursday as well.
Taylor Bertolet K FA Mon 10/24/22 7:43 PM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
Bertolet reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Bertolet filled in for Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) once again, making all three of his PATs against the Seahawks on Sunday. With the Chargers going into a bye week, it's possible Hopkins will be healed in time for Week 9 against the Falcons. However, if he isn't, Bertolet will likely be elevated to the active roster once again.
Taylor Bertolet K FA Sat 10/22/22 5:46 PM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
Bertolet was elevated off the Chargers' practice squad Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) is set to miss a bit of time after heroically carrying the Chargers to a win Monday, setting the stage for Bertolet to kick Sunday against Seattle. The rookie kicker filled in for Hopkins back in Week 5, converting all three of his field-goal attempts and three extra-point tries.
Taylor Bertolet K FA Mon 10/10/22 8:22 PM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
Bertolet reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Bertolet received the promotion with Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) out Sunday against the Browns. He made all three of his field-goal attempts, while also connecting on all three PATs. Depending on Hopkins' status for Week 6, Bertolet could be called upon again to handle the Chargers' kicking duties.
Taylor Bertolet K FA Sun 10/9/22 12:03 PM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
Bertolet is in line to handle kicking duties for the Chargers on Sunday against the Browns with Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) inactive for the contest, Joe Reedy of The Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bertolet, who went undrafted out of Texas A&M in 2016, will get his long-awaited chance to make his NFL debut after being elevated from the practice squad Saturday. Unless Hopkins' quad injury proves to be a long-term concern, Bertolet may only be in store for a one-game stint as the Chargers' placekicker. Since he'll be tied to one of the NFL's better offenses, Bertolet could make for a startable option in fantasy leagues in Week 5.
Taylor Bertolet K FA Sat 10/8/22 5:10 PM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
The Chargers elevated Bertolet to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
With regular starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) listed as questionable for Week 5, Bertolet will now be on hand in case he needs to be called upon. The 29-year-old kicker has yet to make his NFL debut, but he will perhaps find himself starting Sunday.
Taylor Bertolet K FA Thu 10/6/22 2:16 PM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
Bertolet signed with the Chargers' practice squad Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bertolet will be insurance for the team if Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) is unable to kick Sunday against the Browns. The former was last on the Panthers' practice squad, and although he has yet to make his NFL debut, Bertolet has played in the AAF, USFL and CFL previously.
Taylor Bertolet K FA Tue 9/13/22 10:31 AM
Taylor Bertolet
K FA
The Panthers cut Bertolet from the practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bertolet linked up with Carolina due to starting kicker Eddy Pineiro's hip injury. Pineiro ended up being able to go Week 1 and made all four kicks, so Bertolet will need to wait for another opportunity to show his talents.