Cade York‘s performance this summer has led to questions about his standing as the unchallenged kicker for the Browns in 2023. He has consistently received praise from the organization, but that took a slightly different form recently. 
York was selected in the fourth round of last year’s draft, a move which came one year after Cleveland’s attempt to select Evan McPherson one year earlier. The latter is instead with the Bengals, while the former is attempting to solidify his roster spot with the Browns. York converted 24 of 32 field goals as a rookie, along with 35 of 37 extra point attempts.
Over the past several weeks, things have not gone according to plan for the 22-year-old. York went just 4-for-8 on field goals in the preseason, although he made each of his eight extra points. However, he also missed two kicks (one field goal, one extra point) on plays which were nullified by penalty. As a result, speculation has increased that the Browns would be well-suited to look elsewhere at the position before the start of the regular season.
“I think all of those type of things, as you know, we always keep those internal as we get through this week,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said when specifically asked if York will in place for Week 1. “But I’ll reiterate, I think Cade is very, very, very talented” (h/t Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com).
Both Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry have previously been much more definitive in their statements indicating York is in the team’s short- and long-term plans. The LSU product had a field goal blocked late in the Browns’ loss in their preseason finale last night, adding further to his underwhelming statistics. Plenty of roster decisions need to be made in the coming days, including how to proceed with York. A number of veteran kickers are still on the open market, but the Browns could give him a more concrete vote of confidence by steering clear of the other options available.
Please bring in an kicker. It’s very apparent that York has a major case of the yips.
Lou Groza must have a grandson out there somewhere.
Lou Groza’s corpse is more accurate than York at this point.
Need a kicker – Chargers have 2 dependable (mostly) before ‘cutdown’.
Whatcha got to trade?
Glad the Browns read your post. Lol
Only misery is he’s had some muscle and tendon misery last 2 years. Aside from the little stuff he’s a pretty consistent foot and willing to play hurt.
Steelers just cut Potter and he looked like he’s worth a shot for someone.
Michael Badgley or Mason Crosby
A few games last year could have been wins however he made a few big kicks as well if there’s a more solid option out there I think a move needs made if not stick with your guy