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At 41, Nick Folk is proving that he still hasn't lost his passion for football.
The veteran is set to begin his 19th NFL season with the Atlanta Falcons, a new chapter he's approaching with the same enthusiasm he had when he first joined the league.
Having arrived in Atlanta last spring, Folk will participate in his first training camp with his new team. Despite an already eventful career, the kicker says this preparation period remains a time he looks forward to every year. While nothing can replace the intensity of an actual game, he views training camp as the starting point of a new adventure.
The Falcons have decided to rely on his experience after testing several young kickers last season, including Younghoe Koo, Parker Romo, and Zane Gonzalez. The organization now hopes to bring more stability to a position that is often decisive in close games.
Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2007, Nick Folk has one of the most impressive careers among active NFL kickers. With 431 successful field goals, he currently leads all active players in that category. Over the years, he has also played for the New York Jets, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New England Patriots, and the Tennessee Titans.
His consistency is just as impressive as his longevity. Over the past three seasons, Folk has posted the NFL's best field goal percentage. He missed only one field goal in 2025—just as he did in the two previous seasons—confirming that he remains one of the league's most reliable kickers.
The Falcons are finally aiming for a return to the playoffs
The signing of Nick Folk is part of the Falcons' clear commitment to becoming a competitive team once again. The Atlanta franchise hasn't made the playoffs since the 2017 season and hopes to end this long drought.
The team will be able to count on several top-tier players, including running back Bijan Robinson, wide receivers Drake London and Kyle Pitts, as well as an anticipated competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa for the starting quarterback position. Quebec native Matthew Bergeron, a mainstay on the offensive line, will also be among the team's key players.
Thanks to his experience and consistency, Nick Folk could play an important role in Atlanta's ambitions as the team kicks off its regular season on September 13 in Pittsburgh with the goal of finally making it back to the playoffs.
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