Cairo Santos headshot
K Chicago Bears #8

Cairo Santos Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
34
Height / weight
5'8", 173 lb
Experience
13th season

2026 Season

PPR PPG
8.7
Pos rank
K13
Rostered
8%

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Cairo Santos Bio

Cairo Santos is a kicker for the Chicago Bears, where he wears No. 8. Born November 12, 1991, in Limeira, Brazil, he attended St. Joseph's Academy and played college football at Tulane.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014. Since then, Santos played for the Chicago Bears (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018) and Tennessee Titans (2019) and returned to the Chicago Bears in 2020.

In 169 regular-season games since 2014, he has made 275 of 322 field goals.

Career Timeline

6 stops with 5 teams in 13 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Chiefs2014–2017 Kansas City Chiefs
94/110FG · 53 games
Best: 148.1 pts (2015)
CHI2017 Chicago Bears
1/2FG · 2 games
LAR2018 Los Angeles Rams
5/6FG · 2 games
TB2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
9/12FG · 7 games
TEN2019 Tennessee Titans
4/9FG · 5 games
Bears2020–now Chicago Bears
162/183FG · 100 games
Best: 153.0 pts (2023)
Regular-season kicking stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Chicago Bears Current team2020–present, second stint

  2. Tennessee Titans2019

  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers2018

  4. Los Angeles Rams2018

  5. Chicago Bears2017

  6. Kansas City Chiefs2014–2017

  7. College: Tulane

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Transactions

  1. ContractSigned a four-year, $16 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears.
  2. ContractSigned a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears.
  3. SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
  4. ReleasedReleased by the Chicago Bears.
  5. SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
  6. ReleasedReleased by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  7. ReleasedReleased by the Tennessee Titans.
  8. SignedSigned with the Tennessee Titans.
  9. ReleasedReleased by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  10. Re-signedRe-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  11. SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  12. SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
  13. ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
  14. SignedSigned a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
  15. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Chicago Bears.
  16. SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
  17. WaivedWaived by the Kansas City Chiefs after reaching an injury settlement.
  18. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Kansas City Chiefs.
  19. SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
  20. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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About Cairo Santos: Bio FAQ

How old is Cairo Santos?

Cairo Santos is 34 years old. He was born on November 12, 1991. 2026 is his 13th NFL season.

How tall is Cairo Santos?

Cairo Santos is 5 feet 8 inches tall (5'8"), listed at 173 pounds, and plays kicker for the Chicago Bears.

How much does Cairo Santos weigh?

Cairo Santos weighs 173 pounds, his listed weight on the Chicago Bears roster. He is listed at 5'8".

What number does Cairo Santos wear?

Cairo Santos wears number 8 for the Chicago Bears. He plays kicker.

What position does Cairo Santos play?

Cairo Santos plays kicker for the Chicago Bears, wearing number 8. 2026 is his 13th season in the NFL.

What team does Cairo Santos play for?

Cairo Santos plays for the Chicago Bears as a kicker. He has been with the Bears since 2020.

Where did Cairo Santos go to college?

Cairo Santos played college football at Tulane, after attending St. Joseph's Academy (FL).

Where is Cairo Santos from?

Cairo Santos went to high school in Florida, at St. Joseph's Academy, before playing college football at Tulane.

When is Cairo Santos's birthday?

Cairo Santos's birthday is November 12. He was born on November 12, 1991 and is 34 years old.

How long has Cairo Santos been in the NFL?

2026 is Cairo Santos's 13th NFL season; he entered the league in 2014. View his career statistics.

What teams has Cairo Santos played for?

Cairo Santos has played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears (two stints), Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans. View his career statistics.

What year did Cairo Santos enter the NFL?

Cairo Santos entered the NFL in 2014. 2026 is his 13th season.