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K Tampa Bay Buccaneers #4

Chase McLaughlin Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
30
Height / weight
6'0", 190 lb
Experience
8th season

2026 Season

PPR PPG
13.0
Pos rank
K2
Rostered
41%

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Chase McLaughlin Bio

Chase McLaughlin is a kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 4. Born April 9, 1996, in Cypress, TX, he attended Cypress Woods and played college football at Illinois.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019. Since then, McLaughlin played for the San Francisco 49ers (2019), Indianapolis Colts (2019), Jacksonville Jaguars (2020), New York Jets (2020) and Cleveland Browns (2021), returned to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022 and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023.

In 100 regular-season games since 2019, he has made 167 of 195 field goals.

Career Timeline

8 stops with 7 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

LAC2019 Los Angeles Chargers
6/9FG · 4 games
SF2019 San Francisco 49ers
7/8FG · 3 games
IND2019 Indianapolis Colts
5/6FG · 4 games
JAX2020 Jacksonville Jaguars
4/5FG · 3 games
NYJ2020 New York Jets
0/0FG · 1 game
CLE2021 Cleveland Browns
15/21FG · 16 games
IND2022 Indianapolis Colts
30/36FG · 15 games
Best: 132.0 pts (2022)
Buccaneers2023–now Tampa Bay Buccaneers
100/110FG · 54 games
Best: 160.0 pts (2024)
Regular-season kicking stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current team2023–present

  2. Indianapolis Colts2022, second stint

  3. Cleveland Browns2021

  4. New York Jets2020

  5. Jacksonville Jaguars2020

  6. Indianapolis Colts2019

  7. San Francisco 49ers2019

  8. Los Angeles Chargers2019

  9. College: Illinois

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Transactions

  1. Re-signedRe-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year contract.
  2. SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  3. SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
  4. WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
  5. Re-signedRe-signed with the Cleveland Browns.
  6. ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.
  7. WaivedWaived by the New York Jets.
  8. ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the New York Jets.
  9. WaivedWaived by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  10. SignedSigned by the Jacksonville Jaguars off the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad to the active roster.
  11. SignedSigned to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
  12. WaivedWaived by the Indianapolis Colts.
  13. ContractSigned a one-year contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
  14. ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.
  15. SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
  16. WaivedWaived by the San Francisco 49ers.
  17. SignedSigned a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
  18. ReleasedReleased by the Los Angeles Chargers.
  19. SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Chargers.
  20. SignedSigned to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
  21. WaivedWaived by the Buffalo Bills.
  22. ReleasedReleased by the Buffalo Bills.
  23. SignedSigned with the Buffalo Bills.
  24. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers.

All Chase McLaughlin stats & analysis

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About Chase McLaughlin: Bio FAQ

How old is Chase McLaughlin?

Chase McLaughlin is 30 years old. He was born on April 9, 1996. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.

How tall is Chase McLaughlin?

Chase McLaughlin is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 190 pounds, and plays kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

How much does Chase McLaughlin weigh?

Chase McLaughlin weighs 190 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 6'0".

What number does Chase McLaughlin wear?

Chase McLaughlin wears number 4 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays kicker.

What position does Chase McLaughlin play?

Chase McLaughlin plays kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 4. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.

What team does Chase McLaughlin play for?

Chase McLaughlin plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a kicker. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2023.

Where did Chase McLaughlin go to college?

Chase McLaughlin played college football at Illinois, after attending Cypress Woods (TX).

Where is Chase McLaughlin from?

Chase McLaughlin went to high school in Texas, at Cypress Woods, before playing college football at Illinois.

When is Chase McLaughlin's birthday?

Chase McLaughlin's birthday is April 9. He was born on April 9, 1996 and is 30 years old.

How long has Chase McLaughlin been in the NFL?

2026 is Chase McLaughlin's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019. View his career statistics.

What teams has Chase McLaughlin played for?

Chase McLaughlin has played for the Indianapolis Colts (two stints), New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.

What year did Chase McLaughlin enter the NFL?

Chase McLaughlin entered the NFL in 2019. 2026 is his 8th season.