Community Corner
Ridgewood Kicker Younghoe Koo Waived By Chargers
Koo was 3-for-6 on field goals in 4 games for the Chargers. He had one blocked and missed a game-tying field goal against the Broncos.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Placekicker and village native Younghoe Koo has been released by the Los Angeles Charges after a rocky start to his NFL career.
The Chargers announced Thursday that Koo had been released and veteran kicker Nick Novak had signed with the team.
Koo, a rookie, was excited to win the starting job this season, but he made just three of six field goal attempts.
Find out what's happening in Ridgewood-Glen Rockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
A potential game-tying field goal by Koo was blocked in the season opener against the Denver Broncos. Then the 23-year-old Ridgewood High School alumnus missed two field goals in a loss to the Dolphins, including a 44-yard game-winner.
Koo on Twitter Thursday said he was grateful for the chance the Chargers gave him.
Find out what's happening in Ridgewood-Glen Rockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Wish nothing but the best for the chargers. I’m grateful for the opportunity. The journey doesn’t stop here! #OnlyTheBeginning
— Younghoe Koo (@YounghoeKoo) October 5, 2017
Email daniel.hubbard@patch.com. Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Download here.
Photo: Kicker Younghoe Koo, No. 9, of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts to missing a game-tying field goal in the fourth quarter to lose the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 11 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
