- 1. Career
- 1.1. Baltimore Ravens
- 1.2. New Orleans Saints
- 1.3. Denver Broncos
LUTZ
William
American football placekicker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL)
Organization: National Football League (NFL)
Date of Birth: 7 July 1994
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Age: 30 years old
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Profession: Footballer
Biography
William “Wil” Lutz is an American football placekicker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia State.
Career
Baltimore Ravens
On May 5, 2016, Lutz signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. He was waived by the Ravens on August 29, 2016.
New Orleans Saints
On September 5, 2016, Lutz signed with the New Orleans Saints.
On September 18, 2016, against the New York Giants, Lutz had a field goal blocked by Johnathan Hankins, which was recovered by Janoris Jenkins for a Giants touchdown. On October 16, 2016, Lutz kicked a game-winning 52-yard field goal to defeat the Carolina Panthers, 41–38. On October 30, 2016, Lutz kicked a career-best four field goals against the Seattle Seahawks. Lutz earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors in Week 6 and Week 8 of the 2016 season. The only other Saints rookies to win the honor twice in a season were punter Thomas Morstead and returner Reggie Bush. On December 18, 2016, Lutz made the 22nd and 23rd field goals of his rookie season, setting the record for the most field goals made by a rookie in franchise history. Lutz ended the season with 28 successful field goals. Lutz was named to the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team for 2016.
On September 11, 2017, Lutz tied his career high with four field goals in the season opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.
On September 30, 2018, Lutz matched his career-high of four field goals, in a Week 4 victory over the New York Giants. Lutz was later named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September 2018, having made 10 of 11 attempted field goals and 11 of 11 extra-point attempts.
On March 13, 2019, Lutz signed a five-year contract extension with the Saints.
In Week 1 of the 2019 season, against the Houston Texans, Lutz was a perfect 3-for-3 on extra points and 3-of-4 field goals. His 58-yard game-winning field goal was the longest game-winning field goal with no time remaining in the fourth quarter or overtime in a season opening game in NFL history. He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance.
In Week 2 of the 2020 season, against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, Lutz scored the first points in Allegiant Stadium history and the first ever points scored in the NFL in Las Vegas when he kicked a 31-yard field goal on the opening drive of the game. In Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Lutz was a perfect 3 for 3 on field goal attempts and 3 for 3 on extra point attempts (scoring a total of 12 points) during the 30–27 win. On October 14, 2020, Lutz was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Week 5.
On September 6, 2021, Lutz was placed on injured reserve.
Lutz returned from his injury for the 2022 season. He recorded converted all 33 extra point attempts and 23 of 31 field goal attempts in 17 games.
Denver Broncos
On August 29, 2023, Lutz was traded to the Denver Broncos for a 2024 seventh-round pick.
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