Kenneth "Kenny" Almendares

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Four kickers stopped by Gillette Stadium ahead of training camp.

The New England Patriots worked out free agents Kenneth Almendares, Alex Felkins, Alex Raynor and Tristian Vandenberg on Sunday, according to the NFL transaction wire.

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[CajunSaint08]

I thought Almendares was on the 49's roster. When did he get released?

[RaginDave]

He was invited to rookie camp. They didn’t sign him.

[MarlinMan3]

Wow, kicker seems like one of the hardest nfl jobs.

[RedBug58]

How is Ben doing up in New England??

[facelessjonmoon]

Wow, kicker seems like one of the hardest nfl jobs.

Yep. There are only so many spots (1 per team) and kickers typically play a long time.

[RaginDave]

Have not seen anything. I think he is safe for the practice squad. My fear for him is if they are able to sign a veteran backup that gets released for cap reason to backup drake maye.

[apb]

All BS aside, I'd love to see him latch on to an NFL team and have a long career. He really worked his way to where he is.

[Geaux4it]

I just read where Ben Wooldridge made it to the UFL, any chance of Almendares giving the UFL a shot?

[ZoomZoom]

I just read where Ben Wooldridge made it to the UFL, any chance of Almendares giving the UFL a shot?

He might. Kenny is the high bar for UL. It wasn't that long ago we had to get inside the 25 even to try a 50/50 FG with Broccoli.

The issue is guys in the NFL are starting to be consistent outside of 60. Kenny needs another 5-10 yards of in game makes.