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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have changed kickers for a second time in 2009. In is Connor Barth, a second-year pro who turned in a strong 10 games with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008.

Getting their kicks Only Jan Stenerud and Nick Lowery have made more field goals in a game for the Chiefs than Ryan Succop did Sunday.

Brett Favre has handed the Minnesota Vikings one more loss. Favre, 39, called Vikings coach Brad Childress on Tuesday to tell the coach he wont be coming out of retirement to play for Minnesota.

July 28, 2009, 11:33 PM / Other NFL news COFFMAN SIGNS: The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the signing of former Missouri All-America tight end Chase Coffman to what is believed to be a four-year contract.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Connor Barth was recently at an elementary school playground in Kansas City.

W hile growing up and attending college in Louisiana, rookie wide receiver Quinten Lawrence didn’t get much of a chance to watch or learn a lot about the Chiefs.One recent player he does know about is Dante Hall.

Ryan Succop may be the Mr. Irrelevant of the 2009 NFL draft, but there's nothing irrelevant about the role for which he'll be auditioning.

Relevant needThe Chiefs hope the final pick in the draft turns out to be anything but irrelevant.Kansas City selected former South Carolina kicker Ryan Succop with the 256th and final selection this weekend, adding a strong leg to their running stable of kickers.