Dustin Hopkins has struggled this season, converting only 16 of his 25 field goal attempts and missing two extra points out of 18 tries. His inconsistent performance has led the Browns to consider alternative options for the kicker position, especially with Patterson's potential.

Dustin Hopkins has been struggling this season, missing an NFL-high nine field goal attempts. Following his performance in Week 14, where he missed two kicks in a loss to the Steelers, the Browns have decided to replace him with Riley Patterson, who was recently signed from the practice squad.

Dustin Hopkins is inactive for the Week 15 matchup against the Chiefs, adding to the Browns' list of key absences as they look to compete despite a challenging season.

Dustin Hopkins is struggling with consistency, having missed six of his last nine kicks, including crucial attempts in a recent game against Pittsburgh. Despite this slump, head coach Kevin Stefanski has expressed confidence in him, having signed a significant contract extension in the offseason. The Browns have also added kicker Riley Patterson to the practice squad, hinting at potential changes if Hopkins' performance does not improve.

Dustin Hopkins faced criticism after missing two field goals against the Steelers, leading to the Browns signing kicker Riley Patterson to the practice squad. Coach Stefanski expressed confidence in Hopkins, stating that he is a veteran who can work through this challenging period.