#Redskins activate kicker Dustin Hopkins from IR, waive kicker Nick Rose.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 16, 2017
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The Redskins kicker battle is over and Dustin Hopkins is the winner for now. Hopkins was placed on IR October 18th, and Nick Rose was signed. Hopkins returned to practice this week, and the coaches have decided to return to the veteran.
Rose made 10 out of 11 FGs for the Redskins this season(90.9%), with a long of 55. He also made 18 of 20 XPs(90%). Rose had a 63.2% Touchback %.
Dustin Hopkins made 9 out of 11 FGs with a long of 48 yards this year before going on IR(81.8%). He made 12 of 13 XPs(92.3%). Hopkins has a 74.1% Touchback %.