Cody Parkey
American football kicker
Born
February 19th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a kicker in the National Football League (NFL). Parkey entered the league in 2014, signing with the Philadelphia Eagles. In his rookie season, he earned the NFL Pro Bowl selection after setting a franchise record for field goals made. Later played for the Cleveland Browns and the Chicago Bears, where he notably converted 42 field goals in the 2018 season, contributing to the team's postseason appearance. His career was marked by both significant performances and challenges during critical games.
Selected for the Pro Bowl in 2014
Set a franchise record for field goals with Philadelphia Eagles
Converted 42 field goals in the 2018 season with Chicago Bears
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