The Atlanta Falcons have elevated kicker Parker Romo from the practice squad , and he will get the start against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. Veteran kicker Younghoe Koo will be a healthy scratch, according to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones .

Romo's last NFL game came in Week 13 last season when he was a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He played in four games for the Vikings, converting on 91.7% of his field goal attempts and 87.5% of his PAT attempts.

While Romo has little NFL experience, he did spend the 2023 season in the XFL as a member of the San Antonio Brahmas. Romo knocked through 17 of his 19 field goal attempts and recorded 51 total points that season.

Koo's demotion comes in the wake of a disappointing end to the season-opener against the Tampa Bay Buccane

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