New England Patriots have set kicker Stephen Gostkowski on injured reserve. Gostkowski will call for surgery in order to make him accessible for the 2020 season. Based on reports, the Patriots worked out kickers on Wednesday, together with Kai Forbath one of them. Matthew Wright, a rookie from UCF who was in camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was part of this workout. Gostkowski is currently in his 14th season as New Englands kicker however he fought this season, overlooking four attempts. He left 7-of-8 field-goal efforts, with a long of 41. The 35-year-old has helped the Patriots win three Super Bowls since the team selected him as a replacement for Adam Vinatieri, whod abandoned to the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2006 draft. Whoever the next man is that comes in here, he does not need to try to be Steve, doesnt have to try to be Adam Vinatieri, Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater stated. He just has to be himself. He will be here for a reason, and that reason is that coach Bill Belichick thinks he is going to provide us the best opportunity to help this team win. Gostkowski has created 374-of-428 field-goal attempts (87.4 percent ) in his profession, such as 25-of-35 from 50-plus yards. He is a four-time Pro Bowl selection and has been chosen first-team All-Pro in 2015 and 2008. He hasnt missed a game since 2010. Read more: