On Tuesday afternoon the Cowboys signed veteran free agent kicker Mike Nugent to fill-in for Dan Bailey who will be sidelined multiple weeks by a groin injury. In order to get to know the newest member of the Dallas Cowboys, here’s our list of “5 Things to Know about Mike Nugent”:
Like Zeke Elliott, Nugent is a Buckeye!
How awesome was Nugent when he starred at Ohio State? He is the first kicker in school history to earn team Most Valuable Player honors! Nugent kicked four seasons for the Buckeyes (2001-04) and was a member of the National Championship Team in 2002.