Elliott Fry
Elliott Goering Fry is an American former professional football player who was a kicker. He played college football at South Carolina. He has been a member of the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football, and eleven National Football League teams. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears in 2019, before playing his first game with the Atlanta Falcons in 2020.
Early life
Fry attended Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton, Texas. While Elliott Fry was playing hockey at the age of seven, he lost consciousness on the ice due to extremely high blood glucose levels. Fry was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Fry was an avid soccer and football player in high school. He was the kicker and punter, but also played a little bit of offense due to his speed.College career
Fry attended the University of South Carolina where became the all-time leading scorer for the Gamecocks.Professional career
Orlando Apollos
Fry went 14–14 in his 8 weeks with the Orlando Apollos before the Alliance of American Football suspended operations.Chicago Bears
Fry was signed by the Chicago Bears on April 12, 2019 to a three-year deal shortly after the departure of Cody Parkey as part of the Bears' preseason kicking competition. During the preseason, he competed with Eddy Piñeiro, but was waived by the Bears shortly after their Week 2 loss to the New York Giants. He made three of four field goals for the Bears.Baltimore Ravens
Shortly after being waived by the Bears, signed a contract with the Baltimore Ravens. He was cut by the Ravens after their final preseason game against the Washington Redskins.In October 2019, Fry was selected by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the open phase of the 2020 XFL draft, but did not sign with the team.
Carolina Panthers
Fry signed a reserve/futures contract with the Carolina Panthers on December 30, 2019. He was waived on April 30, 2020.Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On May 1, 2020, Fry was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was waived on September 1.Atlanta Falcons
On October 1, 2020, Fry was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on October 5 for the team's week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers. He made his NFL debut in the game, converting one field goal and going one-for-two on extra point attempts. He reverted to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021. On May 12, Fry was waived by the Falcons.On September 10, 2021, Fry was signed to the Falcons' practice squad. He was released from their practice squad on September 20. On October 5, Fry once again was signed to the Falcons' practice squad. He was released on November 17.