History of Eddy Piñeiro in Timeline

Eddy Piñeiro Jr. is an American professional football placekicker currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Florida. Undrafted in 2018, he initially signed with the Oakland Raiders and has since played for several teams, including the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team, New York Jets, and Carolina Panthers. Piñeiro is recognized for his accuracy and currently holds the third-highest career field goal percentage in NFL history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1980: Eddy Piñeiro Sr. Arrives in the U.S.

In 1980, Eddy Piñeiro's father, Eddy Sr., came to the United States from Cuba at age nine during the Mariel boatlift.

1983: Bobby Raymond stats

In 1983, Bobby Raymond stats were recorded at the university.

1984: Bobby Raymond stats

In 1984, Bobby Raymond stats were recorded at the university.

September 13, 1995: Eddy Piñeiro Born

On September 13, 1995, Eddy Piñeiro Jr. was born. He is an American professional football placekicker.

Others born on this day/year

2001: Jeff Chandler Tied Streak

In 2001, Jeff Chandler tied the second-longest streak in program history.

2015: College Choice

In 2015, Eddy Piñeiro attended a kicking combine at Alabama, received scholarship offers, verbally committed to Alabama, but ultimately chose to play for Florida.

2016: Played for the Gators

In 2016, Eddy Piñeiro played for the Florida Gators.

2017: Police Service Award

In 2017, Eddy Piñeiro and his father, Eddy Sr., were awarded the Police Service Award from the Gainesville Police Department for helping a woman escape from a domestic abuser.

2017: Excelled at Florida

In 2017, during his final year at Florida, Eddy Piñeiro had the best field goal percentage in the nation, making 17 out of 18 attempts.

May 4, 2018: Signed with the Oakland Raiders

On May 4, 2018, Eddy Piñeiro signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent.

2018: Declared for NFL Draft

In 2018, Eddy Piñeiro declared for the NFL draft early after two seasons with the Florida Gators.

2018: Signed with the Oakland Raiders

In 2018, Eddy Piñeiro signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent, starting his NFL career.

May 6, 2019: Traded to the Chicago Bears

On May 6, 2019, Eddy Piñeiro was traded to the Chicago Bears for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

October 2019: Gift from Nicaragua's Ambassador

Before the Bears' October 2019 game against the Raiders in London, Eddy Piñeiro received a glass sculpture as a gift from Nicaragua's ambassador to the United Kingdom.

2019: Coaches Express Confidence

After the 2019 season, coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace expressed confidence that Eddy Piñeiro would be the team's kicker in 2020.

2019: 2019 Season Stats

Eddy Piñeiro ended the 2019 season converting 23 of 28 field goals and 27 of 29 extra points for the Chicago Bears.

2019: Preseason Performance

In 2019, Eddy Piñeiro had a successful preseason, connecting on 8 of 9 field goals and 3 of 4 extra points for the Chicago Bears.

2020: Confidence in Piñeiro

After the 2019 season, the Chicago Bears' coach Matt Nagy expressed confidence that Eddy Piñeiro would be the team's kicker in 2020.

2020: Injury and Injured Reserve

In 2020, Eddy Piñeiro struggled with a groin injury that prevented him from kicking in training camp and resulted in him being placed on injured reserve.