The will have their regular kicker back for the 2022 season, as announced Monday that he's been medically cleared to return to football. The 27-year-old suffered a before the start of the 2021 regular season and underwent surgery that knocked Jose Iglesias Jersey him out for the year.Lutz made the news of his return official :"After 11 months and multiple surgeries and setbacks.I've officially been cleared!!" Lutz wrote. "No words can explain how hard these 11 months have been mentally and physically, but it's added a whole new perspective and motivation get Johnny Bench Jersey back to the top. A lot of work ahead, but I can't wait be back on the field helping this team win games!!" Joey Votto Jersey DEN K #16 The Saints used a total of four kickers in 2021: , , and . The foursome converted on 25 of 30 field goals and 31 of 38 extra points. Maher saw the most action, playing in eight games. Lutz made the Pro Bowl Nick Senzel Jersey in 2019 after mi sing just four of 36 field-goal attempts and one of 49 extra-point attempts. In 80 career games played over five seasons, Lutz has made 86.6% of his field goals and 97.3% of Eugenio Suarez Jersey his extra points. The undrafted kicker out of Georgia State first got a shot with the in 2016, but was released before the start of the regular season. The Saints then came calling, and Lutz has been kicking in the Bayou ever since.