Cowboys part ways with kicker Brett Maher, replace him with veteran Kai Forbath

The Brett Maher era in Dallas has come to an end.

The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday that they have waived struggling kicker Brett Maher as the 2019 nears its end. They immediately replaced him with eigth-year veteran Kai Forbath for the final three games of the regular season. Forbath has appeared in one NFL game with the New England Patriots in 2019.

Maher, 30, had missed 17 combined field goals through nine games this season. His success rate from 40-49 yards was just 20% (1 for 5), and a slightly better 50% (4 for 8) from 50+ yards out.

Cowboys are holding onto first place in the NFC East despite a 6-7 record and a current three game losing skid.

They host the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday at 4:45pm/ET.