Former Georgia Bulldogs star kicker Rodrigo Blankenship has signed with the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad. Arizona’s starting kicker, Matt Prater, has a hip injury and may not be able to play on Thursday against the New Orleans Saints.
The Cardinals waived kicker Matt Amendola, who missed an extra point in Arizona’s loss to Seattle on Sunday. There’s a good chance the Cardinals will utilize Blankenship on Thursday against the Saints.
Earlier this year, the Indianapolis Colts waived Blankenship after he missed a 42-yard game-winning field goal attempt for the Colts during overtime in Week 1.
Blankenship won Indianapolis’ kicker competition last season. The former Georgia standout has converted on 45 of 54 kicks during his NFL career. Blankenship has made 52 out of 55 extra points.
Blankenship, who missed much of last season with a hip injury, has made one field goal over 50 yards in his NFL career.
Blankenship hopes to impress the coaches in Arizona to get another NFL opportunity.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Blankenship’s signing:
Cardinals signed former Colts’ K Rodrigo Blankenship to their practice squad.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 18, 2022
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