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AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Makes three of four kicks in preseason loss Ryland made field goals of 38 and 31 yards and missed a 62-yarder wide right while also making his only extra-point try in the Cardinals' 34-13 preseason loss to the Cowboys on Sat...

Impact Ryland's one miss was excusable considering the distance, and the fourth-year pro was otherwise perfect on the night. Through three preseason games, the 2023 fourth-round pick of the Patriots is 7-for-9 on field goals and has connected on all seven extra-point tries. Ryland is the only placekicker on the Cardinals' roster and will be looking to improve on the 81.5 percent success rate on field goals that he's mustered over his first two seasons in Arizona during the 2026 campaign.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Milton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys' backup job in 34-13 win over Cardinals

Joe Milton threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in another strong effort to secure the backup quarterback job, sparking the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-13 preseason win over t...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Fellow kicker let go Ryland is the only kicker on the Cardinals' roster after Joshua Karty was waived Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ryland was the Cardinals kicker for all 17 games last season, en route to making 25 of 33 field-goal attempts and all 36 of his extra-point tries. Karty was claimed on waivers from the Rams late last season, but wasn't made active by Arizona down the stretch. In any case, Thursday's move eliminates what could have been a job battle this summer, with Ryland's fantasy upside in 2026 linked to how well the team's offense clicks with veteran signal caller Jacoby Brissett at the helm.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Arizona Ryland agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Cardinals on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ryland was slated to become a restricted free agent but will remain with the Cardinals after he suffered a down year in 2025, when he converted 25 of 33 field-goal attempts and all 36 of his PAT tries over 17 games. The 26-year-old hit 28 of his 32 field-goal tries over 13 games in 2025. Arizona also signed Joshua Karty from the Rams' practice squad in December, and he'll likely compete with Ryland for the starting kicker job heading into the 2026 campaign, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Accuracy dips in 2025 Ryland made 25 of 33 field-goal attempts and all 36 of his PAT tries while playing in all 17 games during the 2025 regular season.

Impact Ryland converted a subpar 75.8 percent of his field-goal attempts, landing between the unsightly 64.0 percent mark of his 2023 rookie season and the excellent 87.5 percent conversion rate he produced in 2024. He'll be a restricted free agent this offseason, and while Arizona may be interested in retaining the big-legged kicker, Ryland's regression in 2025 could prompt the team to bring in competition.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Chad Ryland's 45-Yard Field Goal Evens The Score Cardinals K Chad Ryland makes a 45-yard field goal to even up the score at 3 against the Los Angeles Rams.

JANUARY 4 • AZCARDINALS.COM

No FGAs in loss Ryland did not attempt a field goal and made both of his PATs in Sunday's 37-14 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Ryland went without a field-goal try for the second time in three weeks and fourth time overall this season. The kicker earned the nod over Joshua Karty in Week 17 after Karty was signed to the practice squad earlier in the week. Ryland has gone 23-for-31 on field-goal tries, including 5-for-9 from 50-plus yards, while making all 34 of his PATs over 16 contests this year.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active over Karty in Week 17 Ryland is listed as active Sunday at Cincinnati while fellow K Joshua Karty was deemed a healthy scratch, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Arizona signed Karty off the Rams' practice squad Tuesday, providing competition for Ryland down the stretch of the 2025 season. Ryland will remain the team's placekicker Week 17, but after connecting on just eight of 14 field-goal attempts over the last six games, he may need to perform close to perfect Sunday to be active Week 18 at the Rams.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Job on notice Ryland is facing competition for the Cardinals' kicking job heading into Sunday's game at Cincinnati after Arizona signed Joshua Karty off the Rams' practice squad Tuesday, Darren...

Impact Ryland converted field goals at an 87.5 percent clip in 2024, but the third-year kicker has seen his performance take a step back this season. After missing field-goal tries of 50 and 44 yards in this past Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons, Ryland has now knocked down just 23 of 31 attempts through 15 games in 2025. Ryland is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason and hasn't made a strong case to be retained, so the Cardinals could see if Karty can provide an upgrade at the position over the final two weeks of the campaign.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses pair of kicks in loss Ryland converted four of six field-goal attempts and his lone extra point try in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Ryland accounted for 13 of Arizona's 19 points and made field goals from 50, 51, 25 and 34 yards but also missed back-to-back field-goal tries from 50 and 44 yards in the second and third quarters. Ryland's four field goals were still a single-game high for the 26-year-old, who has made just 23 of 31 field-goal attempts and all 32 extra points across 15 games this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wilson and Chad Ryland Postgame Media | Week 16 vs Falcons Michael Wilson and Chad Ryland speak with the media in the locker room following the loss to the Falcons in Week 16.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Bijan Robinson leads Falcons to 2nd straight win, 26-19 over woeful Cardinals

The Atlanta Falcons have won their second straight game

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Chad Ryland Makes His Third Field Goal Of The Day Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland makes a 25-yard field for this third make of the day against the Atlanta Falcons.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals' defense sees excellent play from rookies at the expense of one veteran The Arizona Cardinals have a 10–3 lead over the Atlanta Falcons courtesy of a Chad Ryland field goal, followed by a sensational juggling cat...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • RAISINGZONA.COM

No FGAs in loss Ryland did not attempt a field goal and made both of his PATs in Sunday's 40-20 loss to Houston.

Impact Ryland went without a field-goal try for the first time since Week 10 and the third time overall this year. On the bright side, the kicker snapped his streak of four straight games with a field-goal miss. Ryland has now gone six games in a row with one or zero field-goal makes, and he'll look to be more busy in Week 16 against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SI.COM

Makes one FGA in loss Ryland went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made both of his PATs in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Rams.

Impact Ryland was able to connect on a 38-yard field goal in the second quarter before later missing a 63-yard try wide right as time expired in the first half. The kicker has now missed at least one field-goal attempt in four consecutive contests, though you can't blame necessarily fault him for Sunday's miss. Ryland has gone 4-for-8 on field-goal tries, including 1-for-3 from 50-plus yards, over the last four games, and he'll look to get back on track in Week 15 against the Texans.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another missed FGA in Week 13 Ryland went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made both of his PATs in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Ryland was able to convert a 52-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, notching his first make from 50-plus yards since Week 4. The kicker did however push a 43-yard try wide right in the third quarter, missing a field-goal attempt for the third week in a row. The missed kick would come back to haunt the Cardinals in the three-point loss, and Ryland has now gone 18-for-23 on field-goal tries, including 4-for-6 from 50-plus yards, over 12 contests this year.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacoby Brissett and Cardinals lament poor execution after outgaining Bucs by 108 yards in loss

The Arizona Cardinals have lost four in a row and nine of 10 after starting the season 2-0

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses FGA in loss to Jacksonville Ryland made one of two field-goal attempts and all three of his extra points in Arizona's 27-24 overtime loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Ryland's miss came from 33 yards out in the second quarter and sailed wide right, capping a 16-play drive with zero points. In hindsight, it was a critical miss, as the game eventually went to overtime. On the season, Ryland has made 17 of 21 field-goal tries and all 25 of his point-after tries.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missed opportunities cost Cardinals in 27-24 overtime loss to Jaguars

The Arizona Cardinals responded the way coach Jonathan Gannon hoped they would following two blowout losses

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Lawrence throws 3 TD passes, Little kicks 52-yard FG in OT as Jaguars beat Cardinals 27-24

Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, Cam Little kicked a 52-yard field goal in overtime and the Jacksonville Jaguars overcame a turnover-filled performance to beat the Ari...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Converts one field goal in loss Ryland went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT in Sunday's 41-22 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Ryland pushed a 58-yard attempt wide left in the first quarter before later connecting on a 26-yard try in the second. The kicker has now gone back-to-back weeks without making multiple field goals for the first time this season. Ryland has now gone 16-for-19 on field-goal attempts while making all 22 of his PATs over 10 contests this year.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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