MATT AMMENDOLA NEWS

Cast off by Houston The Texans released Ammendola from their practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Houston's decision to move on from Ammendola signals that the team fully anticipates top kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadricep) making his return from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. Ammendola reverted to the practice squad following the Texans' Week 14 loss to the Jets, after he had handled kicking duties in each of the past five contests. During his time as Houston's kicker, Ammendola converted on six of nine field-goal attempts and 10 of 11 extra-point tries.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad The Texans reverted Ammendola to the practice squad Monday.

Impact Ammendola missed his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Jets, in a game when the Houston offense wasn't able to move the ball effectively. Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) has missed the last five games while on IR and Ammendola could continue to handle kicking duties if the former is unable to progress enough to suit up for Week 15 against the Titans.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from practice squad The Texans elevated Ammendola to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Ammendola appears to continue serving as the Texans' kicker for at least another week with Ka'imi Fairbairn continuing to work his way back from a quadriceps injury. Ammendola has made all 10 of his extra-point attempts and has gone 6-for-9 on field goal attempts.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely kicking for another week Ammendola will likely serve as the Texans' kicker Sunday against the Jets, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ammendola has been filling in for Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) for the past four games, and it appears the 26-year-old will need to fill in for at least one more week. Fairbairn is already eligible to come off of IR, but according to Wilson, the team is contemplating waiting one more week to reinstate him to the 53-man roster.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated Saturday Ammendola was elevated to the Texans' active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact This will mark Ammendola's fourth consecutive game as Houston's kicker. He has gone 3-of-6 on field goal attempts and 9-of-9 on extra-points. The anticipation is Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) will be activated next week as the team's eighth and final designated return. Thus, this should be Ammendola's final elevation.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on Houston's practice squad Ammendola signed with Houston's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact With Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) still on injured reserve, Ammendola is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to kick Sunday against the Broncos. Ammendola was waived from the Texans' active roster Monday after missing both of his field-goal attempts in a 24-21 Week 12 loss to Jacksonville, though one of the misses was a 58-yard attempt off the crossbar in the final minute.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Standing with Matt Ammendola: 'We Have to Help Each Other' Despite a missed game-tying field goal, teammates refuse to allow Matt Ammendola to carry the Houston Texans’ loss to the Jaguars alone.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Misses two from long distance Ammendola missed both of his field-goal attempts and made three of three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Jaguars in Week 12.

Impact Two missed field goals in a one-score game loom large, although each were from deep. Ammendola was wide right from the 50 near the end of the first half, then hit the crossbar on an attempt to the tie the game from 58 yards out with 29 seconds left. Ammendola, who is filling in for Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), has missed his last three FGA.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Ammendola's 50-yard FG goes wide right before halftime Houston Texans kicker Matt Ammendola's 50-yard field goal goes wide right before halftime.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NFL.COM

No issues replacing Fairbairn Ammendola converted three of three field-goal attempts and all three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Bengals in Week 10.

Impact Ammendola was added to the active roster after Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) landed on injured reserve, and the kicking game didn't miss a beat. Regardless of which kicker is active, Houston's offense sets up kickers to succeed. The Texans rank sixth in the NFL with 23 field-goal attempts, and the kickers converted 22.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Texans win on Ammendola game-winning field goal Matt Ammendola nails field goal to secure big road win.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Matt Ammendola's game-winning 38-yard FG sneaks JUST inside upright Houston Texans kicker Matt Ammendola's game-winning 38-yard field goal sneaks JUST inside upright.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

Matt Ammendola's 45-yard FG gives Texans 10-7 lead over Bengals Houston Texans kicker Matt Ammendola's 45-yard field goal gives Texans 10-7 lead over Cincinnati Bengals.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

Finds new opportunity The Packers signed Ammendola to their practice squad Tuesday, per the team's official site.

Impact After having suited up for both Kansas City and Arizona earlier this season, Ammendola is now slated to serve as Green Bay's backup kicker behind Mason Crosby. The 26-year-old has gone 5-for-7 on field-goal attempts across his four game appearances this year.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Cardinals signed Ammendola to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Ammendola handled kicking duties in place of Matt Prater (hip) for Arizona this past Sunday, when he converted one of two field-goal tries and both his extra-point attempts in a 20-17 loss to Philadelphia. The team's decision to sign Ammendola to the active roster Wednesday likely hints that Prater isn't trending toward playing Week 6 versus Seattle.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Heads back to practice squad Ammendola reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Ammendola signed with Arizona's practice squad last Tuesday and was activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles with starting kicker Matt Prater (hip) sidelined. After making both his PATs and a field goal during the first four quarters against Philadelphia, the 25-year-old missed a game-tying 43-yard field-goal attempt with 22 seconds remaining. Ammendola has now gone four of six on field-goal tries and two of three on extra-point attempts over three games with Kansas City and Arizona this season.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up vs. Philadelphia Arizona activated Ammendola from its practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Eagles.

Impact With regular starting kicker Matt Prater (hip) out, it's Ammendola that will handle kicking duties for the Cardinals in Week 5. He has converted on 75 percent of his field-goal tries and 75 percent of his point-after attempts through two games in 2022.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handling Week 5 kicking duties Arizona head coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed Wednesday that Ammendola will be elevated from the practice squad and will handle kicking duties Sunday against the Eagles, Kevin Parri...

Impact Expect Arizona to officially promote Ammendola to the 53-man roster Saturday while he steps in this weekend as a replacement for Matt Prater (hip), whom Kingsbury has already ruled out for Sunday's contest. Ammendola previously filled in for an injured Harrison Butker in two games with the Chiefs earlier this season, converting three of four field-goal attempts and three of four extra-point tries.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Arizona's practice squad The Cardinals signed Ammendola to their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Ammendola recently filled in for Harrison Butker (ankle), but after he missed a field goal and an extra point in his second game, the Chiefs opted to go with practice-squad kicker Matthew Wright and terminated Ammendola's contract. However, the Oklahoma State product quickly got another opportunity with the Cardinals, who may be without Matt Prater (hip) for Week 5.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Chiefs The Chiefs have terminated Ammendola's practice squad contract, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact In Kansas City's 20-17 loss to the Colts on Sunday, Ammendola -- who was filling in for Harrison Butker (ankle) -- missed one of his two field-goal attempts and his lone extra point try. Per Sweeney, the Chiefs may sign another kicker in the coming days to provide insurance in case Butker isn't ready for Week 4 action.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will KC Chiefs kicker Ammendola be back (if necessary) after Sunday's poor performance? Matt Ammendola’s job as a substitute kicker for the Chiefs could be on the line after Sunday’s poor performance against the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

To fill in for Butker again Ammendola is slated to be the Chiefs' placekicker Sunday at Indianapolis with Harrison Butker (ankle) unavailable for a second game in a row, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Butker sprained his left ankle in the season opener and hasn't practiced or played in the meantime. Ammendola filled in for the six-year pro Week 2 against the Chargers, making both field-goal attempts and all three of his point-after tries. Considering he's attached to the high-power Kansas City offense, Ammendola is a decent fill-in option for as long as Butker is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE