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Won't return for Week 18 Prater (knee) won't play Sunday against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Chad Ryland closes out the season as Arizona's kicker, with Prater having missed the past three months due to a meniscus injury. Prater's return to practice for the past few weeks suggests he should be healthy for 2025, but he's scheduled for free agency this offseason and will turn 41 in August. Ryland, meanwhile, is 25 years old and has missed just four field-goal attempts and one PAT all year, bouncing back strong after a brutal rookie season with New England in 2023.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited in practice Prater (left knee) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater hasn't logged anything other than limited listings on Arizona injury reports since the team designated him for return from injured reserve Dec. 18. He's been ruled out before both of the last two games, and Friday's report could do the same for the 40-year-old kicker. If Prater isn't able to play Sunday versus the 49ers, Chad Ryland again will fill in in that capacity.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited Wednesday Prater (left knee) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater has remained listed as limited on Arizona injury reports since the team designated him for return from injured reserve Dec. 18. He still was ruled out in advance of the previous two games, but it remains to be seen if he'll suffer a similar fate this week. The Cardinals are out of playoff contention, so Sunday's game against the 49ers is Prater's final chance to suit up this season. If Prater isn't able to, Chad Ryland will handle placekicking duties yet again.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Saturday Prater (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Since the Cardinals designated him for return from injured reserve last Wednesday, Dec. 18, Prater has been listed as limited on all six of the Cardinals' practice reports. On both occasions, he didn't progress enough to be given a chance to play Weeks 16 or 17, giving him only one more opportunity to kick again this season Week 18 against the 49ers. Chad Ryland will continue to serve as Arizona's placekicker this weekend.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited in practice Prater (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prater now has been listed as limited on five consecutive injury reports dating back to last Wednesday, but it's unclear if he needs to get back to full participation in order for the Cardinals to feel comfortable enough for him to resume kicking for the first time since undergoing meniscus surgery on his left knee in October. Arizona will need to activate him from IR by 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday in order for him to play that evening at the Rams, but if he doesn't get back on the active roster for that contest, Chad Ryland will continue to handle placekicking duties for the Cards.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited in practice Prater (knee) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater is practicing for the second week in a row after the Cardinals designated him for return from injured reserve Dec. 18. He was listed as a limited participant in all three of the Cardinals' Week 16 practices but wasn't activated from IR ahead of this past Sunday's 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers, so Prater will presumably need to upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday to have a shot at playing Saturday versus the Rams. If Prater misses a 12th consecutive contest this weekend, Chad Ryland would once again handle kicking duties for the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

Won't return Sunday Prater (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest at Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Since the Cardinals designated Prater for return from injured reserve Wednesday, he managed three consecutive limited practices, but it wasn't enough for him to get back on the active roster for Week 16 action. He'll thus miss his 12th straight game due to a torn left meniscus, while Chad Ryland continues to operate as Arizona's placekicker.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Prater (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Cardinals also listed Prater as limited Wednesday when they opened his 21-day window for a return from injured reserve. Chad Ryland has done a solid job filling in as the team's placekicker and will handle the role again this Sunday at Carolina unless Prater is activated from IR before then.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Wednesday Prater (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prater's first practice since being designated to return from injured reserve was a limited session Wednesday, suggesting he could return for the Cardinals' Week 16 matchup against the Panthers. However, the veteran kicker from UCF must still be activated to the active roster in order to play Sunday. If he's not activated in time, expect Chad Ryland to continue serving as Arizona's top place kicker.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Head coach Jonathan Gannon said that Prater (knee) will be designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater will resume practicing with Arizona for the first time since Week 6 after undergoing surgery in October to repair the meniscus in his left plant leg. The transaction opens a 21-day window wherein Prater can be evaluated, so the Cardinals won't have to add the veteran kicker to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game in Carolina if they're not yet convinced he's 100 percent. While Prater has been sidelined for the Cardinals' past 10 games, Chad Ryland has stepped in as the team's kicker and has converted 22 of 26 field-goal tries and 18 of 18 extra-point attempts.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Head coach Jonathan Gannon said that Prater (knee) will be designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater will resume practicing with Arizona for the first time since Week 6 after undergoing surgery in October to repair the meniscus in his left plant leg. The transaction opens a 21-day window wherein Prater can be evaluated, so the Cardinals won't have to add the veteran kicker to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game in Carolina if they're not yet convinced he's 100 percent. While Prater has been sidelined for the Cardinals' past 10 games, Chad Ryland has stepped in as the team's kicker and has converted 22 of 26 field-goal tries and 18 of 18 extra-point attempts.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

Team still eying late-season return Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that he remains hopeful Prater (knee) will return from injured reserve this season, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater is working his way back from October surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee. The 40-year-old has missed the Cardinals' last nine games while recovering from the procedure, and with Arizona not yet ready to open his 21-day practice window Wednesday, Prater appears safe to rule out for Sunday's game against the Patriots. Chad Ryland has stepped in as the Cardinals' kicker while Prater has been sidelined.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent surgery Prater (knee) underwent a procedure to repair his left meniscus in October, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prater was placed on injured reserve Oct. 15 and has missed Arizona's last eight games due to a knee injury, and Weinfuss' report Wednesday clarified the issue to be a meniscus. Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Nov. 8 that he expects Prater to return at some point this season; however, he's still yet to return to practice. Chad Ryland will likely continue serving as the Cardinals' kicker until Prater recovers from his meniscus injury.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Expected to return this season Speaking with the media Friday, coach Jonathan Gannon said he expects Prater (knee, IR) to play again this season, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prater is eligible to come off injured reserve following the Cardinals' Week 11 bye, but it's unclear if he'll be activated when eligible. In his place, Chad Ryland has converted 10 of 11 field-goal tries and all nine of his extra-point attempts.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR The Cardinals placed Prater (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater's left knee injury had already preventing him from playing in the Cardinals' last two games, with Arizona elevating Chad Ryland from the practice squad to serve as its kicker on both occasions. The Cardinals had been hoping for an abbreviated absence from Prater, but with the 40-year-old not bouncing back as quickly as hoped, he'll now have to miss at least four more games after being moved to IR. Ryland was signed off the practice squad to take over Prater's spot on the 53-man roster.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cards K Matt Prater out for 2nd straight game. Packers WR Watson and CB Alexander are active

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

Inactive as expected Prater (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact As expected, Prater will miss a second straight game due to a left knee injury. In Prater's absence, Chad Ryland, who was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, should assume place-kicking duties again. Last week, Ryland went 3-for-4 on field-goal tries, with his only miss coming on a blocked 45-yard attempt.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely to play Sunday Prater (knee) is not expected to suit up for Sunday's Week 6 game against Green Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The writing was on the wall for this outcome when Arizona elevated kicker Chad Ryland from the practice squad Saturday. Though he's still listed as questionable, Prater thus appears set to miss his second straight contest due to a left knee injury. The veteran kicker did manage to log a trio of limited practices during the week, and if he sits out Sunday as expected, he'll aim to return to action on Monday Night Football against the Chargers in Week 7.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Prater (left knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in Green Bay, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prater is in a better spot this week as opposed to last week considering he was listed as limited on all three practice reports, which is two more than during Week 5 prep. Nonetheless, his status again will linger into the weekend, and the Cardinals may elevate Chad Ryland from the practice squad Saturday, which would be a sign that Prater could miss a second game in a row. At the latest, Prater's availability, or lack thereof, will receive clarification approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited in practice Prater (left knee) was limited at Thursday's practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Stretching back to last week, Prater has been listed as limited on three consecutive practice reports as he deals with a left knee injury. The issue sidelined him for this past Sunday's win at San Francisco, when practice-squad member Chad Ryland handle placekicking duties for the Cardinals. Prater has one more session this week to prove his health before Arizona potentially makes a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game in Green Bay. Ultimately, if the team elevates Ryland again Saturday, it could signal that Prater is in line for a second absence in a row.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE