The Packers signed Ammendola to their practice squad Tuesday, per the team's official site.
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.
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Matt Ammendola: Stint with Arizona over
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The Cardinals waived Ammendola on Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
In a corresponding move, DeAndre Hopkins was reinstated from his six-week suspension. The move suggests regular starting kicker Matt Prater (hip) is nearing a return ahead of Thursday's game versus New Orleans, but Arizona will now have to find another option if that's not the case.
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Cardinals' Matt Ammendola: Signed to active roster
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The Cardinals signed Ammendola to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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.
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Matt Ammendola: Heads back to practice squad
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Ammendola reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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 4-for-6 on field-goal tries and 2-for-3 on extra-point attempts over three games with Kansas City and Arizona this season.
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Cardinals' Matt Ammendola: Will suit up vs. Philadelphia
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Arizona activated Ammendola from its practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Eagles.
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.
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Matt Ammendola: Joins Arizona's practice squad
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The Cardinals signed Ammendola to their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
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.
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Chiefs' Matt Ammendola: Let go by Chiefs
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The Chiefs terminated Ammendola's practice squad contract Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
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.
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Chiefs' Matt Ammendola: To fill in for Butker again
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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.
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.
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Matt Ammendola: Fills in admirably in Week 2
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Ammendola nailed two of two field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries during Thursday's 27-24 victory versus the Chargers.
Ammendola made a spot appearance for the Chiefs with Harrison Butker (ankle) out of commission Thursday and made the most of the opportunity. While Kansas City may move on from him once Butker is clear of injury, Ammendola likely will stick around on the team's practice squad until Butker is healthy.
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Matt Ammendola: Will kick for Chiefs on Thursday
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Ammendola is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking duties for the Chiefs during Thursday's matchup against the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Chiefs have ruled Harrison Butker (ankle) out for the contest, so Ammendola, who was signed to the practice squad Monday, will get an opportunity to make his Kansas City debut. The Oklahoma State product attempted 19 field goals for the Jets in 2021, making all 11 of his tries within 40 yards but just two of eight tries from 40-plus yards. He lacks Butker's experience and reliability, but Ammendola will benefit from being attached to one of the top offenses in football, making him a viable Week 2 steaming option.
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Matt Ammendola: Joins Chiefs' practice squad
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Kansas City signed Ammendola to its practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The Chiefs' regular kicker, Harrison Butker, is still dealing with the ankle sprain he played through Sunday at Arizona, so Ammendola was added as a backup plan in case Butker can't play Thursday versus the Chargers. Ammendola attempted 19 field goals for the Jets in 2021, making 11 of 11 from within 40 yards but just two of eight from 40-plus yards out.
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Texans' Matt Ammendola: Signs with Texans
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Ammendola was signed by the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Ammendola will join the Texans a short-term replacement for Ka'imi Fairbairn (undisclosed), who's not expected to play in Thursday's preseason finale. Ammendola was waived by the Jets in March after he went 13-for-19 on field goals over 11 games with the team last year.
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Jets' Matt Ammendola: Job on notice
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Ammendola could be at risk of losing his spot on the roster after head coach Robert Saleh hinted at the possibility of the Jets working out other kickers this week, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.
Ammendola missed field-goal attempts of 55 and 40 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins and now has missed four kicks in total over the past five weeks. Given the struggles of the Jets offense to consistently produce touchdowns on a weekly basis, having a reliable option in the kicking game is essential, and Ammendola's 69 percent success rate on field-goal attempts isn't getting the job done. Unfortunately for the 24-year-old rookie, he doesn't have an NFL track record to fall back on, which could make it easier for the Jets to pull the plug on him than if he were a struggling veteran.
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Jets' Matt Ammendola: Just one FG attempt again
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Ammendola made a 48-yard field goal on his only attempt and added a pair of PATs in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Bills.
Quarterback Mike White turned back into a pumpkin with four interceptions, and the Jets mustered just three points over the first three quarters after totaling 64 over the previous two games. This offense is too inconsistent to trust Ammendola in standard formats most weeks.
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Jets' Matt Ammendola: Accurate in Thursday's loss
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Ammendola made his only field-goal attempt and converted all three of his extra-point tries in Thursday's 45-30 loss to the Colts.
Ammendola's make came from 33 yards out. The Jets have averaged 32 points in their last two games, so perhaps the rookie kicker will get more work moving forward. Ammendola has converted nine of 12 field-goal attempts through eight games.
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Jets' Matt Ammendola: Misses PAT but hits two kicks
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Ammendola connected on both of his field-goal attempts but missed his only PAT try in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Atlanta.
The Jets got off to another painfully slow start, but Ammendola finally got them on the board with a 31-yard field goal 2:14 before halftime. He missed the PAT after the Jets finally got into the end zone after halftime, prompting New York to go for two after its subsequent touchdown, though Ammendola made amends by converting a 49-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
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Jets' Matt Ammendola: OT field goal stands up as winner
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Ammendola connected on both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his PAT attempts in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win over Tennessee.
Ammendola didn't face a high degree of difficulty on any of his kicks, with his field goals coming from 27 and 22 yards out. The latter gave the Jets the lead in overtime and held up as the winner when Titans kicker Randy Bullock pulled his 49-yard attempt wide. Ammendola's still tough to trust considering New York's offense mustered only six points over the previous two games combined, but this was an encouraging performance from that unit.
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Jets' Matt Ammendola: Used as punter in debut
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Ammendola didn't attempt a field goal or extra point in Sunday's 19-14 loss to the Panthers.
Ammendola was surprisingly busy despite his lack of field-goal attempts, as he was called upon to fill in as the punter after Braden Mann suffered a knee injury in the first quarter. The rookie kicker racked up 291 yards on six punts for a respectable average of 48.5 yards, but game score dictated that the Jets should go for two after both of their touchdowns. Ammendola will look to be more involved in his traditional kicking role against the Patriots in Week 2.
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Jets' Matt Ammendola: Near lock for starting job
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Ammendola connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and added a pair of PATs in Saturday's 23-14 preseason win over the Packers.
Ammendola capped the opening drive with a make from 54 yards out, and he added successful attempts from 46 and 30 yards out in the third quarter. With Chris Naggar having been released by the Jets after his poor performance in the preseason opener, Ammendola is the only kicker currently with the team, and his strong showing here has likely solidified the Oklahoma State product's spot on the Week 1 roster barring an injury or a complete meltdown in the preseason finale against Philadelphia.
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Jets' Matt Ammendola: Lands with Jets
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Ammendola agreed to a contract with the Jets on Friday.
The Jets opted to let go of Sam Ficken and Ammendola will be brought in on a corresponding move. He is expected to compete with Chris Naggar for the team's kicking job
