Gillikin (foot) punted three times in Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs.
Gillikin's three punts traveled 142 total yards, averaging 47.3 yards per kick. The 27-year-old punter missed the final four games of the 2024 season with a foot injury. Gillikin is the only punter in camp for the Cardinals.
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Cardinals' Blake Gillikin: Lands on IR
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Arizona placed Gillikin (foot) on injured reserve Saturday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Gillikin suffered a foot injury last Sunday in a loss to the Seahawks and didn't practice at all this week. His placement on IR means Gillikin could return to action during the current campaign only if the currently 6-7 Cardinals make the playoffs. Arizona elevated Michael Palardy off the practice squad Saturday to serve as the team's punter Sunday against the Patriots.
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Cardinals' Blake Gillikin: Gets new deal
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Gillikin signed a two-year contract with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
Gillikin joined the Cardinals in October of last season and competed in 13 games, averaging 50.6 yards per punt. The Penn State product will likely remain Arizona's punter in 2024 after earning a two-year commitment from the franchise.
