- Chad Ryland
- #38
- Team ARI
- Pos K
- Status AActive
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Staying in Arizona
Ryland agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Cardinals on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: 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 PATs over 17 regular-season games. The 26-year-old hit 28 of his 32 field-goal tries over 13 contests in 2024. 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…read more
Published: Sun, Mar 8 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Fri, Jan 9 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 7:53pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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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 Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 23 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 21 at 7:44pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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 busier in Week 16 against the Falcons.
Published: Sun, Dec 14 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 9:39pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Nov 30 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Nov 23 at 6:01pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 7:50pm by Rotowire.com
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No FGAs in loss
Ryland did not attempt a field goal and made both of his PATs in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Ryland went without a field-goal try for the first time since Week 5, snapping a streak of three straight contests with at least two field goals. The kicker remains 15-for-17 on field-goal attempts, including 2-for-3 from 50-plus yards, as Arizona gets set to face the 49ers in Week 11.
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes all five kicks Monday
Ryland connected on both field-goal attempts and all three point-after tries during Monday's 27-17 victory in Dallas.
Analysis: Since sending a 57-yard field goal wide right at the end of the first possession of a Week 3 loss at San Francisco, Ryland has been perfect as a placekicker since then, making 11 FGAs and 14 PATs without a miss. That amounts to 7.8 points per game during that stretch, which would rank 11th among kickers with at least eight appearances this season. With a visit to Seattle on tap Week 10, Ryland may be hard-pressed for success against a Seahawks team that has ceded just eight FGAs over its last…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 4 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in Week 7 loss
Ryland made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during the Cardinals' 27-23 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Ryland opened Sunday's scoring with a 32-yard chip shot midway through the first quarter, and the third-year kicker connected on two more field goals from 40 and 39 yards in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. It was the first time this season that Ryland connected on three field goals in a game, and he has not missed a kick in each of his last four outings. The 2023 fourth-rounder is 13-for-15 on field-goal tries and 16-for-16 on extra-point attempts through the first seven games of…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 19 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes two FGAs in Week 6
Ryland went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and made all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Ryland connected on a 40-yard field goal in the second quarter before later adding a 44-yard make in the fourth. The kicker has now made multiple field goals in five of six games this season, and he'll look to maintain his consistent production in Week 7 versus the Packers.
Published: Sun, Oct 12 at 6:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect on PATs
Ryland went 3-for-3 on extra-point attempts in Sunday's 22-21 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: The kicker did not get a chance to attempt a field goal. Ryland is now 11-of-11 on extra-point tries in 2025, though he has missed two field goals. The former Patriot has been reliable enough so far, but his team has only scored more than 21 points in a game one time.
Published: Sun, Oct 5 at 7:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in loss
Ryland went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made both of his extra-point tries in Thursday's 23-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Ryland made a 33-yard field goal in the first quarter before later connecting on a season-long 57-yard try in the third quarter. The kicker has now made multiple field goals in each of the team's first four games of the year. To this point in the season, Ryland has gone 8-for-10 on field-goal attempts, including 2-for-3 from 50-plus yards, while making all eight of his PATs.
Published: Thu, Sep 25 at 8:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses key field goal in loss
Ryland went two of three on field-goal attempts and made his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-15 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: The kicker's miss did come from 57 yards, so it was no gimme, but it also ended up making the difference in a close defeat. Ryland is now six of eight on field-goal tries and six of six on extra-point attempts in 2025. He drilled 88 percent of his field goals as Arizona's primary kicker a year ago.
Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 7:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes two FGAs in Week 2
Ryland went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made three PATs in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Ryland finished off Arizona's first offensive possession of the game with a 29-yard field goal, and he later added a 47-yard make in the second quarter. Through two weeks in 2025, the kicker has made four out of five field-goal tries, including a 50-yarder, while also adding five PATs.
Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 8:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Connects on four kicks vs. NOLA
Ryland went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made both of his extra-point tries during the Cardinals' 20-13 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Ryland made each of his first four kicks, including a 50-yard field goal early in the second half. He had an opportunity give the Cardinals a 13-point lead late in the fourth quarter, but his attempt from 46 yards out was blocked at the line of scrimmage, which led to a Saints' field goal nine plays later to make it a single-score game. Ryland is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he connected on 87.5 percent of his field-goal attempts and made all but one of his 27 extra-point tries.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 5:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect on four kicks Saturday
Ryland converted both field-goal attempts and extra-point tries in the Cardinals' 20-10 preseason win over the Raiders on Saturday night.
Analysis: Ryland knocked home 23- and 30-yard field goals in the second and fourth quarter, respectively, allowing him to finish the preseason with an unblemished resume. The 2023 fourth-round pick of the Patriots was 4-for-4 with a long of 50 yards on field goals during the three-game exhibition slate and also went 5-for-5 on PATs, and he heads into the regular season as the Cardinals' starting placekicker after impressing in place of an injured Matt Prater down the stretch in 2024.
Published: Sat, Aug 23 at 11:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Steady in place of Prater in 2024
Ryland netted 28 of 32 field-goal attempts and 26 of 27 point-after tries in 13 appearances during the 2024 season.
Analysis: Ryland lost a job battle against Joey Slye at the end of August in New England, but he was called upon by Arizona in early October to step in for the injured Matt Prater (knee) and ended up kicking for the rest of the Cardinals' campaign. His performance was a far cry from that of his rookie season with the Patriots, when he went just 16-for-25 on FGAs (along with 24-for-25 on PATs) in 17 contests. Ryland's 8.5 points per game ranked tied for sixth among kickers to play in at least nine…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 16 at 7:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Has extra-point attempt blocked
Ryland connected on a 28-yard field-goal attempt but missed his lone extra-point try during Saturday's 13-9 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Ryland didn't have a kicking attempt until the third quarter, when the Cardinals finished a 13-play drive with a one-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to Trey McBride. Unfortunately for Ryland his extra-point attempt was blocked, which kept the deficit at four points. He converted on a 28-yard chip shot early in the fourth quarter, but he didn't kick another field goal, as the Cardinals were in need of a touchdown to take the lead. It's unclear whether Ryland will serve as Arizona's kicker…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 7:37am by Rotowire.com
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Retains kicking job for Week 17
Ryland will remain Arizona's kicker for Saturday's game against the Rams with the Cardinals ruling Matt Prater (knee) out for the contest.
Analysis: Prater took part in practices for the second week in a row after having his 21-day evaluation window opened Dec. 18, but since the 40-year-old has yet to upgrade to full participation, the Cardinals are opting to keep him on injured reserve for at least one more game. His continued absence sets the stage for Ryland to once again handle kicking duties for Arizona. Ryland is coming off a 12-point performance in the Week 16 loss to the Panthers that was highlighted by a game-tying 58-yard field…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 2:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Sends game into overtime
Ryland went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made all three of his extra-point tries during the Cardinals' 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Ryland once again served as the Cardinals' placekicker Sunday due to Matt Prater (knee) not being activated off injured reserve. Ryland's biggest kick came as time expired in the fourth quarter, when he nailed a 58-yard field-goal try to send the game into overtime and to temporarily keep Arizona's slim playoff hopes alive. In the five games since the Cardinals' Week 11 bye, Ryland has gone 14-for-17 on field-goal attempts and 8-for-8 on extra-point tries. It's unclear whether Ryland or Prater…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 7:38am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in win
Ryland made all three of his field-goal tries and converted all three of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 30-17 win versus the Patriots.
Analysis: Ryland converted a 49-yard attempt on Arizona's first drive of Sunday's contest, and that seemed to help him find a rhythm after missing one field-goal attempt in each of his previous three games. He'll be looking to keep it going in Week 16 when the Cardinals travel to take on Carolina's porous defense.
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 7:46am by Rotowire.com
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Misses FG attempt in loss
Ryland made his only point-after attempt and missed one of two field-goal tries in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Ryland was good from 28 yards out but hit the left upright on a 40-yard attempt that could have brought Arizona within six points midway through the fourth quarter. The second-year pro is now 19-for-23 on field-goal attempts this season in nine games, with all four misses coming between 40 and 49 yards. With a Matt Prater (knee) return looming, it's possible Ryland won't be the Cardinals' kicker much longer.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 8:10am by Rotowire.com
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Season-high point tally Sunday
Ryland connected on five of six field-goal attempts and his sole point-after try during Sunday's 23-22 loss at Minnesota.
Analysis: The Cardinals offense continually stalled in the red zone, affording Ryland successful FGAs from 32, 31, 24, 40 and 23 yards. His only miss, a 45-yard attempt early in the second quarter, ultimately ended up being the difference in the one-point defeat, but Sunday's 16-point outing marked his most productive of the campaign by a large margin (his previous high in a game was 10 points back in Week 5 at San Francisco). Matt Prater, Arizona's primary kicker, hasn't made any notable progress as he…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Handles all the scoring
Ryland made two of his three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 17-6 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Ryland was successful on 35 and 22-yard FGAs to account for all six points Arizona put on the board Sunday. However, the second-year pro did miss a 47-yard opportunity wide left with just seconds left in the game, which could have pulled the Cardinals within eight. With a Matt Prater (knee) return looming, it's possible this was Ryland's last week as the team's kicker.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 7:55am by Rotowire.com
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Solid in runaway win
Ryland converted his only field-goal try and made all four of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 31-6 win versus the Jets.
Analysis: Ryland's only field goal came from just 37 yards out as time expired in the first half, so nothing especially difficult was asked of him in Week 10. With that said, he now hasn't missed a kick since Week 5 and projects as a solid fantasy option for the home stretch of the season after the Cardinals' bye in Week 11.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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Strikes true on all five kicks
Ryland connected on both field-goal attempts and all three point-after tries during Sunday's 29-9 victory over the Bears.
Analysis: With his successful 55-yard field goal in the fourth quarter Sunday, Ryland now has made 50-plus yarders in back-to-back games, and he's so far missed just one kick (a 45-yard FGA that was blocked and returned for a TD in Week 5 at San Francisco) in five games subbing in for the injured Matt Prater (knee). Prater must miss at least one more contest while on injured reserve, so Ryland again is poised to handle placekicking duties for the Cardinals this coming Sunday against the Jets.
Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Nails game-winner vs. Chargers
Ryland converted his only field-goal attempt and both extra-point tries during Monday's 17-15 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Ryland's lone field-goal attempt came on the Cardinals' final play of the night, a 32-yarder and his second game-winner of the regular season so far. While filling in for Matt Prater (knee) in Arizona's last three games, Ryland has gone 6-for-7 on field goals and converted all four of his PATs. Prater won't be eligible to come off IR until Week 12 versus Seattle, at the earliest, leaving Ryland in line to start Sunday against the Dolphins and beyond.
Published: Tue, Oct 22 at 7:41am by Rotowire.com
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Replaces injured Prater on roster
The Cardinals signed Ryland off their practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Arizona had elevated Ryland from its practice squad the past two games as a replacement for Matt Prater (knee). Ryland knocked down both of his extra-point tries and five of six field-goal attempts in those contests, and he'll be Arizona's kicker for at least four more games after the team added him to the 53-man roster and moved Prater to injured reserve Tuesday.
Published: Tue, Oct 15 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes all three kicks Sunday
Ryland made both field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 34-13 loss in Green Bay.
Analysis: Filling in for Matt Prater (left knee) for a second consecutive game, Ryland was perfect this time around after having a 45-yard FGA blocked and returned for a touchdown during a Week 5 win at San Francisco. Ryland also reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL"s transaction log. With Arizona not playing again until next Monday versus the Chargers, Prater will be given a bit more time than normal to prove his health, but he may need to get back to full participation between…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Set for kicking duties again
Ryland will be the Cardinals' kicker against the Packers on Sunday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: With Matt Prater nursing a knee injury, Ryland was elevated from the practice squad Saturday. Prater was deemed inactive Sunday morning, so Ryland will handle kicking duties for a second straight week. Last week, Ryland went 3-for-4 on field-goal tries, with his lone miss coming on a blocked 45-yard attempt.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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Elevated again for Week 6
The Cardinals elevated Ryland from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Matt Prater (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday, so the addition of Ryland provides much-needed insurance in case Prater is unable to go. While Prater was sidelined last week versus San Francisco, Ryland stepped in at kicker and went 3-for-4 on field-goal tries, with his lone miss being a blocked 45-yard attempt. Ryland's elevation Saturday could be a sign that Prater will be held out again Sunday, though that may not be confirmed until Arizona releases its inactive list approximately …read more
Published: Sat, Oct 12 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes four kicks in place of Prater
Ryland connected on three of four field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 24-23 win at San Francisco.
Analysis: Ryland was elevated from the Cardinals' practice squad Saturday to fill in for the injured Matt Prater (left knee) in Week 5, and the former fared well aside from having a 45-yard FGA blocked and returned for a touchdown in the second quarter. On Monday, Ryland reverted to the practice squad, per the NFL's transaction log, after which coach Jonathan Gannon told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com that the team was taking a wait-and-see approach with Prater. Such comments indicate Ryland may be called…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 7 at 9:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Set for kicking duties
Ryland will be the Cardinals' kicker against the 49ers on Sunday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Ryland was elevated from the practice squad Saturday due to Matt Prater's (knee) availability being in question for Week 5. With Prater ultimately being inactive, the Maryland product will get the opportunity to handle kicking duties. Ryland was selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Patriots but ultimately struggled in his rookie campaign, making just 64 percent of his FGAs before getting cut by New England in August.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 12:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated ahead of Week 5
The Cardinals elevated Ryland from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Ryland was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday to provide insurance in case Matt Prater (knee) is unable to play Sunday against the 49ers. Prater was able to practice Friday as a limited participant, but if his knee injury prevents him from suiting up Sunday, Ryland will serve as the Cardinals' kicker. Ryland went 16-for-25 on field-goal attempts and connected on 24 of 25 extra-point tries with the Patriots in 2023.
Published: Sat, Oct 5 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Cardinals' practice squad
The Cardinals signed Ryland to their practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: The 2023 fourth-round pick spent his rookie campaign with the Patriots before being waived in late August. Ryland converted on just 16 of his 25 field-goal attempts but missed only one of his 25 point-after tries in 2023. He could be elevated to Arizona's active roster if Matt Prater deals with injury at any point this season.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by New England
The Patriots will waive Ryland on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The 2023 fourth-round selection had been competing with Joey Slye, but Ryland is now headed to the waiver wire after handling New England's kicking duties last season. If Ryland goes unclaimed, he could rejoin the Patriots as a member of the practice squad.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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Set to compete with veteran kicker
Ryland is slated to face competition from veteran kicker Joey Slye, who is in line to sign with the Patriots, Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports.
Analysis: A fourth-round pick of the Patriots in the 2023 NFL Draft, Ryland is coming off a rookie campaign in which he made just 64 percent of his field-goal attempts (16 of 25). Though the Maryland product has a strong kicking leg, he'll need to display better accuracy in the coming months in order to hold off the challenge presented by the 28-year-old Slye, who connected on 79.2 percent of his field-goal tries with the Commanders last season.
Published: Thu, May 2 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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Records 72 points this past season
Ryland connected on 16 of his 25 field-goal attempts and 24 of his 25 extra-point tries in 17 games during the 2023 season.
Analysis: The Patriots took Ryland, who logged 72 points in that span, in the fourth round (112th overall) of last April's NFL draft, and the Maryland product took over the team's kicking job ahead of Week 1 following the trade of Nick Folk to the Titans. Accuracy issues and working behind an inconsistent offense limited Ryland's fantasy utility as a rookie, but he'll presumably have an opportunity to continue his role in 2024. That said, when it comes to New England's looming roster overhaul, it…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 10 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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Misses lone FG attempt Sunday
Ryland missed his only field-goal attempt and made all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Ryland's miss in the contest was from 47 yards out, and overall the rookie kicker has made 15 of his 24 field-goal tries and 24 of his 25 extra-point opportunities through 16 games. As the Patriots' season finale against the Jets approaches, Ryland profiles as a risky fantasy lineup option in Week 18.
Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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Makes game-winner from 56 yards
Ryland made two of his three field-goal attempts and two of three extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: After missing from 47 yards late in the first half of the contest and then missing an extra point in the third quarter, Ryland came through with seconds left, hitting a game-winning try from a career-high 56 yards. Through 15 games, Ryland has scored 66 points, while hitting 65.2 percent of his field-goal attempts, a pace that has given him limited fantasy utility during his rookie season.
Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 6:17am by Rotowire.com
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Misses another kick Sunday
Ryland converted one of his two field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-17 loss versus the Chiefs.
Analysis: Ryland has now missed three of his last six field-goal tries, and the 41-yarder he hooked to the left in Week 15 was not particularly close. The rookie's struggles thus far combined with the Patriots' offense's lack of juice make him a less-than-appealing option at kicker for the rest of the fantasy playoffs.
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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Three points Thursday
Ryland made all three of his extra-point tries in Thursday's 21-18 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: For the second game in a row, Ryland didn't record any field-goal attempts; however, this time around the Patriots offense showed signs of life (after being shut out Week 13), which resulted in the kicker's only opportunities Thursday arriving on extra points. Ryland is still not a high-percentage fantasy option ahead of New England's Dec. 17 contest against the Chiefs, but the 2023 fourth-rounder has at least maintained his weekly role despite his accuracy issues (12 of 18 on FG tries) through…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 9:34am by Rotowire.com
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No field-goal tries Sunday
Ryland didn't record any field-goal attempts in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Heading into Week 13 action, there had been some speculation that Ryland, who had missed 35-yard field-goal tries in consecutive games, could be potentially be replaced as the Patriots' kicker. Though Matthew Wright was added to the team's practice squad, Ryland maintained his role Sunday. Looking ahead to Thursday night's game against the Steelers, the 2023 fourth-rounder is off the fantasy radar considering the continuing struggles of New England's offense.
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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Misses late field-goal try Sunday
Ryland missed his only field-goal attempt in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Ryland's miss was a 35-yard try with six seconds remaining that would have tied Sunday's contest. The rookie kicker also missed a 35-yard attempt in the Patriots' 10-6 loss to the Colts in Week 10. PerZack Cox of NESN.com, coach Bill Belichick noted his frustration with Ryland's recent performance, while at the same time acknowledging the 2023 fourth-rounder's ability. "Chad is a very talented player," Belichick said Monday. "But this is two weeks in a row that we basically missed extra…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals Sunday
Ryland made two of his three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Ryland's successful tries Sunday were from 37 and 24 yards, while his miss came from 35 yards out. As the Patriots head into their bye week, Ryland has made 12 of his 17 field-goal attempts through 10 games while having recorded 49 points in that span. Given that he's kicking behind an inconsistent offense, Ryland's fantasy upside appears modest ahead of his team's Nov. 26 contest against the Giants.
Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Limited as offense still struggling
Ryland converted his only field-goal attempt and both of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-17 loss versus Washington.
Analysis: New England's offense failed to crack 20 points for the second consecutive game in Week 9, and Ryland again saw few opportunities as a result. He has struggled on longer kicks so far this season, and as long as the Patriots continue to fail to move the ball, there are better fantasy options at kicker.
Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Mostly quiet as offense sputters
Ryland converted his only field-goal attempt and both of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-17 loss at Miami.
Analysis: Ryland did all he could in Week 8, but with New England only managing to accumulate 218 total yards of offense on the day, that just didn't amount to much. For his part, he has looked solid on short kicks and shaky on longer ones through eight games in 2023. The Patriots should have an easier time moving the ball in Week 9 when they host a Washington defense that's allowed 28.5 points per game this season.
Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts 11 points in Week 7
Ryland made all three of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Bills en route to recording a season-high 11 points.
Analysis: Ryland now has 33 points over his first seven games as a pro, and his fantasy upside going forward hinges on how the Patriots' offense (which has been inconsistent this season) moves the ball in the coming weeks. Next up for the team is a Week 8 divisional matchup against the Dolphins.
Published: Mon, Oct 23 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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Makes lone FG attempt Sunday
Ryland made his only field-goal attempt (from 43 yards) in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Ryland also made both of his extra-point tries Sunday, and through six contests to date, the rookie kicker has compiled a total of 22 points. Until the 1-5 Patriots pick up the pace on offense, Ryland will profile as a low-end fantasy option.
Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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Misses lone attempt Sunday
Ryland missed his only field-goal attempt in Sunday's 34-0 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Following his miss from 48-yards Sunday, Ryland is now 4-of-8 on field-goal attempts through his first five NFL games. Though the 2023 fourth-rounder isn't in danger of losing his job as the Patriots kicker, he'll profile as a low-percentage fantasy option until both his accuracy and the team's offense show signs of improvement.
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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Rookie misses again
Ryland made one of his two field-goal attempts in Sunday's 38-3 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
Analysis: Ryland made his first attempt from 29 yards out to tie the game in the first quarter. However, he didn't take the field again until late in the fourth quarter to attempt a 52-yard field goal, which he missed wide right. The rookie fourth-round selection is now 4-for-7 on FGAs this season while missing two of three attempts of 50-plus yards. Next up for Ryland are the Saints in Week 5.
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two of four FG tries Sunday
Ryland made two of his four field-goal attempts in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Ryland, who notched seven points in the contest, made field goals from 48 and 51 yards Sunday, with his misses coming from 48 and 57 yards. Per Zack Cox of NESN, windy and rainy conditions didn't help the rookie kicker's cause, with coach Bill Belichick giving Ryland a vote of confidence following the contest. "We need to have a cleaner operation," Belichick said of the team's Week 3 kicking game. "But I thought (Ryland) showed mental toughness coming back and making that kick in the third…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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Five points in Week 2
Ryland made his only field-goal attempt (from 49 yards) in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Ryland also made both of his extra-point tries Sunday and now has a total of seven points through his first two games as a pro. As the season progresses there will be weeks where the 2023 fourth-rounder has more scoring opportunities, but for now Ryland is a speculative fantasy option.
Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 10:01am by Rotowire.com
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Two points in opener
Ryland made both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's season-opening 25-20 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: With Nick Folk having been traded to the Titans at the end of August, Ryland is entrenched as the Patriots' kicker this season and will thus have plenty of weeks where he'll be called upon more. The 2023 fourth-rounder's next chance to log a field-goal attempt will arrive this coming weekend when the Patriots host the Dolphins.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 10:03am by Rotowire.com
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Lands New England's kicking job
With Nick Folk having been traded to the Titans on Tuesday, Ryland is slated to open the season as the Patriots' kicker, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The Patriots took Ryland in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, so it would have been surprising if he didn't land the job. While Folk was a steady and consistent veteran option during his stint with the franchise, Ryland has a bigger kicking leg, which should prove to be an asset both on long-range attempts and on kickoffs.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 10:34am by Rotowire.com
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Competing with Nick Folk
Ryland connected on an extra-point try in Friday's 23-7 preseason loss to the Titans.
Analysis: As Tuesday's roster cut-downs approach, Ryland and veteran Nick Folk are still in the Patriots' kicker mix and remain in what coach Bill Belichick noted Friday was a "pretty tight competition," Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports. Given that the Patriots selected Ryland in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, it would be surprising to see him let go, but with both kickers having had "really good camps," per Belichick, the team has a tough decision to make at the position, with Daniels…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 7:32am by Rotowire.com
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Inks contract with New England
Ryland has agreed to terms with the Patriots, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The report notes that Ryland's deal is on track to be a four-year $4.626 million pact. Though the Patriots still currently roster veteran Nick Folk, given the team traded up eight spots in order to select the Maryland product in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft, it's expected that New England will move forward this season with Ryland as the franchise's next kicker.
Published: Fri, May 12 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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