In order to create place for DeAndre Hopkins, who was recently reinstated from suspension, the Arizona Cardinals released Ammendola today.
During the Cardinals' 19-9 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, Ammendola failed to make an extra point. He also missed a crucial field goal against the Eagles in Week 5.
Moving forward are the Cardinals.The Arizona Cardinals have released kicker Matt Ammendola, according to Johnny Venerable.
The Cardinals' trusty kicker is back from injury, which is wonderful news for them. Moving forward, Matt Prater will be the team's kicker.
Steve Keim, the general manager of the Cardinals, has previously praised Ammendola for filling in for Prater.
According to Keim of Arizona Sports, "We had four kickers in the preceding week and he was by far the most consistent in terms of accuracy and get off and those sorts of things."