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The Arizona Cardinals have had a busy Sunday. After reports of reworked contracts for running back James Conner and cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, the Cardinals have begun signing some of their own scheduled free agents.
One is kicker Chad Ryland.
According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Ryland is getting a one-year deal to return to the Cardinals for a third season.
Ryland would have been a restricted free agent. The Cardinals could have tendered him with a salary of more than $3.5 million. He could still have sought a deal with another team, but the Cardinals could have matched it.
The one-year contract likely is for less than that $3.5 million salary but likely has some guarantees.
He had a stellar 2024 season, making 28-of-32 field goals, including three game-winners. He made all four of his attempts from at least 50 yards.
He was less consistent in 2025. He went 25-for-33 on field goals and made all 36 of his extra points. He missed at least one kick if five of the last six games in which he attempted a field goal. However, he did have to deal with three different holders and four of his eight misses were from at least 50 yards. He made a career-high six field goals from at least 50 yards.
The Cardinals have another kicker, Joshua Karty, who ended the season with the team. He is an exclusive rights free agent. It would not be surprising to see him re-signed, making it an offseason competition between Ryland and Karty.
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One is kicker Chad Ryland.
According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Ryland is getting a one-year deal to return to the Cardinals for a third season.
Ryland would have been a restricted free agent. The Cardinals could have tendered him with a salary of more than $3.5 million. He could still have sought a deal with another team, but the Cardinals could have matched it.
The one-year contract likely is for less than that $3.5 million salary but likely has some guarantees.
He had a stellar 2024 season, making 28-of-32 field goals, including three game-winners. He made all four of his attempts from at least 50 yards.
He was less consistent in 2025. He went 25-for-33 on field goals and made all 36 of his extra points. He missed at least one kick if five of the last six games in which he attempted a field goal. However, he did have to deal with three different holders and four of his eight misses were from at least 50 yards. He made a career-high six field goals from at least 50 yards.
The Cardinals have another kicker, Joshua Karty, who ended the season with the team. He is an exclusive rights free agent. It would not be surprising to see him re-signed, making it an offseason competition between Ryland and Karty.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Arizona Cardinals re-signing K Chad Ryland
Continue reading...
