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Another limited showing Prater (hip) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact As has been the norm for Prater the last three weeks, he's operating with a cap on his practice reps as he manages a right hip injury that forced him to sit out Weeks 5-7. Assuming the Cardinals remove his designation for a second straight week Friday, he'll be set to handle all kicking duties for the team Sunday at the Rams.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited by hip issue Prater (hip) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walk-through session, Kevin Parrish Jr. of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact It's no surprise that Prater continues to show up on Arizona practice reports after sitting out Weeks 5 through 7 due to a right hip injury. When available this season, he's been accurate, making all eight field-goal attempts and all nine point-after tries in six appearances, but that amounts to a measly 5.5 points per game. Assuming he gets rid of his designation by week's end, Prater will be looking to replicate his best performance of the season from Week 4, when he hit all four of his field-goal tries against Sunday's opponent, the Rams, in that contest.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits all three PATs on Sunday Prater nailed all three point-after tries during Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact One week removed from handling just placekicking duties while Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) was a kickoff specialist, Prater took on all kicking for the Cardinals on Sunday with the former off the team via an injury settlement. Still, Prater's production continues to be lacking, as his 5.5 points per game ranks 27th in the NFL for kickers to have made at least six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for all kicking duties Sunday Prater (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest versus the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Despite the Cards and coach Kliff Kingsbury signaling Prater was ready to resume all kicking duties for the team by cutting Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) on Wednesday, Prater was limited in every practice during Week 9 prep. But Friday's injury report cleared Prater of a designation, so he'll suit up and handle kickoffs in addition to placekicking duties Sunday. On the campaign, he's averaging a measly 6.0 points in his five appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday Prater (hip) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact With Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) out of the picture, Prater doesn't have any impediments to resuming all kicking duties for the Cardinals, except perhaps his own health. While coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Prater was set to do so, he so far has had a cap in both sessions this week. Friday's injury report may paint a clearer picture regarding Prater's status ahead of Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited by hip Prater (hip) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walk-through session, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Prater's limited activity follows comments from head coach Kliff Kingsbury earlier Wednesday indicating that the 38-year-old was fully cleared for all kicking duties moving forward. That likely will be the case Sunday versus the Seahawks and beyond, especially after the Cardinals waived Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) with an injury settlement earlier Wednesday. However, Prater's activity level now will be watched as the weekend approaches to see if he can add kickoffs to his placekicking.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full go moving forward Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Prater (hip) is set to handle all placekicking and kickoff duties for the Cardinals moving forward, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Rep...

Impact The Cardinals signaled as much when they waived Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) via an injury settlement earlier Wednesday. In his return to action this past Sunday at Minnesota, Prater took on both field-goal attempts and point-after tries, while Blankenship handled kickoffs. With the latter out of the picture, Prater is good to go for kickoffs Sunday against the Seahawks and beyond.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in return to action Prater made both field-goal attempts and both point-after tries during Sunday's 34-26 loss at Minnesota.

Impact In his return to action following a three-game absence due to a sore right hip, Prater remained perfect on the season, as he's hit true on 14 combined FGAs and PATs. Overall, though, he's averaging just 6.0 points in his five appearances, which ranks 29th among kickers to have played at least that many games in 2022. In any case, Prater appears to have staved off Rodrigo Blankenship for scoring chances, though the latter may hold on to kickoff duties until the former is healthy enough to handle them.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Prater (hip) is active for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact After logging limited practices all week, Prater has been cleared to return for the first time since Week 4. However, Rodrigo Blankenship also is active, so there's a chance that Prater may be available for just field-goal attempts and point-after tries, with the former handling kickoffs, as coach Kliff Kingsbury intimated earlier in the week. In four appearances on the campaign, Prater has yet to miss any of his four FGAs or six PATs.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Prater (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The veteran kicker managed limited practices throughout the week after missing Arizona's last three games. If he's declared inactive before the 1:00 ET kickoff Sunday, the Cardinals will again turn to Rodrigo Blankenship as their placekicker. Coach Kliff Kingsbury mentioned earlier in the week that both kickers might be active if Prater is healthy enough to play, with Blankenship then handling kickoffs while Prater would take care of field goals and extra points.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited session Prater (hip) was limited during Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater has been sidelined during each of the team's last three contests due to a hip issue, and his Week 8 availability remains in question following his limited session Thursday. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that the veteran kicker might only attempt field goals and extra-point tries if he's eventually cleared to play Sunday against the Vikings, whereas Rodrigo Blankenship would handle kickoffs, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. However, Friday's practice/injury report should provide further clarification whether Prater will be able to suit up this weekend or not.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered 'day-to-day' Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury labeled Prater (hip) day-to-day on Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prater was a game-time decision last Thursday against the Saints before the Cardinals ruled him out for a third consecutive game. Now that he's practicing for the first time since his last appearance Week 4, he'll look to build upon Wednesday's limited participation as the week goes on. Kingsbury also noted that Prater may only kick field goals and extra points if he's available for Sunday's contest at Minnesota, with Rodrigo Blankenship handling kickoffs. However, it's unclear whether that'll come to pass.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missing third straight game Prater (hip) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Saints.

Impact Prater thus will miss a third contest in a row as he tends to a right hip injury. This time around, Rodrigo Blankenship instead of Matt Ammendola will handle placekicking duties for the Cardinals. Prater will look to rest up for the Cardinals' next outing Sunday, Oct. 30 in Minnesota.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for TNF Prater (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against New Orleans and is considered a game-time decision, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact If Prater doesn't play, the Cardinals presumably will turn to Rodrigo Blankenship, who was signed to the practice squad Tuesday after Arizona cut Matt Ammendola. Prater missed the past two games and is in danger of missing a third after he was held out of practice all week.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Tuesday Prater (hip) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater's sore right hip kept him from logging any recorded practice activity for the second straight day, but Arizona isn't yet ruling him out from putting an end to his two-game absence Thursday against the Saints. That said, Arizona signed Rodrigo Blankenship to its practice squad Tuesday, and he would be in line to handle kicking duties if the Cardinals determine that Prater needs more time to rest his hip. Matt Ammendola served as Arizona's kicker the previous two weeks but was waived after missing two kicks during that time.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Week 7 Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Prater (hip) was not ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Saints, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prater did not participate in Monday's estimated practice after sitting out Arizona's last two games with right hip soreness. However, the 38-year-old may be nearing a return in Week 7, as the Cardinals also cut fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola on Monday. Prater made all 10 of his kicking attempts through the first four games of the season, though he did not attempt a field goal until Week 3. Now, with DeAndre Hopkins set to return from suspension and with the trade acquisition of Robbie Anderson, Prater could see more scoring opportunities in Arizona's offense moving forward.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs DNP Prater (hip) was a non-participant on the Cardinals' estimated practice report Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater has missed the last two weeks due to the injury, and although he was an estimated DNP, the team cut Matthew Ammendola on Monday, who had been his replacement during the absences. So, it's pretty unclear whether the Cardinals believe Prater will be kicking for them come Thursday when they host the Saints, especially since they haven't signed another kicker yet.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 6 Head coach Kliff Kingsbury ruled Prater (hip) out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater will miss his second straight game due to the sore right hip, which kept him from practicing in any fashion Wednesday and Thursday. Even though he missed a game-tying kick late in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's three-point loss to the Eagles, Matt Ammendola is expected to be elevated from the practice squad for the second week in a row to handle kicking duties in Prater's stead.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward another absence Head coach Kliff Kingsbury called Prater (hip) week-to-week Wednesday and added the kicker doesn't seem likely to play Sunday in Seattle, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The Cardinals have a contingency plan in place after signing Matt Ammendola off their practice squad Wednesday. If Prater misses a second straight game this weekend, Ammendola again will fill in at placekicker after making one of two field-goal attempts and both point-after tries this past Sunday against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Ruled out for Week 5 Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Prater (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Eagles, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Prater was limited by a hip issue throughout practices ahead of Week 4, but he still suited up and made all four of his kicks, though he didn't handle kickoff duties. It appears the issue has gotten worse, so the veteran kicker will take the week off. In his absence, Matt Ammendola, who recently served as Harrison Butker's replacement in Kansas City, will operate as the team's top kicker in Week 5.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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