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Arizona Cardinals must add a kicker to the roster to compete with Prater The Arizona Cardinals signed Matt Prater to replace Zane Gonzalez. Prater, who had a stellar career with many different NFL teams, was the w...

APRIL 27, 2021 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Cardinals bolster secondary, sign veteran CB Malcolm Butler

The Arizona Cardinals have added cornerback Malcolm Butler on a one-year deal in an effort to bolster a thin secondary

MARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions sign K Randy Bullock, QB Tim Boyle, WR Perriman

The Detroit Lions have signed kicker Randy Bullock and quarterback Tim Boyle

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Let's Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak up

Now that the muzzles have been removed for NFL team executives and the players they either re-signed or added in free agency, Thursday was a time for explanations and reflections

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cards new WR A.J. Green ready to win, says 'legs feel young'

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MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona Cardinals sign kicker Matt Prater Steve Keim is not done yet. After signing A.J. Green and trading for Rodney Hudson earlier in the day, the Arizona Cardinals GM addressed an...

MARCH 18, 2021 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Cardinals Bring In Kicker Matt Prater On 2-Year Contract Veteran won a game for Lions at State Farm Stadium last season

MARCH 18, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Ex-Detroit Lions K Matt Prater signs 2-year deal with Arizona Cardinals Detroit Lions signed Matthew Wright to a futures deal in January. Wright made all four of his field goal attempts for the Pittsburgh Steeler...

MARCH 18, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Links up with Cardinals Prater signed a two-year contract with Arizona on Wednesday.

Impact After enduring a disappointing year with Zane Gonzalez, the Cardinals are turning to a 14-year veteran coming off seven seasons in Detroit. Prater is a two-time Pro Bowler who boasts an 83.2 percent career field-goal conversion rate, though he dropped all the way down to 75 percent in 2020. The 36-year-old will be looking to bounce back in Arizona this season, and being part of a high-scoring offense led by Kyler Murray could lead to plenty of fantasy upside.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

As the NFL opened its business year, veterans Trent Williams, A

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will the Detroit Lions let Matt Prater walk in free agency?  It feels that letting fan favorites leave has been a constant theme for the Detroit Lions in the past few years. It started with safety Glov...

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions kicker Matt Prater wants to be back, but here's why that's no guarantee The first issue is money. Even though general manager Brad Holmes has rejected the notion the Lions are rebuilding, trading quarterback Matt...

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Matt Prater wins Detroit free beer by winning a kicking bet Prater beat out Denver’s Brandon Mcmanus

JANUARY 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Lions' Matt Prater Earns City of Detroit Free Beer Lions kicker Matt Prater earned the city of Detroit free beer thanks to a 59-yard field goal he kicked earlier this season.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • SI.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Matt Prater sets NFL record for field goals of 50-plus yards Call me crazy but Detroit Lions have several reasons for hope entering uncertain future (subscription required)

JANUARY 4, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Belly up, Detroit. Lions kicker Matt Prater's 59-yard FG in Week 10 earns city free beer Matt Prater's 59-yard field goal on Nov. 15 turned out to be the longest field goal of the season and earned the city of Detroit some free b...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Converts 50-yarder Prater converted his only field-goal attempt and two of three PATs during Sunday's 37-35 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Prater got one chance at a field goal from 54 yards out and he made the most of it. However, the veteran missed wide left on one of his PATs and Detroit subsequently felt the need to go for two on a pair of ensuing extra-point attempts, costing Prater's output even further. While Prater will now finish his age-36 campaign with a six-year low in field-goal conversions (21) and one of the lowest conversion rates (74 percent) of his career, fantasy managers should keep in mind that all seven of his misses came on kicks from at least 40 yards and four of those came from beyond 50. As he also remains one of the most consistent PAT kickers league-wide, Prater has a great chance to continue on as a solid fantasy option depending on the team with which the impending free agent chooses to sign with this offseason.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

The Tennessee Titans needed the game of Derrick Henry’s career and another big comeback to win their first AFC South title since 2008

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Prater hopes to be back with the Lions in 2021 Prater, like many Lions, is not having a good season but hopes for better in 2021

JANUARY 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Output suffers in Stafford's absence Prater did not attempt a field goal but made his only PAT during Saturday's 47-7 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact With quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle) exiting the game early, the Lions had to rely on the ground game against a Buccaneers defense that has allowed the fewest yards per rush attempt (3.2) leaguewide in 2020. The results clearly weren't pretty, and Prater's output suffered as a result. While it's possible the Lions could find more success in Week 17 against a Vikings defense that allows the ninth-most yards per rush attempt (4.6) - plus the sixth-most yards per pass attempt (7.8) - it's also possible that Stafford's potential absence could again bomb Prater's fantasy contributions.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Saturday Prater (back) is active for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Prater sat out Wednesday's practice with his back injury before logging a limited session Thursday, but the two-time Pro Bowler is officially in the clear for Week 16. The 36-year-old remains without a game absence since 2014, though he's in the midst of a slumping 2020 campaign that's consisted of a 74.1 percent field-goal conversion rate over 27 attempts.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Wednesday Prater (back) did not practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Prater wasn't listed on Tuesday's injury report -- this was an estimation since Detroit didn't practice Tuesday -- but showed up with a back issue that kept him from practicing entirely Wednesday. The Lions play Tampa Bay on Saturday, so it would bode well for the placekicker's chances of taking part in that contest if he is able to return to practice Thursday.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today-Week 15

NFL Today-Week 15

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Again limited with FG opportunities Prater made his only field-goal attempt and two of three PATs during Sunday's 46-25 loss to the Titans.

Impact Prater converted from 53 yards out in the third quarter, but he blemished his day by missing wide left on one of his extra-point attempts. That he's not attempted more than one field goal in each of the past five weeks coupled with the possibility that Matthew Stafford may sit the final two games of the season, Prater is not an advisable fantasy option in Week 15 against Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25

Ryan Tannehill ran for two touchdowns and threw three more with Derrick Henry running for 147 yards and a score as the Tennessee Titans moved closer to clinching their third playof...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS