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Arizona Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin avoided missing any time after a brief appearance on the team’s injury report in Week 2, but the back injury that ailed him then appears to have returned with a vengeance.

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 11

Cardinals Promote QB Kedon Slovis, Place P Blake Gillikin On IR

The Arizona Cardinals announced Saturday that they’ve signed QB Kedon Slovis to their active roster and placed P Blake Gillikin on injured reserve. Kyler

Arizona Cardinals News / Field Level Media / October 11

Cardinals downgrade P Blake Gillikin to out vs. Colts

The Arizona Cardinals downgraded punter Blake Gillikin from questionable to out for their game Sunday against the host Indianapolis Colts. Pat O'Donnell will handle the punting and holding duties for the Cardinals (2-3) in place of Gillikin, who sustained a back injury this week.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 10

Latest Cardinals Move Spells Bad News for Special Teams

The Arizona Cardinals officially announced the signing of punter Pat O’Donnell to the active roster on Friday. The move comes after Blake Gillikin was added to the Week 6 injury report against the Indianapolis Colts with a back injury.

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Cardinals sign P Pat O'Donnell to active roster

The Cardinals have punter Blake Gillikin on the injury report this week and they added some insurance against his possible absence to their 53-man roster.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / December 18

Cardinals fill roster vacancy ahead of practice in Week 16

The Arizona Cardinals had an opening on the active roster to begin Week 16. That is no longer the case. The team announced that it signed punter Michael Palardy to the active roster from the practice squad.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / December 15

Updated Cardinals roster, depth chart in Week 15

The Arizona Cardinals announced some roster moves on Saturday to get ready for their game against the New England Patriots. That changes the depth chart, as punter Blake Gillikin and running back Emari Demercado were both placed on injured reserve.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / December 14

Two Cardinals Out for Season After IR Moves

Two Arizona Cardinals have seen their season end, barring a postseason push. Ahead of their Week 15 matchup against the New England Patriots, the Cardinals announced the following roster moves.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / December 13

Cardinals injury report: P Blake Gillikin, RB Emari Demercado out; Kyler Murray added

The Arizona Cardinals concluded their three days of practice Friday for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots and and released their final injury report.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Talk / December 13

Trey McBride set to play for Cardinals, P Blake Gillikin ruled out

Tight end Trey McBride will be on hand as the Cardinals try to snap their three-game losing streak. McBride was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury, but he was able to return to full participation on Friday.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / December 11

Blake Gillikin's injury leads to Cardinals signing veteran punter to practice squad

The Arizona Cardinals had to finish their 30-18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday without punter Blake Gillikin, who suffered an ankle injury. Because his status for the team’s Week 15 game against the New England Patriots is up in the air, the Cardinals added a punter to the team.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / December 10