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'You’re Getting a New Car Today': Matt Ammendola Recalls How Travis Kelce Helped Him After Minivan Incident

Sometimes in life, your lucky break comes with an unexpected twist. Nothing ever works out perfectly, so even when things go right, there’s always one aspect that can’t help but to go wrong. Such was the case for Matt Ammendola’s last-minute signing with the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / July 26, 2024

Lions work out four kickers, including Matt Ammendola

The Lions lost kicker Michael Badgley for the season Thursday when he tore his hamstring. They have former UFL kicker Ryan Bates on their roster but will make him compete for the job.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 26, 2024

Lions Worked Out Four Kickers

According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Detroit Lions brought in four free agent kickers for tryouts on Friday. The full list includes: K Matt Ammendola K Lucas Havrisik K Matthew McCrane K Andre Szmyt Ammendola, 27, signed with the Panthers back in 2021 before being released in May of that year.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / December 12, 2023

Texans to make a change at kicker

The Texans look to be making preparations for their standard kicker setup to be back in place. After Matt Ammendola kicked for the team for the past five games, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson notes Houston is releasing the young specialist from its practice squad.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 12, 2023

Texans Releasing K Matt Ammendola From PS, Signing WR Chad Cota

The Texans announced Tuesday that they are releasing K Matt Ammendola from the practice squad and signing WR Chad Cota in his place. Ammendola, 26, wound up going undrafted out of Oklahoma State back in 2020.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9, 2023

Texans Elevating K Matt Ammendola For Week 14

Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans are elevating K Matt Ammendola to the active roster as K Ka’imi Fairbairn needed another week on injured reserve and has not yet fully recovered from a quadriceps injury.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 5, 2023

Texans' Win Gives Ammendola a Chance at Redemption

Kicker Matt Ammendola was an unsung hero during the Houston Texans' 22-17 victory over the Denver Broncos Sunday afternoon. As the placekicker filling in for the injured Ka'imi Fairbairn, Ammendola accounted for nine points while going 3-for-3 in field goal attempts.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 3, 2023

Texans Hold Halftime Lead Over Denver Behind Stout Defensive Performance

The Houston Texans lead the Denver Broncos 13-3 at halftime of Sunday's game at NRG Stadium behind a rushing score from Dameon Pierce and two field goals from Matt Ammendola.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2, 2023

Texans Elevate K Matt Ammendola For Week 13

The Texans announced the elevation of K Matt Ammendola for Week 13 on Saturday. Ammendola, 26, wound up going undrafted out of Oklahoma State back in 2020.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 2, 2023

Texans Elevate Matt Ammendola From Practice Squad

NOV 30 AMMENDOLA UP The Houston Texans have elevated kicker Matt Ammendola from the practice squad for Sunday's matchup vs. the Denver Broncos. Ammendola was let go and brought back in a roster maneuver for the Texans to help them make room for Derek Barnett.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 29, 2023

Cowboys Ex Works Out with Texans; Ammendola Signs

The Houston Texans - still stinging from a missed field goal last Sunday that could make all the difference in the AFC playoff race - are playing a game of "Musical Chairs'' at the kicker position.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 27, 2023

Texans claim former first-round pick off waivers

The Houston Texans claimed a former first-round pick off of waivers on Monday.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 27, 2023

Texans Waive Kicker Matt Ammendola To Make Room For Derek Barnett

NOV 27 AMMENDOLA WAIVED The Houston Texans claimed veteran pass rusher Derek Barnett off of waivers on Monday, adding a potentially valuable piece to their defensive line. However, in order to make that move, the Texans had to create room on their roster.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 27, 2023

Texans LB Denzel Perryman Reinstated From Suspension, Waive K Matt Ammendola

The Houston Texans announced that they’ve reinstated LB Denzel Perryman from the suspended list and waived K Matt Ammendola. Perryman served a two-game suspension for seven helmet violations this year. Perryman, 30, was a second-round pick of the Chargers back in 2015.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 27, 2023

'MNF' picks: We like Minny to the max

What a darn fun weekend of football we just had! Rivalry Weekend did not disappoint, nor did Week 12 in the NFL. We'll look to wrap this week in style with a few bets for Chicago vs. Minnesota.

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