Punter Blake Gillikin exits Cardinals-Seahawks with ankle injury
Dec 8, 2024, 3:50 PM | Updated: 9:50 pm
GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin exited Sunday’s 30-18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks with an ankle injury.
Gillikin was seen in visible discomfort following his lone punt — that went for 63 yards — of the afternoon.
He came off limping before a lengthy evaluation in the blue medical tent.
In place of Gillikin was kicker Chad Ryland.
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Ryland attempted one punt in the second quarter that went for 36 yards.
On top of his added punting duties, Ryland was 1-for-1 on field goals and had an extra point.
Gillikin has been a bright spot for Arizona this season after joining on as a midseason addition last year.
In 25 career games with Arizona, Gillikin is averaging 43.4 net yards per punt. He’s pinned opposing offenses inside their 20-yard line 30 times.
