ARI Chad Ryland
NFL kicker. Position: K. Team: Arizona Cardinals.
Quick Facts
- Position: K (Kicker)
- Team: ARI (Arizona Cardinals)
2026 Outlook
Chad Ryland enters 2026 with redemption opportunity after a disappointing 2025 season. Last year, he made just 25 of 33 field goal attempts (75.8% accuracy), ranking among the league's worst kickers and contributing to Arizona's league-worst 3-14 record. For 2026, Ryland has turned the corner, demonstrating improved consistency and confidence through the first three weeks.
Week 1-3 strong start (Sept 13-26, 2026): Ryland has rebounded dramatically, making 7 of 8 field goal attempts (87.5%) through the season's first three weeks. His lone miss came in Week 1 against San Francisco on a 54-yard attempt. More significantly, he's been perfect on extra-point attempts, making all six (6-for-6). Through three games, Ryland is tied for the fourth-most consistent kicker in the NFL, a remarkable turnaround from his 2025 struggles (per Terrapins In The NFL: Performances Up To Week Three - Yahoo Sports). The improved consistency suggests either mechanical improvements, better team dynamics, or greater confidence as a result of Arizona's competitive 3-0 start.
Role / Depth Chart
Starting kicker for Arizona Cardinals.
Recent News
- 2026-09-29 — Terrapins in the NFL: Performances Up to Week Three, Chad Ryland tied for 4th-most consistent kicker (Terrapins In The NFL: Performances Up To Week Three - Yahoo Sports)