REPORT: Former Colts Kicker Finds New Home

The Indianapolis Colts waived embattled-kicker Rodrigo Blankenship following their Week 1 20-20 tie towards the Houston Texans.

Blankenship missed the 42-yard sport winner towards the Texans, and it was the final kick he tried for Indianapolis.

Blankenship is again within the NFL in response to a report from Adam Schefter.

“Cardinals signed former Colts’ Okay Rodrigo Blankenship to their follow squad,” reported Schefter on Twitter.

Blankenship was 45 of 54 on subject aim makes an attempt in his three seasons with the Colts. He was simply considered one of 4 from makes an attempt over 50 yards.

He was initially signed as an undrafted free agent from the College of Georgia in 2020. Blankenship was good on 200 extra-point makes an attempt in his profession with the Bulldogs, and he was 80 of 97 on subject objectives.

The Cardinals added Blankenship as safety in case Matt Prater is unable to go. Prater is an ideal six for six on the season, however he is battling a hip harm and final performed Week 4 towards the Carolina Panthers.

The Colts signed Chase McLaughlin after parting methods with Blankenship, and that transfer paid dividends for Indianapolis.

McLaughlin is 9 of 10 on field-goal makes an attempt and was named Particular Groups Participant of the Week following the Colts’ 12-9 win over the Broncos, during which he scored all of the factors.

Indianapolis heads to Tennessee this week to tackle the Titans. With a report of 3-2-1 they’re a half-game behind the Titans for first place within the AFC South.

The Colts hope to get extra good work from McLaughlin and their particular groups as they give the impression of being to take sole possession of first place within the division on Sunday.