Blake Gillikin Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Jaguars vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 11, 2025
Lands on IR with back injury
The Cardinals placed Gillikin on injured reserve Saturday due to a back injury, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Gillikin appeared on Thursday's practice report due to a back injury, which is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve. He'll be required to miss at least the next four games, making Week 11 against the 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 16 the earliest he is eligible to be reinstated off IR. Pat O'Donnell will serve as the Cardinals' punter against the Colts on Sunday and for as long as Gillikin is shelved.
Aug 10, 2025
Over foot injury
Gillikin (foot) punted three times in Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Gillikin's three punts traveled 142 total yards, averaging 47.3 yards per kick. The 27-year-old punter missed the final four games of the 2024 season with a foot injury. Gillikin is the only punter in camp for the Cardinals.
Dec 14, 2024
Lands on IR
Arizona placed Gillikin (foot) on injured reserve Saturday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
ANALYSIS
Gillikin suffered a foot injury last Sunday in a loss to the Seahawks and didn't practice at all this week. His placement on IR means Gillikin could return to action during the current campaign only if the currently 6-7 Cardinals make the playoffs. Arizona elevated Michael Palardy off the practice squad Saturday to serve as the team's punter Sunday against the Patriots.
Dec 13, 2024
Will be sidelined Week 15
Gillikin (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus New England, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Gillikin hurt his ankle in the first half of Sunday's loss to Seattle and didn't return. Placekicker Chad Ryland handled punting duties for Arizona the remainder of that contest, but the team signed Michael Palardy to the practice squad this week, and he will likely be called upon to punt Sunday versus the Patriots.
Dec 8, 2024
Questionable to return Sunday
Gillikin (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Gillikin suffered an ankle injury in the first half, placing doubt on his availability for the rest of the game. In his absence, kicker Chad Ryland will handle the punting duties for Arizona.
Mar 14, 2024
Gets new deal
Gillikin signed a two-year contract with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Gillikin joined the Cardinals in October of last season and competed in 13 games, averaging 50.6 yards per punt. The Penn State product will likely remain Arizona's punter in 2024 after earning a two-year commitment from the franchise.
Jul 29, 2021
Back to full strength
Gillikin (back) is healthy for the start of training camp, Todd Graffagnini of the Saints' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
After spending the 2020 campaign on injured reserve, Gillikin seems to be making a strong case to replace legendary Saints punter Thomas Morstead after hitting the ceiling of New Orleans' practice complex ten straight times during Thursday's practice.
Sep 9, 2020
Shifts to IR
The Saints placed Gillikin (back) on injured reserve Wednesday, per the league's official transactions report.
ANALYSIS
Gillikin made New Orleans' initial active roster, so he'll be eligible for activation from IR after a minimum of three weeks. In the meantime, Thomas Morstead will handle punting duties for the Saints.
Sep 5, 2020
Makes final roster
GIllikin is on the Saints' final 53-man roster, Amie Just of Nola.com reports.
ANALYSIS
In a surprising move, the Saints opted to keep two punters on the roster, with mainstay Thomas Morstead being the other. Gillikin came to New Orleans as an undrafted free agent from Penn State.
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