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Cardinals Put Punter Blake Gillikin on IR, Sign Pat O'Donnell Ahead of Colts Game

Arizona turns to veteran Pat O'Donnell as punter, with defensive-line help to be finalized before kickoff.

Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin (12) looks on before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Blake Gillikin was placed on injured reserve with a back injury and will miss at least four games, the team confirmed.
  • Pat O'Donnell was signed to the 53-man roster and will handle punting and holding duties.
  • Defensive lineman Bilal Nichols was added to the final injury report as questionable for personal reasons after a recent activation.
  • Darius Robinson remains out with a pectoral injury, creating short-term depth concerns on the defensive line.
  • Arizona plans game-day practice-squad moves before Sunday’s kickoff, with reporting indicating QB Kedon Slovis was promoted and DL Zachary Carter and Anthony Goodlow are expected to be elevated.