The Arizona Cardinals are bringing their former kicker back for a competition with a recent signing.

Fresh off the team's Pro Day, Wisconsin Badgers kicker Nathanial Vakos has been in contact with a pair of NFL teams.

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The Indianapolis Colts are beginning a kicker competition by signing Blake Grupe after a great showing in 2025.

Chad Ryland will return to Arizona in 2026. The Cardinals signed the kicker to a one-year deal Sunday afternoon, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Ryland went 25-of-33 on field goals and 36-of-36 on extra points in 2025 in his second season with the Cardinals.

The Colts have agreed to a one-year deal with kicker Blake Grupe, according to a report on Sunday.

The Browns are getting some much-needed help along their offensive line, making a deal that could also have ramifications at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Texans are trading Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round pick. Howard will also reportedly receive a three-year, $63 million extension as part of the deal.

The Miami Dolphins released their 2018 seventh-round pick Friday