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Neil Rackers

12/12/2005

As the Cardinals had hoped, Rackers returned to action in Sunday's meeting with the Washington Redskins after missing one game with a partially torn left calf muscle. The kicker was perfect on the day, hitting both of his field-goal attempts and his only point-after try.

12/7/2005

According to Cardinals head coach Dennis Green, Rackers could return to action as early as this Sunday's matchup with the Washington Redskins. The kicker was expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks with a partially torn left calf muscle, but he has reported significant improvement over the past several days and might be available this week. A final decision is expected by Friday or Saturday.

12/2/2005

Tests have revealed that Rackers has a partial tear in his left calf muscle, an injury suffered during practice on Thursday. The kicker is expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks. The team is hopeful Rackers will be back before the end of the season, so he won't be placed on injured reserve at this point.

12/1/2005

Rackers left the Cardinals' practice facilities on crutches Thursday after injuring his left calf in practice earlier in the day. The kicker will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the damage, but he's expected to miss at least one game. The team will bring in possible replacements on Friday.

11/8/2005

Rackers has re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals, agreeing to a four-year contract extension. Official financial terms of the new deal were not released. The kicker has yet to miss this season, nailing all 26 field-goal attempts, including 13 of 40 yards or more.

11/7/2005

Rackers' busy and impressive 2005 campaign continued in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, as he converted all four of his field-goal attempts and his only point-after try. The Cardinals' kicker has yet to miss this season, nailing all 26 field-goal attempts, including 13 of 40 yards or more.

10/3/2005

Rackers was a busy man in Sunday night's victory over the San Francisco 49ers, nailing a career-high six field goals, including four from 40 yards or more. The Cardinals' kicker is perfect on the season, converting all 16 of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries.