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01-02-2010, 10:17 PM
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NFL.com Wire Reports
The Arizona Cardinals announced a couple of roster moves Saturday.
The team released kicker Mike Nugent and elevated defensive end Jason Banks from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster.
NFL RedZone
Nugent was signed because Neil Rackers has been bothered by a groin injury, which forced him to miss the last two games. Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said Rackers will play Sunday against the Packers, accordig to the team's official Web site.
Nugent was released by Tampa Bay on Oct. 5 after he missed two field goals in a 16-13 loss to Washington. He signed with the Buccaneers as a free agent after four seasons with the New York Jets.
Banks re-signed with the Cardinals practice squad on Nov. 24 where he has spent the past six weeks.He was in training camp with the Cardinals before being placed on injured reserve Aug. 6.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
NFL.com Wire Reports
The Arizona Cardinals announced a couple of roster moves Saturday.
The team released kicker Mike Nugent and elevated defensive end Jason Banks from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster.
NFL RedZone
Nugent was signed because Neil Rackers has been bothered by a groin injury, which forced him to miss the last two games. Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said Rackers will play Sunday against the Packers, accordig to the team's official Web site.
Nugent was released by Tampa Bay on Oct. 5 after he missed two field goals in a 16-13 loss to Washington. He signed with the Buccaneers as a free agent after four seasons with the New York Jets.
Banks re-signed with the Cardinals practice squad on Nov. 24 where he has spent the past six weeks.He was in training camp with the Cardinals before being placed on injured reserve Aug. 6.
The Associated Press contributed to this report