Arizona Cardinals
Dave Zastudil - #9 - P
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/26/1978 |
| Birthplace | Bay Village, OH |
| College | Ohio |
| Years played | 12 |
| Drafted | 2002, 4th round, 14th pick by Ravens |
2012 STATS
| Punt | Avg | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | 46.5 | 5209 |
The First Fifteen: Week Five
Here's an early look at the Week Five action, the first shortened (and the bye isn't coming at a great time for a few teams) week of the 2011 NFL season.
Cardinals must get act together in crunch time
As long as the Cardinals keep saving their worst for last, a frustrating dry spell figures to continue as far as victories in the desert are concerned.
Shorts and Shells: Week Four
We discuss Cam Newton's distaste for big numbers in close losses; the controversial finish to Giants-Cardinals; the amazing start by wide receivers; and plenty more.
Giants escape desert with 31-27 win
Eli Manning threw two touchdown passes in a 58-second span late in the game and the Giants rallied to stun the Cardinals 31-27 on Sunday.
Cardinals could ill afford to lose Haggans
Arizona hopes it won't lose OLB Clark Haggans, who reportedly could be suspended for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy.
Seahawks grab first win of the season
Behind QB Tavaris Jackson, the Seahawks picked up their first win by beating the Cardinals 13-10 on Sunday.
Cardinals appear to be lacking defensive leadership
Daiiy team observers believe a lack of leadership in the Cardinals' defense has been clearly evident in the season's early stages.
Gano kicks 'Skins past Cardinals
Graham Gano's 34-year dfield goal with 1:45 remaining clincehd a 22-21 Redskins win Sunday over the Cardinals.
Brown's future with Cardinals not looking too bright
We hear the prospect of a long-term future in the desert is looking dim for former first-round OLT Levi Brown, who continues to struggle in pass protection.
Cardinals spoil Newton's NFL debut
Patrick Peterson made amends for a long afternoon at cornerback with an 89-yard punt return for the go-ahead touchdown and the Cardinals escaped with a 28-21 victory over the Panthers.
Cardinals throwing caution to wind with young CBs
For better or worse, the Cardinals will be counting on two cornerbacks starting for the first time at the pro level in Patrick Peterson and A.J. Jefferson.
Only Bucs fail to avoid blackout
The Cardinals, Chargers and Rams announced on Thursday they have avoided blackouts and that their Week One games will be shown on local TV.
The First Fifteen: Early Week One primer
In the inaugural edition of "The First Fifteen," we look at the 15 most compelling story lines as we enter Week One.
Cardinals 2011 preview
The Cardinals desperately hope their expensive gamble on QB Kevin Kolb will make fans forget Kurt Warner and save coach Ken Whisenhunt's job.
No serious competition for Cardinals' Porter
The Cardinals were hoping that one of their young players would challenge Joey Porter for the starting ROLB job, but it didn't happen, according to our NFC Whispers.
PLAYER NEWS
Zastudil has won the punting job for the Cardinals.|||||||
The Cardinals released Graham, the team's punter the past two seasons so Zastudil has beaten out the incumbent.
Zastudil is out for the season because of a right knee injury.|||||||
Coach Eric Mangini said Zastudil's surgically repaired knee was not responding, so the team decided to place him on injured reserve, ending his season before it started. Zastudil missed eight games last season with a torn patellar tendon in his plant leg. Zastudil had an operation during the offseason. Mangini said he expects the 31-year-old Zastudil to do all he can to get back for 2011. Reggie Hodges will take over as Cleveland's starting punter.
Zastudil will miss more training camp when he returns from Colorado after getting his right knee examined.|||||||
Zastudil had been expected to return to the Browns by now, but coach Eric Mangini said "plans changed" and the eight-year veteran will not be back until Wednesday. Mangini said Zastudil did not undergo another procedure on his knee. He had surgery on a torn patellar tendon late last season. Mangini did not say Monday when he expected Zastudil to be back on the field.
Zastudil was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury.|||||||
Zastudil played in eight games for the Browns this season and averaged 44.7 yards per punt.
Zastudil will not play in the team's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday because of a back injury.|||||||
Zastudil's back injury limited his participation in practice in the week leading up to the team's regular season debut. He had been listed as questionable by the team Friday.
