Michael Palardy Explained
Michael Palardy |
Position: | Punter |
Birth Date: | 6 July 1992 |
Birth Place: | Margate, Florida, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 11 |
Weight Lbs: | 200 |
High School: | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) |
College: | Tennessee |
Undraftedyear: | 2014 |
Pastteams: |
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Highlights: |
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Statseason: | 2023 |
Statlabel1: | Punts |
Statvalue1: | 363 |
Statlabel2: | Punting yards |
Statvalue2: | 16,281 |
Statlabel3: | Average punt |
Statvalue3: | 44.9 |
Statlabel4: | Longest punt |
Statvalue4: | 65 |
Statlabel5: | Inside 20 |
Statvalue5: | 128 |
Pfr: | PalaMi00 |
Michael Albert Palardy (born July 6, 1992) is an American professional football punter who is a free agent. He played college football at Tennessee and was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He has also been a member of the St. Louis Rams, Toronto Argonauts, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Washington Commanders.
Early life
Paladry attended and played high school football at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.[1] [2] [3] He was rated as a three-star prospect on Rivals.com.[4]
College career
Palardy attended the University of Tennessee, where he played on the Tennessee Volunteers football team from 2010 to 2013 under head coaches Derek Dooley and Butch Jones.[5] [6] During his time with the Volunteers, Palardy had roles as the placekicker and punter.
As a freshman in 2010, Palardy converted 13 of 14 extra point attempts and 5 of 7 field goal attempts. In addition, he had four punts for 157 yards for a 39.3 average.[7] As a sophomore in 2011, he converted 25 of 26 extra point attempts and 9 of 14 field goal attempts. In addition, he had 14 punts for 515 net yards for a 36.8 average.[8] As a junior in 2012, he converted 37 of 40 extra point attempts and 9 of 12 field goal attempts. In addition, he had 36 punts for 1,551 net yards for a 43.1 average.[9] On October 19, 2013, against the No. 11 South Carolina Gamecocks, Palardy hit a game-winning 19-yard field goal as time expired to give the Volunteers their first win over a ranked opponent in several years.[10] As a senior in 2013, he converted 34 of 35 extra point attempts and 14 of 17 field goal attempts.[11]
Collegiate statistics
Michael Palardy | Kicking | Punting |
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Year | School | G | XPM | XPA | XP% | FGM | FGA | FG% | Pts | Punts | Yds | Avg |
2010 | Tennessee | 11 | 13 | 14 | 92.9 | 5 | 7 | 71.4 | 28 | 4 | 157 | 39.3 |
2011 | Tennessee | 11 | 25 | 26 | 96.2 | 9 | 14 | 64.3 | 52 | 14 | 515 | 36.8 |
2012 | Tennessee | 12 | 37 | 40 | 92.5 | 9 | 12 | 75.0 | 64 | 36 | 1,551 | 43.1 |
2013 | Tennessee | 12 | 34 | 35 | 97.1 | 14 | 17 | 82.4 | 76 | 15 | 689 | 45.9 |
Career | Tennessee | 46 | 109 | 115 | 94.8 | 37 | 50 | 74.0 | 220 | 69 | 2,912 | 42.2 | |
Professional career
Oakland Raiders
After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft, Palardy signed with the Oakland Raiders on June 5, 2014.[12] On August 7, 2014, he was waived.[13] Palardy was signed to the Raiders' practice squad on December 24, 2014.[14]
St. Louis Rams
On January 6, 2015, Palardy was signed by the St. Louis Rams.[15] He was waived on September 1, 2015.[16]
Toronto Argonauts
Palardy was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on September 19, 2015. He played in one game for the Argonauts in 2015, punting six times and scoring one rouge.[17] On March 30, 2016, he was released.[18] While with the Argonauts, he was teammates with fellow kicker Justin Palardy, who was also signed by the team in September. They are not related.[19]
Carolina Panthers (first stint)
On April 4, 2016, Palardy was signed by the Carolina Panthers.[20] He was waived on June 7, 2016.[21]
Baltimore Ravens
Palardy was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on July 30, 2016.[22] On August 3, 2016, he was released.[23]
Indianapolis Colts
On August 6, 2016, Palardy was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.[24] He was waived on August 15, 2016.[25]
Cleveland Browns
Palardy was signed by the Cleveland Browns on August 30, 2016.[26] On September 3, 2016, he was waived.[27] Palardy was signed to the Browns' practice squad on September 5, 2016.[28] On September 22, 2016, he was released.[29]
Atlanta Falcons
On October 4, 2016, Palardy was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[30] He was waived on October 11, 2016.
Carolina Panthers (second stint)
Palardy was signed by the Panthers on November 14, 2016, after Andy Lee was placed on injured reserve.[31] He made his NFL debut against the New Orleans Saints in Week 11. He recorded six punts for 280 net yards for a 46.67 average.[32] Overall, in the 2016 season, he finished with 36 punts for 1,531 net yards for a 42.53 average.[33]
In 2017, Palardy won the Panthers' punting job after the Panthers released Lee during final roster cuts.[34] Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with 71 punts for 3,268 net yards for a 46.03 average.[35]
On April 16, 2018, Palardy signed his exclusive rights tender, staying with the Panthers for the 2018 season.[36] On October 2, 2018, Palardy signed a three-year contract extension with the Panthers through the 2021 season.[37]
In the 2018 season, Palardy had 61 punts for a 45.23 average.[38] In the 2019 season, Palardy had 75 punts with a 46.03 average.[39]
On July 28, 2020, Palardy was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list (NFI) after suffering a torn ACL in the offseason.[40] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 7, 2020,[41] and moved back to the NFI list on December 11.[42] He was released on February 19, 2021.[43]
Miami Dolphins
Palardy signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on March 15, 2021.[44] In Week 13, Palardy had six punts, with a long of 65, including three landing inside the 20-yard line in a 20–9 win over the New York Giants, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[45] In the 2021 season, Palardy had 78 punts with a 44.73 average.[46]
New England Patriots
On October 27, 2022, Palardy was hosted for a workout with the New England Patriots, following a poor performance from Jake Bailey the previous game.[47] On November 1, Palardy signed with the Patriots' practice squad.[48] He was promoted to the active roster on November 19, 2022, following an injury to Bailey.[49] He appeared in eight games for the Patriots in the 2022 season. He had 42 punts with a 42.40 average.[50]
Washington Commanders
On August 20, 2023, Palardy signed with the Washington Commanders, but was released three days later.[51] [52]
NFL career statistics
Regular season
Year | Team | Punting |
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| CAR | 7 | 36 | 1,531 | 1,365 | 56 | 42.5 | 37.9 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
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| CAR | 16 | 71 | 3,269 | 3,013 | 63 | 46.0 | 42.4 | 0 | 25 | 4 |
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| CAR | 16 | 61 | 2,759 | 2,498 | 59 | 45.2 | 41.0 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
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| CAR | 16 | 75 | 3,452 | 2,905 | 62 | 46.0 | 38.7 | 0 | 25 | 3 |
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| MIA | 17 | 78 | 3,489 | 3,127 | 65 | 44.7 | 40.1 | 0 | 31 | 5 |
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| NWE | 8 | 42 | 1,781 | 1,559 | 58 | 42.4 | 36.3 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
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Career | 80 | 363 | 16,281 | 14,467 | 65 | 44.9 | 39.7 | 1 | 128 | 23 | |
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Playoffs
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Burke . Peter . March 15, 2021 . South Florida native Michael Palardy signs with Dolphins . August 15, 2023 . WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm . en.
- Web site: Hyde . Dave . November 12, 2017 . Hyde: From St. Thomas teacher to Carolina Panthers punter — Palardy's lesson in persistence . August 15, 2023 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
- Web site: Hyde . Dave . August 9, 2021 . Hyde: Michael Palardy failed with 28 teams — then came the biggest challenge for Dolphins punter (and former St. Thomas sub) . August 15, 2023 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
- Web site: Michael Palardy, 2010 Kicker, Tennessee . August 15, 2023 . Rivals.com . en-US.
- Web site: Tennessee Volunteers: Michael Palardy . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170512082101/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/michael_palardy_586008.html . May 12, 2017 . November 27, 2016 . UTSports.com.
- Web site: Michael Palardy College Stats . January 31, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2010 Game Log . January 31, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2011 Game Log . January 31, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2012 Game Log . January 31, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: South Carolina at Tennessee Box Score, October 19, 2013 . November 13, 2017 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2013 Game Log . January 31, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: June 5, 2014 . Raiders sign three free agents . November 27, 2016 . Raiders.com .
- Web site: August 7, 2014 . Raiders sign K Kevin Goessling . November 27, 2016 . Raiders.com . November 28, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161128052651/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/raiders-sign-k-kevin-goessling/a7044ece-2fda-4141-bae9-de433743afcf . dead .
- Web site: December 24, 2014 . Raiders make roster moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161128051849/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/raiders-make-roster-moves/57efefe8-aa2e-4719-be99-764f9c9b6e36 . November 28, 2016 . November 27, 2016 . Raiders.com.
- Web site: Simmons . Myles . January 6, 2015 . Palardy, Smelley signed to futures contract . November 27, 2016 . TheRams.com .
- Web site: Simmons . Myles . September 1, 2015 . Rams reduce roster to 75 players . November 27, 2016 . TheRams.com .
- Web site: Michael Palardy . statscrew.com . June 1, 2024.
- Web site: March 30, 2016 . Argonauts sign Canadian kicker Anthony Alix . November 27, 2016 . Argonauts.ca.
- Web site: Rush, Curtis . September 24, 2015 . Palardy a common name among Argos kickers . November 27, 2016 . thestar.com.
- Web site: April 4, 2016 . Panthers re-sign DT Kyle Love; sign P Michael Palardy . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161128133144/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/panthers-re-sign-dt-kyle-love-sign-p-michael-palardy/8a853570-7f5a-44f4-a1c3-69730be14f7b . November 28, 2016 . November 27, 2016 . Panthers.com.
- Web site: June 7, 2016 . Panthers sign punter Mike Scifres . November 27, 2016 . Panthers.com . November 28, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161128133554/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/panthers-sign-punter-mike-scifres/367a2d9b-d497-4977-8ab7-ecd3dc6b904f . dead .
- Web site: Downing . Garrett . July 30, 2016 . Ravens add another punter to fill 90-man roster . November 27, 2016 . BaltimoreRavens.com .
- Web site: Mink . Ryan . August 3, 2016 . Ravens sign running back Stephen Houston, release punter . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161128134100/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/ravens-sign-running-back-stephen-houston-release-punter/24011110-0c13-49eb-87dc-5d95f2c03881 . November 28, 2016 . November 27, 2016 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
- Web site: August 6, 2016 . Indianapolis Colts sign P-Michael Palardy . November 27, 2016 . Colts.com . November 28, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161128050533/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/08/06/indianapolis-colts-sign-p-michael-palardy/ . dead .
- Web site: August 15, 2016 . Indianapolis Colts make roster moves . November 27, 2016 . Colts.com . November 28, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161128050659/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/08/15/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-153/ . dead .
- Web site: August 30, 2016 . Browns sign P Michael Palardy . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170930084036/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-P-Michael-Palardy-/1111abf1-5550-4a8a-9de4-df3b22742f56 . September 30, 2017 . November 27, 2016 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- Web site: September 3, 2016 . Browns sign P Britton Colquitt . November 27, 2016 . ClevelandBrowns.com .
- Web site: September 5, 2016 . Browns complete practice squad with 3 signings . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171211213532/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-complete-practice-squad-with-3-signings/602e6acb-526e-4570-9663-2b740fc93309 . December 11, 2017 . November 27, 2016 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- Web site: September 22, 2016 . Browns sign LB Scooby Wright III to practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107055412/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-LB-Scooby-Wright-III-to-practice-squad/0ce62408-b7c8-4643-9c62-e0e369af3bea . November 7, 2017 . November 27, 2016 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- Web site: Jackson . Curtis . October 4, 2016 . Falcons sign LB Hawk, release LB Schofield . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170206212602/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-LB-Hawk-Release-LB-Schofield/cdf0ad8f-ff6d-41ae-b0d2-abd8d1b8b40d . February 6, 2017 . November 27, 2016 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: Henson . Max . November 14, 2016 . Andy Lee placed on IR; Michael Palardy signed . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161115193229/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Andy-Lee-placed-on-IR-Michael-Palardy-signed/6beda071-27df-4e6b-a32e-851a1e30df22 . November 15, 2016 . November 27, 2016 . Panthers.com.
- Web site: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers – November 17th, 2016 . November 14, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2016 Game Log . January 31, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: September 2, 2017 . Michael Palardy wins punting competition . August 14, 2023 . Panthers.com.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2017 Game Log . January 31, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Voth . Bill . April 16, 2018 . QB Taylor Heinicke claimed off waivers . August 14, 2023 . Panthers.com.
- Web site: Shook . Nick . October 2, 2018 . Panthers sign Michael Palardy to three-year extension . August 14, 2023 . NFL.com.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2018 Game Log . August 15, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2019 Game Log . August 15, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- News: Simmons, Myles . July 28, 2020 . Michael Palardy out for season, Panthers make several roster moves . July 29, 2020 . Panthers.com.
- News: Gantt, Darin . December 7, 2020 . Panthers place eight players on reserve/COVID list . January 14, 2021 . Panthers.com.
- 1337548274035777538 . josephperson . Panthers punter Michael Palardy also was activated from the COVID list today, per the transactions report. Palardy has been on the non-football injury list after tearing his ACL. . Joe Person . December 11, 2020 . January 14, 2021.
- Web site: Gantt . Darin . February 18, 2021 . Panthers release DE Stephen Weatherly, P Michael Palardy . February 19, 2021 . Carolina Panthers Official Website . en-US.
- Web site: March 15, 2021 . Miami Dolphins Sign Palardy . March 15, 2021 . Miami Dolphins.
- Web site: Gordon . Grant . December 8, 2021 . Chargers QB Justin Herbert, Lions QB Jared Goff among NFL Players of the Week . August 14, 2023 . NFL.com.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2021 Game Log . August 15, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Dolloff . Matt . October 28, 2022 . Patriots have put struggling punter Jake Bailey on notice . August 14, 2023 . 98.5 The Sports Hub.
- Web site: November 1, 2022 . Patriots Make Changes on the Practice Squad . August 14, 2023 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: November 19, 2022 . Patriots Sign P Michael Palardy to the 53-Man Roster; Place P Jake Bailey on Injured Reserve . August 14, 2023 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: Michael Palardy 2022 Game Log . August 15, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Selby . Zach . August 20, 2023 . Commanders sign DT Isaiah Mack, P Michael Palardy; release K Michael Badgley, WR Jalen Sample . August 20, 2023 . Commanders.com . en-US.
- Web site: Alper . Josh . August 23, 2023 . Commanders release Michael Palardy . August 23, 2023 . NBCSports.com . en-US.