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Blankenship converted his only field goal attempt from 47 yards in Saturday's preseason win at Minnesota.

Both Blankenship and Eddy Pineiro have been nearly perfect in training camp and the preseason. Blankenship will likely retain this starting job from last season unless he stumbles. He had a solid rookie campaign, missing only five kicks (including PATs) inside of 50 yards. However, he had a key 33-yard misfire late in the third quarter against Buffalo during the playoffs.

Myers connected on his lone field-goal attempt -- a 40-yard kick -- during Saturday's 30-3 preseason loss to the Broncos.

The Seahawks didn't bring in any competition for Myers after the 30-year-old made all 24 field-goal attempts last season, including 15 from beyond 40 yards. Myers should be selected as a starter in fantasy this season.

Maher (groin) was waived from injured reserve by the Saints with an injury settlement Saturday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Maher was on IR, but with this move New Orleans is responsible to pay him until he's healed. The 31-year-old hasn't played in the NFL since 2019, and his future in the league is uncertain.

Elliott (ankle) isn't in uniform ahead of Thursday's preseason game against the Patriots, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Currently, Elliott is considered day-to-day with an ankle injury, so he likely isn't dealing with anything too serious. But it appears the Eagles are exercising caution and will keep the fifth-year pro on the sidelines for their second exhibition. Elliott was in form in preseason Week 1 versus the Steelers, converting from 47, 47 and 50 yards on his field-goal attempts.

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that Zuerlein (back) is still on track for Week 1, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Cowboys' decision to sign kicker Lirim Hajrullahu has to do with Zuerlein's main camp competition, Hunter Niswander ,"having an issue," according to McCarthy. Zuerlein, meanwhile, hasn't experienced any setbacks in his recovery from offseaosn back surgery and has recently started to ramp up his activity, including handling some kicking reps at practice. Dallas' roster moves all through the offseason have reflected confidence in Zuerlein's chances of suiting up in the Sept. 9 season opener at Tampa Bay.

Maher (groin) reverted to the Saints' injured reserve Tuesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Maher picked up a groin injury shortly after signing with New Orleans on Aug. 9, and he'll shift to injured reserve after being waived/injured Monday. The Saints will need to bring in another kicker to fill in for Wil Lutz, who is expected to be sidelined into October after undergoing core muscle surgery.

Patterson (undisclosed) cleared waivers and reverted to Minnesota's injured reserve Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Patterson was waived/injured by the Vikings on Monday and will remain with the organization after passing through the waiver wire unclaimed. He'll remain on injured reserve all season unless an injury settlement is reached with the team.

Elliott is considered day-to-day due to an ankle injury, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

Elliott turned in a strong performance during last Thursday's preseason game against the Steelers, in which he converted all three of his field-goal attempts, but he appears to have since picked up an ankle injury at practice. The Eagles could need to bring in another kicker to handle reps while Elliott recovers.

Joseph looks set to begin the season as Minnesota's placekicker after Riley Patterson was waived/injured by the Vikings on Monday.

It's possible the Vikings could sign another kicker before the regular season, but for now, Joseph is the clear starter after converting both field-goal attempts in Saturday's preseason game.

Maher (groin) was waived/injured by the Saints on Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football

Maher was brought in to replace Wil Lutz (abdomen) until his expected return in October. However, he suffered a groin injury that has now resulted in him being let go. Should he go unclaimed on waivers, he will revert back to the team's injured reserve.