Phil Dawson
K FA
Thu 8/1/19 2:41 PM

Dawson announced Thursday that he is retiring from the NFL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson, most recently with the Cardinals, hasn't played since November of last year, when he was placed on injured reserve due to a hip injury. Now, after 20 years in the league, the veteran has decided to call it a career.

Phil Dawson
K FA
Mon 11/26/18 3:10 PM

Dawson (hip) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 20-year veteran has been dealing with an undisclosed hip injury that may have played a role in Dawson's missed field goal during Sunday's game against the Chargers. Taking his place on the roster is Zane Gonzalez, who converted two of five field goals in two games with the Browns to start the year. Set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the league year, the 43-year-old Dawson isn't guaranteed to continue to his professional career in 2019.

Phil Dawson
K FA
Sun 11/25/18 3:14 PM

Dawson (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson will play through a right hip injury that landed him on the injury report heading into the weekend, though coach Steve Wilks relayed his kicker was "fine" Friday.

Phil Dawson
K FA
Fri 11/23/18 4:17 PM

Dawson (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's road game against the Chargers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
During media availability Friday, coach Steve Wilks told Urban that Dawson is "fine" and "will kick" this weekend. However, Dawson's listing indicates there's a sliver of doubt regarding his ability to play through a right hip injury. The decision on whether he'll suit up will emerge approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 PM ET kickoff. There's no other kicker on the Cardinals' 53-man roster, but Zane Gonzalez is member of the practice squad.

Phil Dawson
K FA
Fri 11/23/18 2:54 PM

Dawson (hip) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Chargers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Cardinals' expectation became obvious when fellow kicker Matthew McCrane was released Monday. There isn't much reason to consider Dawson for fantasy lineups in a road game against a likely playoff team. The 43-year-old has attempted just six field goals in nine games this season, consistently deprived of opportunities while attached to a terrible offense.

Phil Dawson
K FA
Wed 11/21/18 7:35 PM

Dawson (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson missed Sunday's loss to the Raiders due to a hip issue, and still appears to be progressing in his recovery. Though the 43-year-old's Week 12 status seems to be in question, the Cardinals' decision to release fellow kicker Matt McCrane earlier this week indicates that Dawson is expected to suit up against the Chargers.

Phil Dawson
K FA
Mon 11/19/18 5:01 PM

Dawson (hip) is expected to play during Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson missed Sunday's loss to the Raiders due to a lingering hip injury, but appears on track to fully recover in time for Week 12. With Dawson on track to suit up, the Cardinals have released emergency kicker Matt McCrane.

Phil Dawson
K FA
Sun 11/18/18 2:40 PM

Dawson (hip) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Raiders, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson made just one limited appearance in practice this week, which likely precipitated the signing of Matt McCrane on Saturday. The decision was a prescient one, as Dawson was unable to gain clearance from the team's training staff. In three games for the Raiders this season, McCrane connected on five of nine field-goal attempts and all five point-after tries.

Phil Dawson
K FA
Sat 11/17/18 4:44 PM

The Cardinals signed kicker Matthew McCrane on Saturday, shedding doubt on Dawson's (hip) status for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson has been battling the hip issue since Week 8 and is listed as questionable after being unable to practice this week. The signing of McCrane indicates the Cardinals aren't confident in Dawson's availability for Sunday's game, although the 43-year-old has yet to have any downgrade to his official designation.

Phil Dawson
K FA
Fri 11/16/18 3:29 PM

Dawson (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against Oakland, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dawson has been dealing with the hip injury since Week 8, although he has recent. Kicker Matthew McCrane -- who the Cardinals at one point had on their practice squad -- was brought in for a workout, and it would be a worrying sign for Dawson if he were to be officially signed.