Michael Palardy

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Michael Palardy

| image = Michael Palardy.jpg

| image_size =

| alt =

| caption = Palardy with the Carolina Panthers in 2018

| current_team =

| number =

| position = Punter

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|7|6}}

| 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 (2010–2013)

| undraftedyear = 2014

| pastteams =

Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
St. Louis Rams ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
Toronto Argonauts ({{CFL Year|2015}})
Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2021}})
New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2022}})
Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2024}})

| status =

| highlights =

Second-team All-SEC (2013)

| statweek =

| 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. 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.{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Peter |date=March 15, 2021 |title=South Florida native Michael Palardy signs with Dolphins |url=https://www.wptv.com/sports/football/dolphins/south-florida-native-michael-palardy-signs-with-dolphins |access-date=August 15, 2023 |website=WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hyde |first=Dave |date=November 12, 2017 |title=Hyde: From St. Thomas teacher to Carolina Panthers punter — Palardy's lesson in persistence |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2017/11/12/hyde-from-st-thomas-teacher-to-carolina-panthers-punter-palardys-lesson-in-persistence-commentary/ |access-date=August 15, 2023 |website=Sun Sentinel |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Hyde |first=Dave |date=August 9, 2021 |title=Hyde: Michael Palardy failed with 28 teams — then came the biggest challenge for Dolphins punter (and former St. Thomas sub) |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2021/08/09/hyde-michael-palardy-failed-with-28-teams-then-came-the-biggest-challenge-for-dolphins-punter-and-former-st-thomas-sub-commentary/ |access-date=August 15, 2023 |website=Sun Sentinel |language=en-US}} He was rated as a three-star prospect on Rivals.com.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy, 2010 Kicker, Tennessee |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/michael-palardy-60338?view=pv |access-date=August 15, 2023 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}}

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.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Volunteers: Michael Palardy |url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/michael_palardy_586008.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512082101/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/michael_palardy_586008.html |archive-date=May 12, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=UTSports.com}}{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-palardy-1.html |access-date=January 31, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-palardy-1/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=January 31, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-palardy-1/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=January 31, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-palardy-1/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=January 31, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |title=South Carolina at Tennessee Box Score, October 19, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-10-19-tennessee.html |access-date=November 13, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a senior in 2013, he converted 34 of 35 extra point attempts and 14 of 17 field goal attempts.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-palardy-1/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=January 31, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

=Collegiate statistics=

class="wikitable"
colspan="3" \| Michael Palardy ! colspan="7" \| Kicking ! colspan="3" \| Punting
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
[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-palardy-1.html Career] \| Tennessee \| 46 \| 109 \| 115 \| 94.8 \| 37 \| 50 \| 74.0 \| 220 \| 69 \| 2,912 \| 42.2

class="wikitable"

colspan="3" | Michael Palardy

! colspan="7" | Kicking

! colspan="3" | Punting

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

[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-palardy-1.html Career]

| Tennessee

| 46

| 109

| 115

| 94.8

| 37

| 50

| 74.0

| 220

| 69

| 2,912

| 42.2

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 5

| height in = 11 1/4

| weight = 191

| dash = 4.68

| ten split = 1.65

| twenty split = 2.75

| arm span = 29 1/2

| hand span = 9

| note = All values are from Tennessee's Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy – Tennessee, K : 2014 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=111090&DraftYear=2014 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=DraftScout.com}}

}}

=Oakland Raiders=

After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft, Palardy signed with the Oakland Raiders on June 5, 2014.{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2014 |title=Raiders sign three free agents |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/raiders-sign-three-free-agents/54486625-9b7a-453b-a22c-ad1288664dae |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606221414/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Three-Free-Agents/54486625-9b7a-453b-a22c-ad1288664dae |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 6, 2014 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=Raiders.com }} On August 7, 2014, he was waived.{{Cite web |date=August 7, 2014 |title=Raiders sign K Kevin Goessling |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/raiders-sign-k-kevin-goessling/a7044ece-2fda-4141-bae9-de433743afcf |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=Raiders.com |archive-date=November 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128052651/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/raiders-sign-k-kevin-goessling/a7044ece-2fda-4141-bae9-de433743afcf |url-status=dead }} Palardy was signed to the Raiders' practice squad on December 24, 2014.{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2014 |title=Raiders make roster moves |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/raiders-make-roster-moves/57efefe8-aa2e-4719-be99-764f9c9b6e36 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128051849/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/raiders-make-roster-moves/57efefe8-aa2e-4719-be99-764f9c9b6e36 |archive-date=November 28, 2016 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=Raiders.com}}

=St. Louis Rams=

On January 6, 2015, Palardy was signed by the St. Louis Rams.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=January 6, 2015 |title=Palardy, Smelley signed to futures contract |url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/palardy-smelley-signed-to-futures-contract/f07dc8a5-efb3-44f0-8171-11631fc2a5ab |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128133641/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/palardy-smelley-signed-to-futures-contract/f07dc8a5-efb3-44f0-8171-11631fc2a5ab |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 28, 2016 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=TheRams.com }} He was waived on September 1, 2015.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=September 1, 2015 |title=Rams reduce roster to 75 players |url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/rams-reduce-roster-to-75-players/72159584-6524-41c1-9b7c-2e066e51f1a7 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128133643/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/rams-reduce-roster-to-75-players/72159584-6524-41c1-9b7c-2e066e51f1a7 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 28, 2016 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=TheRams.com }}

=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.{{cite web | url=https://www.statscrew.com/football/stats/p-palarmic001 | title=Michael Palardy | publisher=statscrew.com | accessdate=June 1, 2024}} On March 30, 2016, he was released.{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2016 |title=Argonauts sign Canadian kicker Anthony Alix |url=http://www.argonauts.ca/2015/09/30/argonauts-sign-canadian-kicker-anthony-alix/ |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=Argonauts.ca}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Rush, Curtis |date=September 24, 2015 |title=Palardy a common name among Argos kickers |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/argos/2015/09/24/palardy-a-common-name-among-argos-kickers.html |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=thestar.com}}

=Carolina Panthers (first stint)=

On April 4, 2016, Palardy was signed by the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2016 |title=Panthers re-sign DT Kyle Love; sign P Michael Palardy |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/panthers-re-sign-dt-kyle-love-sign-p-michael-palardy/8a853570-7f5a-44f4-a1c3-69730be14f7b |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=November 28, 2016 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=Panthers.com}} He was waived on June 7, 2016.{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2016 |title=Panthers sign punter Mike Scifres |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/panthers-sign-punter-mike-scifres/367a2d9b-d497-4977-8ab7-ecd3dc6b904f |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=Panthers.com |archive-date=November 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128133554/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/panthers-sign-punter-mike-scifres/367a2d9b-d497-4977-8ab7-ecd3dc6b904f |url-status=dead }}

=Baltimore Ravens=

Palardy was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on July 30, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Downing |first=Garrett |date=July 30, 2016 |title=Ravens add another punter to fill 90-man roster |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/ravens-add-another-punter-to-fill-90-man-roster/f93263d8-7f2e-4e23-85d7-3b335752ee77 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731202337/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Add-Another-Punter-To-Fill-90-Man-Roster/f93263d8-7f2e-4e23-85d7-3b335752ee77 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 31, 2016 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com }} On August 3, 2016, he was released.{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=August 3, 2016 |title=Ravens sign running back Stephen Houston, release punter |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/ravens-sign-running-back-stephen-houston-release-punter/24011110-0c13-49eb-87dc-5d95f2c03881 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=November 28, 2016 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}

=Indianapolis Colts=

On August 6, 2016, Palardy was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |date=August 6, 2016 |title=Indianapolis Colts sign P-Michael Palardy |url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/08/06/indianapolis-colts-sign-p-michael-palardy/ |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=Colts.com |archive-date=November 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128050533/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/08/06/indianapolis-colts-sign-p-michael-palardy/ |url-status=dead }} He was waived on August 15, 2016.{{Cite web |date=August 15, 2016 |title=Indianapolis Colts make roster moves |url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/08/15/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-153/ |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=Colts.com |archive-date=November 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128050659/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/08/15/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-153/ |url-status=dead }}

=Cleveland Browns=

Palardy was signed by the Cleveland Browns on August 30, 2016.{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2016 |title=Browns sign P Michael Palardy |url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/browns-sign-p-michael-palardy-/1111abf1-5550-4a8a-9de4-df3b22742f56 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930084036/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-P-Michael-Palardy-/1111abf1-5550-4a8a-9de4-df3b22742f56 |archive-date=September 30, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}} On September 3, 2016, he was waived.{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2016 |title=Browns sign P Britton Colquitt |url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/browns-sign-p-britton-colquitt/ef02bd2f-b0d0-484d-9dc2-7023e6b6db3f |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160905134451/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-P-Britton-Colquitt/ef02bd2f-b0d0-484d-9dc2-7023e6b6db3f |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 5, 2016 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com }} Palardy was signed to the Browns' practice squad on September 5, 2016.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2016 |title=Browns complete practice squad with 3 signings |url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-complete-practice-squad-with-3-signings/602e6acb-526e-4570-9663-2b740fc93309 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=December 11, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}} On September 22, 2016, he was released.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2016 |title=Browns sign LB Scooby Wright III to practice squad |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-LB-Scooby-Wright-III-to-practice-squad/0ce62408-b7c8-4643-9c62-e0e369af3bea |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}

=Atlanta Falcons=

On October 4, 2016, Palardy was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Curtis |date=October 4, 2016 |title=Falcons sign LB Hawk, release LB Schofield |url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/falcons-sign-lb-hawk-release-lb-schofield/cdf0ad8f-ff6d-41ae-b0d2-abd8d1b8b40d |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=February 6, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Max |date=November 14, 2016 |title=Andy Lee placed on IR; Michael Palardy signed |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/andy-lee-placed-on-ir-michael-palardy-signed/6beda071-27df-4e6b-a32e-851a1e30df22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=November 15, 2016 |access-date=November 27, 2016 |website=Panthers.com}} 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.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers – November 17th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611170car.htm |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, in the 2016 season, he finished with 36 punts for 1,531 net yards for a 42.53 average.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalaMi00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=January 31, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In 2017, Palardy won the Panthers' punting job after the Panthers released Lee during final roster cuts.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Michael Palardy wins punting competition |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/michael-palardy-wins-punting-competition-19305400 |access-date=August 14, 2023 |website=Panthers.com}} Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with 71 punts for 3,268 net yards for a 46.03 average.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalaMi00/gamelog/2017 |access-date=January 31, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On April 16, 2018, Palardy signed his exclusive rights tender, staying with the Panthers for the 2018 season.{{Cite web |last=Voth |first=Bill |date=April 16, 2018 |title=QB Taylor Heinicke claimed off waivers |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/QB-Taylor-Heinicke-claimed-off-waivers/07f2cd78-913c-4ae0-9fdb-5c84714960bf |access-date=August 14, 2023 |website=Panthers.com}} On October 2, 2018, Palardy signed a three-year contract extension with the Panthers through the 2021 season.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=October 2, 2018 |title=Panthers sign Michael Palardy to three-year extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-signing-michael-palardy-to-3-year-extension-0ap3000000969427 |access-date=August 14, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}

In the 2018 season, Palardy had 61 punts for a 45.23 average.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalaMi00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=August 15, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 2019 season, Palardy had 75 punts with a 46.03 average.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalaMi00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=August 15, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On July 28, 2020, Palardy was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list (NFI) after suffering a torn ACL in the offseason.{{Cite news |last=Simmons, Myles |date=July 28, 2020 |title=Michael Palardy out for season, Panthers make several roster moves |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/palardy-out-for-season-greg-little-carolina-roster-moves |access-date=July 29, 2020 |work=Panthers.com}} He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 7, 2020,{{Cite news |last=Gantt, Darin |date=December 7, 2020 |title=Panthers place eight players on reserve/COVID list |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-eight-players-on-reserve-covid-list |access-date=January 14, 2021 |work=Panthers.com}} and moved back to the NFI list on December 11.{{Cite tweet |number=1337548274035777538 |user=josephperson |title=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. |author=Joe Person |date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=January 14, 2021}} He was released on February 19, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=February 18, 2021 |title=Panthers release DE Stephen Weatherly, P Michael Palardy |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/stephen-weatherly-michael-palardy-released-carolina |access-date=February 19, 2021 |website=Carolina Panthers Official Website |language=en-US}}

= Miami Dolphins =

Palardy signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on March 15, 2021.{{Cite web |date=March 15, 2021 |title=Miami Dolphins Sign Palardy |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-palardy |access-date=March 15, 2021 |website=Miami Dolphins}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 8, 2021 |title=Chargers QB Justin Herbert, Lions QB Jared Goff among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-13-justin-herbert-jared-goff |access-date=August 14, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} In the 2021 season, Palardy had 78 punts with a 44.73 average.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalaMi00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=August 15, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

= 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.{{Cite web |last=Dolloff |first=Matt |date=October 28, 2022 |title=Patriots have put struggling punter Jake Bailey on notice |url=https://985thesportshub.com/listicle/patriots-have-put-struggling-punter-jake-bailey-on-notice/ |access-date=August 14, 2023 |website=98.5 The Sports Hub}} On November 1, Palardy signed with the Patriots' practice squad.{{Cite web |date=November 1, 2022 |title=Patriots Make Changes on the Practice Squad |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-changes-on-the-practice-squad |access-date=August 14, 2023 |website=Patriots.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on November 19, 2022, following an injury to Bailey.{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Patriots Sign P Michael Palardy to the 53-Man Roster; Place P Jake Bailey on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-p-michael-palardy-to-the-53-man-roster-place-p-jake-bailey-on-inju |access-date=August 14, 2023 |website=Patriots.com}} He appeared in eight games for the Patriots in the 2022 season. He had 42 punts with a 42.40 average.{{Cite web |title=Michael Palardy 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PalaMi00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=August 15, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

=Washington Commanders=

On August 20, 2023, Palardy signed with the Washington Commanders, but was released three days later.{{Cite web |last=Selby |first=Zach |date=August 20, 2023 |title=Commanders sign DT Isaiah Mack, P Michael Palardy; release K Michael Badgley, WR Jalen Sample |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-dt-isaiah-mack-p-michael-palardy-release-k-michael-badgley-wr-ja |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Commanders.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=August 23, 2023 |title=Commanders release Michael Palardy |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-release-michael-palardy |access-date=August 23, 2023 |website=NBCSports.com |language=en-US}}

=Arizona Cardinals=

On December 11, 2024, the Arizona Cardinals signed Palardy to their practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Ely |date=December 11, 2024 |title=NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/11/24 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/12/nfl-practice-squad-updates-12-11-24 |access-date=December 11, 2024 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en}} On December 18, he was signed to their active roster.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=December 18, 2024 |title=Practice Window Opened For Matt Prater, Michael Palardy To Roster |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/practice-window-opened-for-matt-prater-michael-palardy-to-roster |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=AZCardinals.com}}

NFL career statistics

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! colspan="2"| Legend

Bold

| Career high

= Regular season =

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="10"\| Punting
class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
{{abbr\|GP\|Games played}}	Punts	{{abbr\|Yds\|Yards}}	{{Nowrap\|Net Yds}}	{{abbr\|Lng\|Longest punt}}	{{abbr\|Avg\|Average}}	{{Nowrap\|Net Avg}}	{{abbr\|Blk\|Blocked punts}}	{{abbr\|Ins20\|Inside 20 yard line}}	{{abbr\|TB\|Touchbacks}}
2016	CAR \| 7 \|\| 36 \|\| 1,531 \|\| 1,365 \|\| 56 \|\| 42.5 \|\| 37.9 \|\| 0 \|\| 13 \|\| 2
2017	CAR \| 16 \|\| 71 \|\| 3,269 \|\| 3,013 \|\| 63 \|\| 46.0 \|\| 42.4 \|\| 0 \|\| 25 \|\| 4
2018	CAR \| 16 \|\| 61 \|\| 2,759 \|\| 2,498 \|\| 59 \|\| 45.2 \|\| 41.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 24 \|\| 4
2019	CAR \| 16 \|\| 75 \|\| 3,452 \|\| 2,905 \|\| 62 \|\| 46.0 \|\| 38.7 \|\| 0 \|\| 25 \|\| 3
2021	MIA \| 17 \|\| 78 \|\| 3,489 \|\| 3,127 \|\| 65 \|\| 44.7 \|\| 40.1 \|\| 0 \|\| 31 \|\| 5
2022	NE \| 8 \|\| 42 \|\| 1,781 \|\| 1,559 \|\| 58 \|\| 42.4 \|\| 36.3 \|\| 1 \|\| 10 \|\| 5
colspan="2"\| Career	80	363	16,281	14,467	65	44.9	39.7	1	128	23

= Playoffs =

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="10"\| Punting
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{{abbr\|GP\|Games played}}	Punts	{{abbr\|Yds\|Yards}}	{{Nowrap\|Net Yds}}	{{abbr\|Lng\|Longest punt}}	{{abbr\|Avg\|Average}}	{{Nowrap\|Net Avg}}	{{abbr\|Blk\|Blocked punts}}	{{abbr\|Ins20\|Inside 20 yard line}}	{{abbr\|TB\|Touchbacks}}
2017	CAR \| 1 \|\| 3 \|\| 145 \|\| 128 \|\| 53 \|\| 48.3 \|\| 42.7 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| Career	1	3	145	128	53	48.3	42.7	0	1	0

References

External links

[https://www.azcardinals.com/team/players-roster/michael-palardy/ Arizona Cardinals bio]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20170512082101/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/michael_palardy_586008.html Tennessee Volunteers bio]
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rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="10"\| Punting
class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
{{abbr\|GP\|Games played}}	Punts	{{abbr\|Yds\|Yards}}	{{Nowrap\|Net Yds}}	{{abbr\|Lng\|Longest punt}}	{{abbr\|Avg\|Average}}	{{Nowrap\|Net Avg}}	{{abbr\|Blk\|Blocked punts}}	{{abbr\|Ins20\|Inside 20 yard line}}	{{abbr\|TB\|Touchbacks}}
2017	CAR \| 1 \|\| 3 \|\| 145 \|\| 128 \|\| 53 \|\| 48.3 \|\| 42.7 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| Career	1	3	145	128	53	48.3	42.7	0	1	0