Texans Released Kicker Matt Ammendola

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Houston Texans signed kicker Matt Ammendola earlier this week. But his deal with the franchise only lasted a few days.

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On Saturday afternoon, the Texans officially released Ammendola.

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Ammendola missed one of his two field goal attempts on Thursday against the San Francisco 49ers.

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He missed Thursday's preseason finale because of a short-term injury.

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Now that Ammendola has been released.

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He will be elsewhere for an opportunity.

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Ammendola appeared in 11 games for the New York Jets last season. He was 13-of-19 on field goals and 14-of-15 on extra points.

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