Joshua Karty

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		25	79.6%
2025		8	66.7%
2024		17	85.3%

Updated Mar 22, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Cardinals secured excellent value by locking up Joshua Karty at just $1.1M annually, earning a B+ CVI that reflects smart roster management at a crucial but often overlooked position. While Karty grades as a rotational player in our performance metrics, that tier actually represents solid starter production for a kicker — a position where consistency matters more than ceiling, and Arizona found exactly that at a bargain rate. The financial commitment is minimal risk for a team that desperately needed stability in the kicking game, especially considering veteran specialists often command $3-4M annually in today's market. This deal likely includes team-friendly terms given the modest AAV, providing Arizona with cost certainty while Karty establishes himself as their long-term solution. The Cardinals addressed a position of need without breaking the bank, freeing up resources for premium positions while ensuring they won't be haunted by missed field goals in tight games.

Performance Analysis

Joshua Karty earns a D grade as a young kicker adjusting to the NFL with the Cardinals. The transition from college kicking to the professional level is significant — the distances are longer, the pressure is greater, and the margin for error disappears. Karty has shown the leg strength to handle NFL distances, but the accuracy on clutch kicks needs to improve for Arizona to feel comfortable with him long-term. The Cardinals invested draft capital in him, which shows confidence in his potential, but the returns haven't matched the investment yet. Consistency is the name of the game for young kickers, and Karty is still searching for it.