Bertolet landed on the Chargers' practice squad IR after tweaking his quadriceps during practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: While the exact severity of Bertolet's injury is still unclear, he will be sidelined until at least the Chargers' Week 13 matchup against the Raiders. The 30-year-old made all three of his field-goal attempts and went 6-for-6 on point-after tries while filling in for injured starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) in Weeks 5 and 7. If he comes off the injured list before the end of the season, Bertolet will be eligible for one more elevation from the Chargers' practice squad.
Nov 3, 2022 2:39 PM EST
The Chargers placed Bertolet (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Thursday.
Analysis: Bertolet played in two of the Chargers' last three contests while Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) missed time with separate quadriceps and hamstring injuries. However, the practice-squad kicker is now also dealing with what appears to be a significant injury coming off the team's bye in Week 8, though the exact nature of this issue is still unknown. With Hopkins sidelined on IR and Bertolet unable to play for at least the next four games, Cameron Dicker should operate as the Chargers' primary kicker after being signed to the practice squad Thursday as well.
Nov 3, 2022 1:17 PM EST
Bertolet reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Bertolet filled in for Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) once again, making all three of his PATs. With the Chargers going into a bye week, it's possible Hopkins will be healed in time for Week 9 against the Falcons. However, if he isn't, Bertolet will likely be elevated to the active roster once again.
Oct 24, 2022 4:42 PM EST
Bertolet was elevated off the practice squad Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) is set to miss a bit of time after heroically carrying the Chargers to a win Monday setting the stage for Bertolet to kick Sunday. The rookie kicker filled in for Hopkins back in Week 5 converting all three of his field-goal attempts and three extra-point tries.
Oct 22, 2022 2:46 PM EST
Bertolet reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Bertolet received the promotion with Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) out Sunday against the Browns. He made all three of his field-goal attempts, while also connecting on all three PATs. Depending on Hopkins' status for Week 6, Bertolet could be called upon again to handle the Chargers' kicking duties.
Oct 10, 2022 5:22 PM EST
Bertolet is in line to handle kicking duties for the Chargers on Sunday against the Browns with Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) inactive for the contest, Joe Reedy of The Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Bertolet, who went undrafted out of Texas A&M in 2016, will get his long-awaited chance to make his NFL debut after being elevated from the practice squad Saturday. Unless Hopkins' quad injury proves to be a long-term concern, Bertolet may only be in store for a one-game stint as the Chargers' placekicker. Since he'll be tied to one of the NFL's better offenses, Bertolet could make for a startable option in fantasy leagues in Week 5.
Oct 9, 2022 9:03 AM EST
The Chargers elevated Bertolet to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Cleveland.
Analysis: With regular starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) listed as questionable for Week 5, Bertolet will now be on hand in case he needs to be called upon. The 29-year-old kicker has yet to make his NFL debut, but he will likely find himself starting Sunday.
Oct 8, 2022 2:10 PM EST
Bertolet signed with the Chargers' practice squad on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Bertolet will be insurance for the team if Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) is unable to kick Sunday against the Browns. The former was last on the Panthers' practice squad, and although he has yet to make his NFL debut, Bertolet has played in the AAF, USFL and CFL previously.
Oct 6, 2022 11:16 AM EST
The Panthers cut Bertolet from the practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Bertolet linked up with Carolina due to starting kicker Eddy Pineiro's hip injury. Pineiro ended up being able to go Week 1 and made all four kicks, so Bertolet will need to wait for another opportunity to show his talents.
Sep 13, 2022 7:31 AM EST
The Panthers signed Bertolet to their practice squad Friday, Anthony Rizzuti of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Starting place kicker Eddy Pineiro has been dealing with a hip injury, so Bertolet will operate as an emergency option on the practice squad. The 29-year-old Bertolet originally signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2016, but he's yet to make his NFL debut despite sending time with the Broncos and Jets since then.
Sep 9, 2022 11:08 AM EST
Bertolet signed with the Vikings' practice squad Saturday.
Analysis: The 28-year-old had a visit with the Packers in early December, but he'll instead be joining their NFC North rival. Bertolet could be called upon if Dan Bailey struggles again Sunday after a disastrous Week 14.
Dec 19, 2020 5:28 PM EST
Bertolet is visiting with the Packers this week, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Green Bay's Mason Crosby has missed PATs in back-to-back contests, but he's a perfect 14-for-14 this season on field-goal tries. While the veteran has yet to sit out a game since entering the league in 2007, the Packers are seemingly investigating alternative options in case of an injury or COVID-induced absence. The 28-year-old Bertolet was cut from Carolina's practice squad Dec. 1 and has yet to kick in a regular-season game.
Dec 7, 2020 3:11 PM EST
The Panthers cut Bertolet from the practice squad Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: This has been a weekly occurrence by the Panthers, as Bertolet has been cut and re-signed to the practice squad five times each over the past five weeks. He'll likely be back with the team at some point to serve as the emergency backup kicker once again.
Dec 1, 2020 3:52 PM EST
Bertolet was signed to Carolina's practice squad Saturday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old was once again signed to the Panthers' practice squad to serve as the emergency kicker heading into Sunday's game. Bertolet likely will be cut early in the week if Joey Slye avoids injury versus the Titans.
Nov 28, 2020 8:32 PM EST
Bertolet was released from the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old once again served as Carolina's emergency kicker over the weekend, only to be cut from the practice squad a few days later. Bertolot would be re-signed to the practice squad Saturday if the trend continues.
Nov 24, 2020 8:11 PM EST
Bertolet was signed to Carolina's practice squad Saturday.
Analysis: The Panthers continue the trend of signing Bertolet as the team's emergency kicking heading into the upcoming game. If the cycle continues, the 28-year-old will be cut from the practice squad early next week.
Nov 21, 2020 8:18 PM EST
Bertolet was released from the Panthers practice squad Monday, Alaina Getzenberg of the Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: With Carolina electing to bring on Tommy Stevens as a practice squad quarterback option, Bertolet was let go in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old has yet to make an appearance in an NFL game, though he spent time with the Broncos and Jets prior to his stint in Carolina.
Nov 16, 2020 3:34 PM EST
The Panthers signed Bertolet to the practice squad Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bertolet was cut loose earlier this week, but he's back with the team to serve as its emergency kicker behind Joey Slye. The Texas A&M product has yet to make his NFL debut since entering the league in 2016.
Nov 14, 2020 6:17 PM EST
Bertolet was released from Carolina's practice squad Tuesday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: It's the second time in the past eight days the 28-year-old was cut from the Panthers' practice squad, but he was re-signed to the team's practice squad Saturday. Bertolet has yet to see NFL action since going undrafted out of Texas A&M in 2016.
Nov 10, 2020 4:53 PM EST
Bertolet signed to the Panthers' practice squad Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old was cut from Carolina's practice squad Monday, but he'll rejoin the organization Saturday. Bertolet is unlikely to make his way to the active roster without an injury to starter Joey Slye.
Nov 7, 2020 5:57 PM EST
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