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The Arizona Cardinals don't exactly need help when it comes to the safety position moving into the offseason. Names such as Budda Baker, Jalen Thompson

Arizona Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / January 27

Cardinals Player With Defense's Largest Cap Hit Named a Potential Cut Candidate

The Arizona Cardinals took big strides during the 2024 NFL season. They won four more games than they did in 2023 and were still in the playoff race late in the season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 23

Why Cardinals Shouldn't Cut Starting Safety

The Arizona Cardinals enter a pivotal offseason following an overall successful 2024 season. Tough decisions will be made for who stays and who goes, and the centerfold of that conversation seems to revolve around safety Jalen Thompson.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 23

Cardinals Safety is 2025 Breakout Candidate

The Arizona Cardinals' defense certainly performed above their expectations in 2024. But among the many young defensive players who had a chance to see playing time, one defensive back stands out as a breakout candidate for the upcoming season.

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Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 17

Cardinals Safety Named Cut Candidate

The Arizona Cardinals move into the 2025 offseason with good reason for optimism. After doubling their win total from 2023, the Cardinals walk into this pivotal stretch of months with some of the league's highest cap space on top of five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, which includes the 16th overall selection.

NFL Draft News

Insider reveals Broncos' RB target in first round of NFL Draft

Shilo Sanders fired dad Deion as his agent after going undrafted

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Arizona Cardinals News / Revenge of the Birds / January 16

Over the Cap suggest the Arizona Cardinals could move on from a safety this offseason

Could the Arizona Cardinals move on from Jalen Thompson this offseason. The Arizona Cardinals have some decisions to make heading into the 2025 NFL offseason and one big decision is who they may need to move on from.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / December 8

Cardinals inactives: Everyone is a healthy scratch as S Jalen Thompson set to play

The Arizona Cardinals find themselves completely healthy as they face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14. They did not have any practice squad elevations and, when they released their inactive list, everyone listed was a healthy scratch.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / December 8

Cardinals Get Boost Ahead of Seahawks Rematch

The Arizona Cardinals released their list of inactives ahead of Week 14's rematch against the Seattle Seahawks: This means starting safety Jalen Thompson, who was questionable due to illness, is active and will play in Arizona's biggest game of the season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / December 7

Cardinals Add Surprise Starter to Injury Report vs Seahawks

The Arizona Cardinals are adding starting safety Jalen Thompson to the team's injury report against the Seattle Seahawks as questionable with illness. Thompson practiced with no injury designation all week and was not on Arizona's Friday report that showed players as out, questionable or doubtful.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / December 1

Darius Robinson to make NFL debut; Jalen Thompson returns to lineup

Arizona Cardinals fans will finally get to see the NFL debut of first-round pick defensive lineman Darius Robinson. The team released its inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13 and he was not included for the first time.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 29

Cardinals Offer Injury Updates on Two Key Defenders

The Arizona Cardinals have a massive Week 13 battle approaching against the Minnesota Vikings, and they'll need all hands on deck to prevent back-to-back losses.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / November 27

Cardinals injury report: Who was out, who was limited on Wednesday?

The Arizona Cardinals were back on the practice field Wednesday preparing for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings on the road. The good news was the return of safety Jalen Thompson after missing two games because of an ankle injury.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / November 27

Cardinals injury report: Jalen Thompson returns to practice ahead of Vikings game

Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Thompson missed the last two games with an ankle ailment and did not practice at all last week.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 25

Starter Set to Rejoin Cardinals This Week

The Arizona Cardinals are set to see starting safety Jalen Thompson return to the practice field this week, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. "Injury front - we came out pretty clean, and then moving forward, JT will be back out there on Wednesday, so we'll see how he does.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / November 23

Cardinals make Saturday roster moves ahead of game vs. Seahawks

With safety Jalen Thompson out for the second consecutive game, the Arizona Cardinals will have a familiar face in the secondary with safety Andre Chachere being elevated from the practice squad.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / November 22

Cardinals injury report: Who won't play, might not play vs. Seahawks?

Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson will miss his second consecutive game after being declared out Friday because of an ankle injury. Edge rusher Xavier Thomas was added to the injury report Friday because of a back injury.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 22

Cardinals Rule Starter Out; Three Questionable vs Seahawks

The Arizona Cardinals have ruled out Jalen Thompson with an ankle injury ahead of Week 12's road test against the Seattle Seahawks. Full injury report:

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / November 20

Cardinals injury report: Who was out, limited in Wednesday's practice?

The Arizona Cardinals had their regular practice on Wednesday in Week 12 after Monday’s bonus day and, while having the bye often gets injured players back on the field, that wasn’t the case for safety Jalen Thompson.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / November 20

Cardinals injury report: Jalen Thompson dealing with ankle injury ahead of Seahawks matchup

Safety Jalen Thompson did not participate in the Arizona Cardinals’ practice on Wednesday ahead of the team’s game at the Seattle Seahawks. Running back Emari Demercado was limited in Wednesday’s practice with a shoulder injury.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 20

Key Cardinals Defender Absent From Practice

The Arizona Cardinals did not see starting safety Jalen Thompson on the practice field today as the team prepares for their Week 13 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / November 20

Cardinals’ Jonah Williams activated off IR, Jalen Thompson day to day

TEMPE — The Arizona Cardinals continue to move in the right direction health-wise with the activation of veteran right tackle Jonah Williams off injured reserve on Wednesday.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 11

Cardinals Rookie Impresses in First Start

The Arizona Cardinals weren't sure if starting safety Jalen Thompson would be ready to face Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets in Week 10. Thompson, who started every game prior to Sunday, suffered an ankle injury late in the practice week and was questionable entering game time.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / November 10

Jalen Thompson officially inactive for Cardinals-Jets

GLENDALE — Cardinals veteran safety Jalen Thompson is officially inactive for Arizona’s Week 10 game against quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / December 16, 2023

Jalen Thompson Named One of NFL's Most Valuable Safeties

Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson isn't considered to be the best safety on his team. though Pro Football Focus has graded Thompson as a top five player at his position. PFF recently ranked the NFL's ten most valuable safeties, and Thompson earned a fairly high spot at No.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 10, 2023

Why Arizona Cardinals S Jalen Thompson deserves to be a Pro Bowler

As the 2023 NFL season is winding down, the 2024 Pro Bowl is nearing and the Arizona Cardinals are promoting who should be sent to Orlando for the special event’s festivities.