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JANUARY 1: Both Nolen and Williams have undergone surgery, Gannon said (via Urban). Gannon declined to confirm whether or not Nolen suffered an ACL tear, but in any case his attention will be focused on rehabbing during the offseason.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Cardinals make Walter Nolen III IR move after injury during Falcons game

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off a close loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday to fall to 3-12 on the season. That is how it has been all year for the Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 22

Cardinals place Garrett Williams and Walter Nolen on IR, ending their 2025 season

GLENDALE – Week 16 was an emotionally draining day for the Arizona Cardinals and their fans. Regardless of the 26-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons to make it seven-straight home losses, two serious injuries to defensive starters took the air out of the building.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Cardinals To Place DT Walter Nolen, CB Garrett Williams On Injured Reserve

The Cardinals are placing defensive tackle Walter Nolen and cornerback Garrett Williams on injured reserve, head coach Jonathan Gannon (via team reporter Darren Urban).

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Arizona Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Cardinals first-round pick in tears as he got carted off the field with non-contact injury

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Walter Nolen III suffered what looked like a serious injury during Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie came up limping as he tried to rush Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins early in the third quarter at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 21

Walter Nolen carted off field for non-contract knee injury in Week 16 vs. Falcons

GLENDALE – Week 16 remains the game of hell for the Arizona Cardinals. In the first quarter, cornerback Garrett Williams was helped off the field due to an apparent non-contract Achilles injury.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 10

Cardinals have rookie sensation return to practice after 2-week absence

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals front seven had its worst performance of the season in Week 14 vs. the Los Angeles Rams. Arizona recorded zero sacks and allowed 249 rushing yards, the most surrendered by the unit this year.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 5

Cardinals running back joins Harrison, Melton, Nolen and more on Week 14 injury report

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals Week 14 injury report vs. the Los Angles Rams is a long one. A total of 13 names on the list, with nine names being ruled out against their NFC West division rival.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / November 29

Cardinals Walter Nolen rated best rookie in 2025 class by Pro Football Focus

GLENDALE – While injuries have tried to slow down Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive tackle Walter Nolen, nothing can stop this 6’4 300-pound beast. The 16th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft missed the entire preseason and the team’s first seven games of the year.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Cardinals’ Walter Nolen among key players out for Buccaneers matchup

As they try to end their three game losing streak, the Arizona Cardinals will face a difficult challenge in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13. And now, the Cardinals will be entering the matchup shorthanded.

NFL News / Burn City Sports / November 26

Cardinals rookie DT Walter Nolen ruled OUT vs. Buccaneers in Week 13

GLENDALE – Star defensive rookie still can’t catch break on the injury front. Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon announced on Wednesday that defensive tackle Walter Nolen won’t be on the practice field this week and will miss Week 13 vs.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 23

Star Rookie Exits Cardinals vs Jaguars With Knee Injury

GLENDALE -- The Arizona Cardinals will be without star rookie Walter Nolen III in the second half agaisnt the Jacksonville Jaguars, as he was ruled out with a knee injury.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 22

Cardinals May Have Found Their Next Defensive Anchor in Walter Nolen

There's many things to scoff at around the Arizona Cardinals and their 3-7 start to the season. Rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen III hasn't been one of them.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / November 14

Cardinals rookie DT Walter Nolen status could make or break Sunday’s 49ers game

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals injury report for Sunday’s Week 11 game vs. the San Francisco 49ers is laughably long. The 18-player list early in the week has shrunk to 13 on Friday, but the quality of players listed could sink Arizona’s chances before it even touch the field.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 11

Cardinals Dodge Massive Bullet With Walter Nolen Injury

The Arizona Cardinals dodged a massive bullet with Walter Nolen's knee injury, according to one NFL insider. CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz gave the following update on X: "An update on Cardinals first-round rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen, who left yesterday’s game vs.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Cardinals DT Walter Nolen’s injury considered minor after Seahawks game

Arizona Cardinals rookie Walter Nolen III avoided a major injury scare in his second professional game. While the first-round pick exited the Cardinals’ Week 10 game against the Seattle Seahawks, the team does not expect his injury to linger.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / November 9

Zay Jones, Walter Nolen III ruled out of Cardinals-Seahawks

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones left Sunday’s lopsided 44-22 loss to the Seattle Seahawks with an Achilles injury and did not return. He ended the afternoon with no catches on one target.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / November 6

Cardinals rookie Walter Nolen calls out Cowboys after stellar debut in Week 9

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals couldn’t have drawn up a better rookie debut for 2025 16th overall pick Walter Nolen. The defensive tackle has been out since the Summer with a calf injury and has been hunger to get back on the field.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 4

Walter Nolen’s Historic NFL Debut Puts Him in Elite Company

The long-awaited rookie debut of Arizona Cardinals DL Walter Nolen III finally happened in the team's upset victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9. Safe to say, Nolen was worth the wait.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Cardinals Activate First-Round DL Walter Nolen III Among Three Roster Moves

The Arizona Cardinals announced they have activated first-round DL Walter Nolen III from the PUP list, allowing him to debut in Week 9 against the Cowboys.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / October 29

Walter Nolen setting up to be difference maker for Cardinals in 2025 season

GLENDALE – It has been two weeks since Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive tackle Walter Nolen has had his 21-day practice window open, and it’s been nothing but violence.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15

Cardinals Open Practice Window For DT Walter Nolen Among Other Moves

The Arizona Cardinals announced they have designated first-round DT Walter Nolen to return from the PUP list this week. They’re also placing TE Travis Vokolek on injured reserve with his season-ending neck injury. Nolen has three weeks to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Cardinals’ Walter Nolen was not impressed with his Madden 26 face scan

Former Ole Miss standout Walter Nolen drew Jalen Carter comparisons as a draft prospect. One scout believed the defensive tackle had the highest ceiling in the 2025 class.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Cardinals move first-round pick to reserve/PUP list

The calf injury that has kept the first-round pick on Arizona’s active/PUP list will now sideline him for at least four games.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Field Level Media / July 23

Cardinals rookie DE Walter Nolen III (calf) to miss start of camp

Arizona Cardinals first-round pick Walter Nolen III is sidelined with a calf injury and there is no timeline for his return. The 21-year-old defensive lineman, selected 16th overall in the 2025 draft, was injured in offseason workouts, coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters on Wednesday.