JALEN THOMPSON NEWS

Tallies six tackles vs. Rams Thompson recorded six tackles (four solo) during the Cardinals' 13-9 loss to the Rams.

Impact Thompson tied with Mack Wilson as the Cardinals' third leading tackler Saturday behind Kyzir White (eight) and Budda Baker (seven). Thompson has logged at least six combined tackles in nine of 14 games, and on the year he's up to 88 tackles (56 solo), three pass defenses and one fumble recovery. The 2019 fifth-round pick has an outside chance of reaching the tackling century mark in Arizona's regular-season finale against San Francisco next Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles Sunday Thompson recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact The Washington State product paced Arizona in total tackles during Sunday's overtime loss, his second game of the season with double-digit stops. Thompson has now accumulated 82 total tackles and two passes defended through 13 appearances, and he's expected to continue starting alongside Budda Baker as part of the Cardinals' top safety duo in the Week 17 matchup against the Rams.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies six stops versus Seattle Thompson recorded six tackles (two solo) in Arizona's loss versus the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact Thompson finished third on the team in tackles behind Budda Baker's 18 and Kyzir White's 13. Thompson has now compiled 66 tackles (41 solo) and two pass deflections in 11 games played this season and will have a chance to add to his total Week 15 versus New England.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charbonnet runs for career-high 134 yards, 2 TDs as NFC West-leading Seahawks beat Cardinals 30-18

Zach Charbonnet ran for a career-high 134 yards and two touchdowns, Geno Smith threw for 233 yards and a score, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-18 to remain...

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Thompson (illness) is active for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Daren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Impact Thompson was a late addition to Arizona's injury report due to feeling under the weather. It looks like he has been able to recover enough to give it a go versus Seattle. As a result, he figures to take on his usual responsibilities at strong safety.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Walker III ruled out for Seahawks heading into crucial NFC West game vs. Cardinals

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been ruled out for Sunday’s crucial NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals because of ankle and calf injuries

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable due to illness Thompson was added to Arizona's injury report Saturday due to an illness, and he is questionable to play Sunday against Seattle, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site report...

Impact Thompson is feeling under the weather ahead of Sunday's NFC West clash, and his status for the game may not be known until the Cardinals announce their inactives list approximately 90 minutes before the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. If Thompson is unable to play, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson would be the top candidate to start at strong safety alongside free safety Budda Baker, while Joey Blount serves in a rotational role at safety.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four tackles in return Thompson tallied four tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-22 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Thompson missed the Cardinals' previous two games due to an ankle injury, but he was able to suit up Sunday and managed to play 98 percent of Arizona's defensive snaps. The veteran safety has logged 60 tackles (39 solo), two pass defenses and one fumble recovery across 10 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Thompson (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The starting safety missed the Cardinals' last two games with the injury. Before that, he played in at least 85 percent of the defensive snaps in each of Arizona's first nine contests, recording 56 tackles (36 solo), two pass breakups and a fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings eager to rev up crowd for December residency at U.S. Bank Stadium, with Cardinals up first

The Minnesota Vikings will mostly be home for the holidays

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Week 13 Thompson (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thompson has missed the Cardinals' last two games due to an ankle injury, and after logging limited practices all week, his status for Sunday's game might not be known until the Cardinals announce their inactives approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson will likely start at strong safety Sunday if Thompson is unable to play.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Thompson (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Thompson has missed the Cardinals' past two games after he was injured in practice leading up to Week 10 against the Jets. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson started in Thompson's place last week against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return in Week 12 Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Despite head coach Jonathan Gannon labeling Thompson as "day-to-day" Wednesday, the 26-year-old was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up in Week 12. With Thompson set to be sidelined for the second consecutive game Sunday, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson is expected to start alongside Budda Baker as part of the Cardinals' top safety duo.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing ankle injury Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that Thompson was in the Cardinals' facility throughout the Week 11 bye rehabbing through his ankle injury, Zach Gerhsman of the team's of...

Impact Thompson was inactive for Week 10 against the Jets due to an ankle injury he suffered in practice. Gannon called Thompson's injury "day-to-day," so even though the sixth-year safety wasn't able to practice Wednesday, there is a chance he could suit up against the Seahawks on Sunday. Thompson will have two more chances to participate in practice this week.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 10 Thompson (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Thompson suffered an ankle injury during practice this week and was deemed questionable heading into the weekend. The veteran safety will have two weeks to try to get back on the field, as Arizona is on bye in Week 11. Rookie Dadrion Taylor-Demerson is starting at strong safety in Thompson's place Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Thompson appears to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday, as he popped up on the Cardinals' injury report Thursday as a limited participant before downgrading to a DNP on Friday. If this ankle issue keeps Thompson sidelined in Week 10, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson will likely serve as Arizona's top strong safety.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Thompson (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact It's a new injury for the Cardinals' veteran safety, who wasn't listed on the practice report Wednesday. His Friday participating bears watching ahead of the weekend. Thompson has started all nine games for Arizona, logging 56 tackles (36 solo), two pass breakups and one fumble recovery. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Joey Blount are the Cardinals' backup safeties.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles Sunday Thompson recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Dolphins.

Impact The Cardinals' top safety duo of Thompson and Budda Baker combined for a whopping 23 total tackles in Sunday's come-from-behind win. Thompson has proved to be an integral part of Arizona's defense this season, tallying 54 total tackles and two passes defended through the team's first eight contests. He's expected to continue starting alongside Baker as the Cardinals host the Bears in Week 9.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers nine tackles in Week 4 Thompson finished Sunday's 42-14 loss to the Cardinals with nine tackles (three solo).

Impact Thompson logged nine total tackles Sunday for a second straight game, and he tied Kyzir White for second-most tackles on the Cardinals behind Budda Baker (14). Thompson played every single defensive snap for a second straight game, and he has done so in three of four contests this season. He's up to 29 tackles (16 solo) on the year.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers nine tackles vs. Detroit Thompson finished Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Lions with nine tackles (six solo).

Impact Thompson was the Cardinals' second-leading tackler Sunday behind Kyzir White (10). Thompson played in 100 percent of the defensive snaps for the second time this season, and through the first three games of the year, he's accrued 20 tackles (13 solo).

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off four passes this season Thompson notched 78 tackles, including 1.0 sack, four interceptions among nine pass defenses and a forced fumble in 15 regular-season contests in 2023.

Impact After surpassing 100 tackles in both of the previous two campaigns, Thompson fell well short of that mark while missing his first games (Weeks 6 and 7) since December 2020. Not only did dealing with four separate injuries impact his overall output, he may have been a culprit of the new coaching staff's change from a 3-4 to a 4-3 scheme. On a positive note, Thompson posted his first career sack and set a career high in interceptions. In 2024, he'll be playing on the second season of the three-year extension he signed with the Cardinals back in September 2022.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures interception in loss Thompson recorded five tackles (four solo) while intercepting a pass and deflecting three others in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bears.

Impact Thompson had one of his best days in pass defense Sunday, securing his fourth interception of the year, picking off Justin Fields in the fourth quarter. The strong safety has now compiled 73 tackles, including a sack, while also adding the four interceptions, eight pass deflections and a forced fumble over 13 contests in 2023.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play versus San Francisco Thompson (toe) carries no injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Thompson finished the week strong as a full participant in Friday's practice and is good to go for Sunday's NFC West clash. He has 62 tackles (47 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three interceptions and a forced fumble over 11 games this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing at Pittsburgh Thompson recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 24-10 win at Pittsburgh.

Impact Thompson tallied seven-plus tackles for the third game in a row and the fifth time this season in Week 13. He's actually had a down year so far compared to his past two seasons, but he'll still be on the fringe of the IDP radar after Arizona's bye in Week 14 thanks to his consistent every-down role.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Thompson (ribs) is active Sunday against the Steelers.

Impact Thompson closed the week with back-to-back limited practices and feels well enough to take the field Sunday in Pittsburgh. He should draw the start at strong safety.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE