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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

Questionable to play at Pittsburgh Thompson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thompson was limited at practice Thursday and Friday, so his status for Week 13 seems close to a coin-flip proposition. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Andre Chachere would probably be in line to start.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Thompson (ribs) missed Arizona's practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thompson's status for Sunday's game versus the Steelers is now up in the air as he popped up on the injury report with a ribs injury. Andre Cachere will likely start at safety if Thompson ends up being inactive.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NFL.COM

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NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Added to injury report Thompson is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Rams due to a back injury, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Thompson is a late addition to the injury report, so it is unclear when he picked up the injury. His final status against Los Angeles will likely depend on how his back is feeling closer to kickoff. Should he ultimately be sidelined, Andre Chachere is the likely candidate to fill in for him at safety alongside Budda Baker.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up eight tackles, INT in loss Thompson recorded eight tackles (eight solo) and one interception in Sunday's Week 11 loss to the Texans.

Impact He added one tackle for loss, one QB hit and one pass breakup. Thompson has logged 92 percent of the defensive snaps across the nine games in which he's played, recording 48 tackles (38 solo), four pass breakups, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one sack.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

Will play Sunday Thompson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Thompson missed the last two games with a hamstring injury but is good to go for Sunday after putting in limited practice sessions during the week. He'll resume his spot as the starting strong safety opposite free safety Budda Baker.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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