JALEN THOMPSON NEWS

Puts up seven stops Thompson had seven tackles, including one tackle for loss, during Sunday's 31-19 win at Jacksonville.

Impact Thompson was relatively quiet in the season opener (two solo tackles) on an 84-percent share of the Cardinals' defensive snaps. In the past two games, he's combined for 15 stops and a quarterback hit on 96 percent of those plays. As long as he continues to remain on the field on most downs, Thompson may be harkening back to the 2019 campaign, when he put up 57 tackles as a rookie fifth-round pick of the NFL Supplemental Draft. There are a number of premier tacklers in Arizona's defense -- fellow safety Budda Baker and inside linebackers Jordan Hicks and Isaiah Simmons to name three -- but Thompson seems to have carved out his own portion so far this year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts eight tackles Week 2 Thompson racked up eight tackles and one quarterback hit during Sunday's 34-33 victory against the Vikings.

Impact A fifth-round pick in the NFL Supplemental Draft back in 2019, Thompson was productive as a rookie, with 57 tackles, three pass defenses and one interception in 15 games. He only managed five appearances last season due to injury, so his performance Sunday is an encouraging sign that significant tackle counts remain possible for the starting strong safety. Thompson will look to continue the momentum Week 3 in Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Week 16 Thompson (ankle) has been deemed inactive for Saturday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Thompson's confirmed Week 16 absence marks the 22-year-old's 11th of the season, aligning Chris Banjo for a potential third start in four games at the strong safety spot. Thompson, a Washington State product, missed just one game all of last season after the Cardinals selected him with a fifth-round pick in the 2019 draft.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals fairly healthy for pivotal game vs. 49ers

The Arizona Cardinals are fairly healthy as they try make a push for their first trip to the playoffs since 2015

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Week 16 status questionable Thompson (ankle) has been labeled questionable heading into Saturday's game against San Francisco, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The second-year man has struggled to stay on the field this season, posting a total of four starts. An ankle injury kept Thompson on injured reserve for much of September and October, and upon his Week 9 return, he was only capable of mustering three appearances before being shelved once again. The same ankle continues to beleaguer Thompson, but at least he was able to register a trio of limited sessions this week, providing hope for a Week 16 appearance.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited participant Thompson (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.

Impact The Cardinals didn't actually take the field Tuesday, but Thompson looks poised to make his first practice appearance in over a month this week. It's still uncertain if he'll be ready for Saturday's game against the 49ers. He's trending in the right direction, though, and he should reclaim the starting strong safety job upon return.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss another game Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Thompson has yet to practice since suffering this ankle injury back in Week 11. Chris Banjo has been starting in Thompson's place, a trend that is expected to continue in Week 15.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to miss third straight game Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Thompson will miss a third straight game and isn't making much progress in his recovery, as he didn't practice all week. His next opportunity to play will be a home matchup against the Eagles in Week 14. Chris Banjo is expected to start at strong safety in Week 14 after he registered 10 tackles in Thompson's place last week against the Rams.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giants QB Jones practices, questionable vs. Cardinals

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is listed as questionable for the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ankle still bothersome Thompson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Thompson has missed the last two games with his ankle injury, and this missed practice doesn't bode well for his chances of getting back on the field Sunday against the Giants. The safety will have two more chances to raise his practice participation this week in hopes of suiting up.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Thompson, Rashard Lawrence inactive for Cardinals in Week 13 The Cardinals get one rookie defensive lineman back but not both.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle

The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Rams Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Thompson didn't practice this week and will miss a second consecutive game. Chris Banjo saw an uptick in snaps with Thompson sidelined last week. Deionte Thompson, who has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, should be in the running for the starting strong safety role as well.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Wednesday Thompson (ankle) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph predicted that Thompson would miss "a game or two" after hurting his ankle in Week 11 against the Seahawks. Thompson already sat out last week's loss to the Patriots, and a DNP to start the week supports the notion that he's in danger of missing a consecutive game. Chris Banjo will continue to handle the first-team practice reps at strong safety until Thompson returns.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out

With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans Saints

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to miss more time Thompson is expected to miss a game or two after injury his ankle in Thursday's loss to the Seahawks, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Thompson missed five games with an ankle injury earlier this season, and he aggravated the injury against the Seahawks. The team doesn't believe he'll require another IR stint, but a two-week absence is on the table. Until the second-year safety returns, Chris Banjo is slated to start at safety alongside Budda Baker.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals, Murray bruised after frustrating loss to Seattle

Arizona’s playoff hopes took a hit during Thursday night’s 28-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with injury in ankle again Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that Thompson (ankle) aggravated the same ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve earlier this season in Thursday's loss to Seattle, Kyle...

Impact Kingsbury added that he hopes the injury is less severe this time around. While Thompson has the benefit of three extra days off before the team's Week 12 trip to New England, it's concerning that the injury that forced him out of Thursday's game is in the same spot that gave Thompson significant trouble earlier this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson throws for 2 TDs, Seahawks hold off Cardinals 28-21

Russell Wilson rebounded from his worst performance of the season to throw for two touchdowns, and the Seattle Seahawks moved back on top of the NFC West with a 28-21 win over the...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilson throws 2 TDs, Seahawks hold off Cardinals 28-21

Russell Wilson rebounded from his worst performance of the season to throw for two touchdowns, and the Seattle Seahawks moved back on top of the NFC West with a 28-21 win over the...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves with leg injury Thompson will not return to Thursday's game against the Seahawks due to a leg injury, Craig Grialou of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Thompson had to be carted off the field late in the first half due to the severity of his injury. For at least the rest of Thursday's contest, Chris Banjo stands to handle Arizona's strong safety reps.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Great or just pretty good? Cards working to continue rise

The Arizona Cardinals appear ahead of schedule on their franchise rebuild and have a 5-3 record

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals lose ground in NFC West with frustrating loss

A frustrating 34-31 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday kept the Arizona Cardinals out of a tie for first place in the NFC West

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS