ZAVEN COLLINS NEWS

Zaven Collins reads Pats' HB-screen play like a book for 2-yard TFL Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins reads a New England Patriots' screen play like a book for a 2-yard tackle for loss.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • NFL.COM

Next 5 games could shape reeling Cardinals' long-term future

The Arizona Cardinals are trying to remain optimistic about their season, clinging to the possibility of a miracle run into the NFC playoff bracket

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals head into bye week smarting from last-minute loss

Kliff Kingsbury and the Arizona Cardinals nearly gained some crucial momentum heading into their long-awaited bye week

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Accrues seven tackles in Week 11 Collins totaled seven tackles during Monday's 38-10 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Collins followed up a season-low tackle tally (three) from Week 10 with a more typical stat line one game later. He's one of two Cardinals with at least 70 tackles (71, to be precise) alongside safety Budda Baker (85), helping Colllins rank in a tie for 35th in the NFL with the Seahawks' Cody Barton. Collins will aim to keep it up Sunday versus the Chargers before Arizona's Week 13 bye.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big Red Rage - Zaven Collins Making Mark Ep. 585 - Midway through his second season, linebacker Zaven Collins is showing the potential that made him the Cardinals' top pick in the 2...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals visit Rams in meeting of stumbling NFC West rivals

Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams are only eight games removed from their Super Bowl victory

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals' Zaven Collins says relying on defensive TDs continues their offense woes Zaven Collins scored the Cardinals NFL-leading fifth defensive touchdown in a home loss to Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Scores first career touchdown Collins recorded seven tackles, including a tackle for loss, and a pick-six during Sunday's 31-21 defeat to the Seahawks.

Impact Collins has been consistent on the tackle front in his second pro campaign, hovering between four and nine per week en route to 61 through nine games. Aside from a two-sack Week 6, though, he didn't make much of an impact in box scores elsewhere until his acrobatic interception of Seattle quarterback Geno Smith on Sunday that he returned 30 yards to the house. The Cardinals expect to be without leading tackler Budda Baker for a few weeks due to a high-ankle sprain, so Collins may have elevated tackle totals as long as the former is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals in extended funk as attention turns to Kingsbury

The Arizona Cardinals have tried a lot of things to shake their extended funk

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After glimmer of hope, Cardinals back to mistake-filled ways

The Arizona Cardinals flipped their usual slow-starting script, beginning with a crisp drive that resulted in the only first-quarter touchdown they’ve scored all season

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't-Miss Play: Zaven Collins reads Seahawks' screen pass for 30-yard pick-six TD Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins reads Seattle Seahawks' screen pass for a 30-yard pick-six touchdown.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • NFL.COM

No. 19 Tulane hopes to avoid bad last-second luck vs. Tulsa

No. 19 Tulane will try to avoid another last-second loss to Tulsa

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wired: Zaven Collins Mic'd Up Week 8 at Vikings Zaven Collins was mic'd up for our Week 8 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Wired is presented by Arizona Ford Dealers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Totals five tackles Sunday Collins accrued five tackles and one pass defense during Sunday's 34-26 loss in Minnesota.

Impact Through eight games, Collins has reached five tackles on seven occasions, helping him rank second on the Cardinals in tackles (54) behind Budda Baker (60). Aside from a two-sack Week 6 in Seattle, though, Collins doesn't have much else on his overall ledger this season. With another matchup against the Seahawks on tap Sunday, he'll look to get after Seattle quarterback Geno Smith yet again.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Thursday Night Football Collins (shoulder) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's contest versus the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact After being listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Collins had a cap on his reps at Tuesday's session and handled every rep at Wednesday's walkthrough. With his availability confirmed ahead of Thursday, he'll again serve as one of Arizona's top producers of tackles along with safeties Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson (hamstring, questionable), assuming the latter is active.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III breaks out; new home for Cam Akers?: NFC West Stock Watch

Seattle's Kenneth Walker III made the most of his first NFL start whereas Cam Akers may have worn out his welcome with the Rams.

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Still dealing with shoulder injury Collins (shoulder) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact During Sunday's 19-9 loss in Seattle, Collins went off for nine tackles, including two sacks, and he now ranks second on the Cards in terms of tackles (41) behind safety Budda Baker (45) through six games. Collins has been dealing with a shoulder issue since a Week 3 matchup against the Rams, but he's proceeded to earn 100 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the team's last three contests. He'll look to ditch his injury designation ahead of Thursday's outing against the Saints.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 5 Collins doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Collins logged back-to-back limited practices Wednesday and Thursday due to a a shoulder issue but returned to full participation Friday, putting him in line to suit up in Week 5. The second-year linebacker has recorded 27 tackles and one forced fumble while playing nearly every defensive snap across the first four games of the season.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited at practice Collins (shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Collins had a cap on his practice reps during Week 4 prep, but he still suited up this past Sunday in Carolina and paced the Cardinals in tackles with eight. Through four games, he ranks fifth on the team in defensive snap share (92.9 percent), while his most-recent performance has pushed him to a close third in tackles (27) behind safeties Budda Baker (32) and Jalen Thompson (28). Collins will look to get rid of his designation for a Week 5 matchup with the Eagles.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals don't mind ho-hum start, feel better things ahead

The standings say the Arizona Cardinals are an average team with a 2-2 record

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will play Collins (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Panthers.

Impact Collins was limited in practice all week after suffering the injury in a Week 3 loss to the Rams. He should start alongside Isaiah Simmons at inside linebacker.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Sunday Collins (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Collins was limited at practices throughout the week due to a shoulder injury he picked up during the team's Week 3 loss to the Rams. While the second-year linebacker had to be removed from the contest, he avoided a major injury and has a chance to suit up against Carolina, but Collins may still miss at least one game to avoid a potential setback. If he's ruled out for Week 4, Nick Vigil would be a likely candidate to start in Collins' absence.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Wednesday Collins (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Collins was unable to return after picking up a shoulder injury during the second half of the team's Week 3 loss to the Rams. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that the linebacker avoided a serious injury, but Collins still isn't out of the woods yet. Arizona's practice report Thursday and Friday should provide further clarity on Collins' status for Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OL Justin Pugh, LB Zaven Collins should play vs. Panthers After a first-half elbow injury, Pugh played in the second half vs. the Rams. Kliff Kingsbury says Collins “should be okay.”

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Should be OK Collins (shoulder) should be OK, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury, after suffering the injury in the Cardinals' 20-12 loss to the Rams on Sunday, Darren Urban of the Cardina...

Impact Collins suffered the injury in the second half of the loss and was unable to return. However, barring any setbacks it appears that Collins should be able to suit up Sunday, when the Cardinals battle the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE