ZAVEN COLLINS NEWS

Dealing with shoulder injury Collins is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams due to a shoulder injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Collins racked up four solo tackles in the first half of Sunday's matchup, but he sustained a shoulder injury in the second half. If he's unable to return, Nick Vigil will likely handle an increased role for Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes, Kingsbury meet again when Cardinals host Chiefs

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 7, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals in playoffs-or-bust mode after paying Kyler Murray

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JULY 22, 2022

Zaven Collins Doesn't Need Cinderella Story, Just Solid Play Linebacker heading into crucial second season

JUNE 10, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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MAY 19, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Trotter: Zaven Collins is 'Someone To Watch' NFL Network's Jim Trotter says Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins is "someone to watch" following Jordan Hicks' exit from Cards.

MAY 9, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Zaven Collins Working On Being Cardinals' Inside Man Linebacker wants to take step forward after Hicks' departure

MAY 9, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Even with Murray drama, Cards confident in team's direction

The Arizona Cardinals appeared to be one of the more stable franchises in the NFL just six months ago

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Larger role in store in 2022 Collins is in line for a starting role at inside linebacker for the Cardinals in 2022 after the offseason release of Jordan Hicks, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Despite selecting an inside linebacker in the first round for the second consecutive draft last year, Arizona rolled with Hicks and 2020 first-rounder Isaiah Simmons in 2021. Both Hicks and Simmons sprung for more than 100 tackles and at least 950 snaps, while Collins' output was more stated (25 tackles on 361 snaps between defense and special teams). With Hicks out of town, Collins will team with Simmons in the middle of the Cardinals defense moving forward. Assuming he takes on most of Hicks' workload this season, Collins could approach triple-digit tackles after averaging 7.4 per game in three years at Tulsa.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Arizona Cardinals release veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks

As free agency nears, the Arizona Cardinals made the decision to release veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks on Wednesday.

MARCH 10, 2022

Arizona Cardinals release veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks

The Arizona Cardinals released linebacker Jordan Hicks on Wednesday, freeing up salary-cap space

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zaven Collins played the least among all non-injured 2021 first-round picks in NFL Collins played only a little more than 20% of the Cardinals’ defensive snaps in 2021.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

With Missing Linebackers, Cardinals Could Turn To Zaven Collins Rookie might get some work on the outside with Golden, Kennard down

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Not done yet: Hicks proves Cardinals wrong, leads defense

The Arizona Cardinals demoted starting middle linebacker Jordan Hicks during the offseason, believing they needed to get younger and cheaper

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals' nose for takeaways big reason for 10-2 record

The Arizona Cardinals had a big defensive day in Sunday's 33-22 victory over the Chicago Bears by using four interceptions to win their 10th game of the season

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie LB Zaven Collins quietly has lost spot in defensive rotation Even after Tanner Vallejo went on injured reserve, Collins did not return to the role he held earlier in the season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Absent from injury report Collins (shoulder) is not listed on the Cardinals' injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Collins exited the Cardinals' Week 8 loss to the Packers early after injuring his shoulder. With that being a Thursday game, he has had a few extra days to recover. As a result, it appears he will resume his usual role providing depth at linebacker, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adversity arrives: Cardinals finally lose, now must regroup

Arizona's perfect season ended Thursday night with a 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INT

Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, Randall Cobb caught both of them and the Green Bay Packers knocked off the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals 24-21 after Kyler Murray’...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Thursday Collins has been downgraded from questionable to out after suffering a shoulder injury in Thursday's game against the Packers.

Impact Collins was hurt during a running play late in the first quarter and required assistance getting off the field. It's unclear how serious the injury may be, but he'll miss the rest of the team's Week 8 matchup. Prior to his exit, Collins did not record a stat.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injures shoulder Thursday Collins hurt his right shoulder during the first quarter of Thursday's game versus the Packers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Collins suffered the injury on a 12-yard run by Green Bay running back AJ Dillon and required assistance to get off the field. The 2021 first-round linebacker has found it difficult to earn playing time behind Jordan Hicks and Isaiah Simmons, but Collins still had 17 tackles and two pass defenses on 151 defensive snaps in seven games prior to Week 8.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Murray vs. Rodgers highlight of Packers-Cardinals showdown

Arizona's Kyler Murray has developed into one of the NFL's most exciting quarterbacks in his short career

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS