CHRIS BANJO NEWS

Placed on IR Arizona placed Banjo (illness) on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Banjo won't play in the Cardinals' season finale due to an illness. His move to IR is simply transactional to open up a roster spot for Week 18. Banjo played primarily on special teams during the 2022 campaign, totaling 11 tackles and one fumble recovery across 13 appearances.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals place S Chris Banjo, DL Jonathan Ledbetter on IR The Cardinals free up a pair of roster spots before the game on Sunday.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Cardinals need help for offense as Hopkins' return looms

DeAndre Hopkins can’t rejoin the Arizona Cardinals soon enough

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Walker runs for key TD, Seahawks beat Cardinals 19-9

Rookie Kenneth Walker III rushed for an 11-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 19-9

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Cards hold off Cowboys 25-22 in matchup of playoff teams

Kyler Murray threw two touchdown passes to Antoine Wesley and the Arizona Cardinals held on to beat the Dallas Cowboys 25-22 in a matchup of playoff-bound teams

JANUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

There are four teams still in the hunt for an NFC wild-card berth

JANUARY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Signed to active roster Banjo was signed to the Cardinals' active roster Monday.

Impact Banjo was let go by Arizona at the end of August but began the season on the team's practice squad and was elevated to the active roster for each of the last three games. The 31-year-old has totaled two tackles (one solo) while playing mainly on special teams this year, and he'll serve as depth at free safety after Charles Washington (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve last week.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Done in Arizona Banjo was released by the Cardinals on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 31-year-old played in 13 games for the Cardinals last season, recording 48 tackles and one pass defended. The veteran was likely released because he was buried on the depth chart. Banjo may be able to find a spot on another roster given that he is in his 10th year, as he could help a young secondary with his experience.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Prater's 47-yard FG lifts Cardinals over Cowboys 19-16

Matt Prater kicked two field goals in the final two minutes, including a 47-yard game winner with no time remaining, to lift the Arizona Cardinals over the Dallas Cowboys 19-16 on...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Exits with hamstring injury Banjo won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Cowboys due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Banjo was shaken up on the first play of the fourth quarter, and he was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after his departure. The severity of the injury hasn't been revealed, but the 31-year-old will serve as depth in Arizona's secondary this year if he's healthy in time for Week 1.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Cardinals Arizona re-signed Banjo to a one-year contract Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Banjo will return for a third straight season in the desert. The 31-year-old veteran brings quality depth to the Cardinals secondary, as he's proved capable of filling in as a starter when necessary. He's coming off a career year, with 48 tackles (34 solo) across 13 games.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona signs veteran safety Shawn Williams to 1-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals have signed veteran safety Shawn Williams to a one-year deal

MARCH 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Cardinals face tough choices on which veterans to keep

The Arizona Cardinals have some tough choices ahead in trying to decide which veterans to keep as they push for a playoff berth for the first time since 2015

MARCH 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Back from COVID-19 list The Cardinals activated Banjo (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, per the league's official transactions report.

Impact Banjo spent roughly a week on the COVID list, which forced him to miss the Cardinals' season-ending loss to the Rams, but he'll now be eligible to return to team facilities. Through 13 appearances in 2020, Banjo notched a career-high 48 tackles (34 solo) along with one defended pass. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list The Cardinals placed Banjo (hip) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Banjo has handled at least 75 percent of defensive snaps in four straight contests, but it looks likely that he'll be unavailable for Sunday's road game against the Rams. The transaction indicates that Banjo has either tested positive for the virus or come into close contact with someone who has.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns lose CB Ward for Steelers game after positive test

The Browns are trying to shake free from COVID-19 to face the Steelers

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

The Latest: 2 Temple basketball games postponed due to virus

A positive COVID-19 test and ensuing contact tracing at Temple have postponed the Owls’ next two basketball games

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Wired - Chris Banjo Vs. Los Angeles Rams Listen in to S Chris Banjo mic'd up during last Sunday against the Rams.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Solid in spot start Banjo posted 10 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Rams.

Impact With Jalen Thompson (ankle) still out of the lineup, Banjo stepped in at strong safety and finished second to Budda Baker (12) in tackles for Arizona. Thompson could be back in the lineup for the Week 14 clash against the Giants. If he's not, Banjo's worth IDP consideration.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals piling up prime-time wins, but also some injuries

The rapid improvement of the Arizona Cardinals has been on full display during two prime-time wins in just six days

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Cardinals rising in NFC thanks to much-improved defense

The Arizona Cardinals look like a legitimate factor in the NFC playoff race after Monday night's 38-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Practices in full Thursday Banjo (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Banjo's hamstring injury caused him to miss two consecutive games, but he now looks fully on track for Monday's contest in Dallas. Barring any setbacks, he stands to draw his usual start at safety across from Budda Baker.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals return to winning, but Jones injury looms large

The Arizona Cardinals won a football game on Sunday but might have lost All-Pro linebacker Chandler Jones for an extended amount of time because of a biceps injury

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is returning to action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing two games with a knee injury

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • Associated Press

Jordan Phillips Ready, But Chris Banjo Inactive Against Jets Tight end Darrell Daniels also active for Cardinals

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM