Denzel Burke - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Productive rookie season Burke tallied 49 tackles (34 solo) and 11 pass defenses (three interceptions) across 17 games for the Cardinals in 2025.

Impact Will Johnson and Burke were the two corners that the Cardinals selected in the second and fifth rounds, respectively, of the 2025 NFL Draft. Burke was projected to serve in a rotational role on defense while contributing on special teams but ended up starting in eight games (including six of the Cardinals' final nine games of the season) due to injuries in the secondary, including Sean Murphy-Bunting (knee), Starling Thomas (knee) and Max Melton. Burke's three picks led the Cardinals and were second-most among NFL rookies behind Xavier Watts (five), and Watts and Burke tied Nick Emmanwori for the most pass defenses among rookies. Burke's performance in 2025 could earn him a more consistent role in the Cardinals' defense for his sophomore campaign.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Denzel Burke Intercepts Kirk Cousins Cardinals CB Denzel Burke intercepts the pass from QB Kirk Cousins against the Atlanta Falcons.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Posts six stops in OT loss Burke registered six tackles (two solo) during the Cardinals' 27-24 overtime loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Burke played every single defensive snap for the first time this season and finished tied for the fifth-most tackles on the Cardinals during their overtime loss. He has started in each of the Cardinals' last three games, which has coincided with the absence of fellow rookie cornerback Will Johnson (back). Burke would likely revert to a reserve role against the Buccaneers this Sunday if Johnson was cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact in loss Burke recorded two tackles (one solo) with one pass defensed in Sunday's 41-22 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Burke started for the third straight game, with the Arizona secondary continuing to experience key absences. He has at least one pass defensed in all three of those contests, though he made a limited impact with his tackle total.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Burke Press Conference: November 10th, 2025 Denzel Burke speaks with the media on Monday, November 10th.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Picks off Darnold in Week 10 loss Burke recorded five tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Cardinals' 44-22 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact Burke recorded an interception for a second consecutive game, when he picked off a deep pass from Sam Darnold intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba early in the third quarter, which led to a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jacoby Brissett to Trey McBride four plays later. Burke has started in each of the Cardinals' last two games, and he would likely start at outside corner against the 49ers this Sunday if one or both of Max Melton (concussion) or Will Johnson (back) were to be sidelined.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Denzel Burke Intercepts Sam Darnold Cardinals CB Denzel Burke intercepts Sam Darnold against the Seattle Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Seahawks eager to make life difficult for another Cardinals QB in veteran Jacoby Brissett

The Seattle Seahawks have the NFL's fifth-ranked scoring defense and the third-most sacks

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Calais Campbell, Emari Demercado and Denzel Burke Media Availability | Week 10 vs Seattle Seahawks DL Calais Campbell, RB Emari Demercado and CB Denzel Burke address the media in the locker room following practice.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Season-high seven tackles in win Burke recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Monday night's win over the Cowboys.

Impact With Max Melton sustaining a second-quarter concussion, Burke was forced into extensive playing time at cornerback, and the fifth-round rookie responded with a season-high seven tackles. If Melton is unable to play Week 10 against the Seahawks, Burke would be in line to see increased playing time against Seattle's new wideout quartet of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp (hamstring) and playmaking rookie Tory Horton.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Denzel Burke Intercepts Dak Prescott Cardinals CB Denzel Burke intercepts Dak Prescott to ice the game against the Dallas Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Playing Week 5 Burke (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Burke appeared on Friday's injury report due to a knee injury, but it's not severe enough for the rookie fifth-rounder to miss Sunday's contest. He could step into a starting role at outside corner due to Max Melton (hamstring) being inactive.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Week 5 with knee injury Burke was a limited participant in Friday's practice due a knee injury, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' offic...

Impact The injury appears to be a new one, as Burke popped up on Friday's practice report due to a knee issue. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but the rookie fifth-rounder appears to be in jeopardy of missing his first game of the regular season. If Burke and fellow rookie Will Johnson (groin) are both unable to play, Max Melton and Elijah Jones would be in line to serve as the Cardinals' starting outside corners in Sunday's home clash.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers face a daunting task: Containing Kyler Murray in home opener

The San Francisco 49ers face a challenge as they prepare to play the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals place CB Garrett Williams and DL L.J. Collier on injured reserve in hit to team's defense

The Arizona Cardinals have placed defensive lineman L

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Snap Judgments For The Panthers Game Rookie CB Denzel Burke jumps from 0 defensive plays to 67

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Geno Smith throws TD pass in only drive for Raiders, who fall to Cardinals 20-10

The Las Vegas Raiders have wrapped up their preseason with a 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Denzel Burke Speaks With The Media Denzel Burke addresses the media following the Cardinals loss to the Broncos.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals rookies get Marvin Harrison Jr. stamp of approval | Sporting News Marvin Harrison Jr. is very familiar with both Will Johnson and Denzel Burke

JUNE 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Spring is the time of optimism in the NFL with most teams hopeful that the moves made this offseason will lead to success in the fall

MAY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals rookie cornerback Will Johnson ready to show his talent

Will Johnson’s first few moments as a member of the Arizona Cardinals weren’t the best, with the cornerback still seething because of his fall from a potential top-10 pick to the s...

MAY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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