JOEY BLOUNT NEWS

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Officially on IR The Cardinals placed Blount (neck/concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters earlier Wednesday that Blount would miss the remainder the season due to a neck injury, so his move to IR comes as no surprise. Kitan Crawford will likely see increased snaps as a rotational safety and special-teamer while Blount remains sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the season Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Wednesday that Blount (neck/concussion) will be placed on injured reserve and miss the remainder of the season, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com...

Impact Blount was originally ruled out for the remainder of Arizona's Week 1 win due to a concussion, but it now appears he also sustained a neck injury serious enough to end his 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old from Virginia has appeared in 27 games for the Cardinals over the past two three seasons, recording 12 total tackles as a key special-teamer. With Blount out for the year, Kitan Crawford could see additional reps as a rotational safety as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Enters concussion protocol Blount (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Saints, Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Blount appeared to take a hit to the head late in the second quarter on a kickoff return. He will not return Sunday, and he'll have to pass the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play Week 2 against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 14.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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AUGUST 29 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Four tackles versus KC Blount recorded four total tackles (two solo) in Saturday's 20-17 win over the Chiefs.

Impact Blount was battling an illness ahead of the team's preseason opener, but he was ultimately active for the contest. The safety is expected to operate as a top reserve option behind Budda Baker, while also continuing to operate as a contributor on special teams in 2025.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Blount was absent from practice Saturday due to illness, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Blount presumably won't be sidelined long with the issue, though there hasn't been any official word from the team. He's been a special teams contributor with the Cardinals for the last two seasons, and he's likely to retain a similar role in 2025.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gets new contract with Cardinals Arizona signed Blount to a two-year contract Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Blount appeared in 15 games for Arizona in 2024, playing nearly all of his 287 total snaps on special teams. Now he's set to run it back and projects to be a significant contributor on special teams again in 2025.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR due to rib injury The Cardinals placed Blount (ribs) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Blount suffered a rib injury during the Cardinals' overtime loss to the Panthers in Week 16, which forced him to be sidelined during Saturday's 13-9 loss to the Rams. His placement on IR will end his 2024 campaign, but will also open up a spot on the Cardinals' 53-man roster for the regular-season finale against the 49ers on Sunday. Blount mostly served on special teams in 2024 and will finish his third NFL regular season with five tackles (three solo) across 15 games.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Rams Blount (ribs) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC West bout against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Blount was carted off the field after injuring his ribs during the Cardinals' 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers this past Sunday. He's mostly served on special teams this season, so his absence won't impact the Cardinals' secondary rotation that much for Saturday's contest. Blount's next opportunity to play will be in Arizona's regular-season finale against San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 5.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return against Carolina Blount (ribs) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Blount was carted off the field after suffering a rib injury on a kickoff and will not return to Sunday's game. He's primarily served on special teams this season so his absence won't affect the Cardinals' secondary all that much.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 7 Blount (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Blount suffered a hamstring in Week 6 against the Packers, but it doesn't appear to be serious as he has been a full practice participant this week. He has primarily played on special teams this year and has accumulated three tackles (one solo) through six regular=season games.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Blount (hamstring) has exited Sunday's game against the Packers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Blount's exit shouldn't impact Arizona's secondary too much unless they suffer any more injuries there. The Virginia product typically only sees work on special teams, with just eight defensive snaps played this season coming into Week 6.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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JUNE 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Placed on IR The Seahawks placed Blount (kneecap) on injured reserve Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blount suffered the kneecap injury during Saturday's loss to the Chiefs and will now miss the final two regular-season games after being placed on IR. In a corresponding move, Seattle signed Godwin Igwebuike from its practice squad to the active roster.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injures kneecap Saturday Coach Pete Carroll said Blount hurt his kneecap during Saturday's 24-10 defeat at Kansas City, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carroll added that Blount is in a lot of "pain and discomfort" after he was forced out in the first half. A core special teamer for the Seahawks, Blount had eight tackles and a fumble recovery in 10 appearances prior to Week 16 action.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with knee injury Blount won't return to Saturday's game at Kansas City due to a knee injury, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact An undrafted rookie, Blount has played exclusively special teams this season, totaling eight tackles and one fumble recovery. His next chance for game action will arrive Sunday, Jan. 1 against the Jets.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Safety Joey Blount Honors Former Teammates Killed In UVA Shooting Seahawks rookie safety Joey Blount is playing with a heavy heart following the shooting that killed three former teammates at the University...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks safety Joey Blount honors Virginia football teammates who were killed Seahawks safety Joey Blount honored his former Virginia teammates who were killed Nov. 13 with specially prepared cleats, which he'll wear t...

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM