L.J. Collier - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Mic'd Up: L.J. Collier Against The Bengals Take a ride as seen through defensive lineman L.J. Collier's eyes as the Cardinals take on the Bengals.

JANUARY 2 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Activated Wednesday Collier (knee) was activated off the injured reserve list Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The 30-year-old practiced in full throughout last week and is now in line to return following a 13-game absence due to a knee injury. Through 17 appearances in 2024, Collier recorded 29 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and two passes defensed. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of Arizona's top interior defensive linemen in the Week 17 matchup against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on IR Collier (knee) was not activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Collier's practice window was opened Dec. 3, so if the Cardinals do not activate the defensive tackle before Dec. 24, he will need to remain on injured reserve for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 30-year-old has played just 34 defensive snaps through two games this season, accumulating one solo tackle in the playing time.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 15 Collier (knee) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Collier is progressing in his recovery from a knee injury that caused him to land on injured reserve in mid-September. He's not quite ready to be activated from IR, and his next opportunity to play is Week 16 against the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Collier (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Collier has been sidelined since Week 3 and returned to practice Wednesday. He logged a pair of limited practices before sitting Friday, so it's unclear how close he is to a return.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Collier (knee) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The 30-year-old has missed the Cardinals' last 10 games after sustaining a knee injury in the Week 2 win over the Panthers, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Collier was one of Arizona's best interior defensive linemen in 2024, recording 29 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and two passes defensed across 17 contests. Once fully healthy, he's expected to add depth to the Cardinals' defensive line.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals place CB Garrett Williams, DL L.J. Collier on injured reserve Arizona starting cornerback Garrett Williams and backup defensive lineman L.J.Collier were placed on injured reserve Wednesday as a result o...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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

Shifts to IR Collier (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Collier sustained a knee injury in Arizona's Week 2 win over the Panthers, and the issue now appears serious enough to sideline him for at least the next four games. The 2019 first-round pick from TCU appeared in 17 games for the Cardinals last season, recording 29 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and two passes defended. In his absence, PJ Mustipher is likely to see increased work as a rotational interior defensive lineman.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Williams, L.J. Collier Heading To Injured Reserve With Chance To Return This Season Max Melton returning to practice, Will Johnson sitting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Won't return versus Panthers Collier (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Arizona's matchup versus the Panthers on Sunday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Collier picked up the injury in the first quarter of the game, and it's severity is currently unknown. PJ Mustipher will likely see increased playing time at defensive tackle in Collier's absence.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Collier is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Carolina due to a knee injury, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Collier likely picked up the injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game, and he'll undergo more testing to determine the severity of the issue. PJ Mustipher is in line to see an uptick in snaps at defensive tackle for as long as Collier is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big Red Rage - Cardinals vs. Broncos: Collier and Acho Offer Key Takeaways From Joint Practice Ep. 729 - It was a hot day in Denver as the Cardinals and Broncos faced off in a joint practice on Thursday. Defensive lineman L.J. Collier...

AUGUST 15, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Staying in Arizona Collier signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Collier appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Cardinals in 2024 -- which was the first time he's done that in his six-year NFL career -- and he finished with career highs in total tackles (29) and sacks (3.5). Collier will remain in Arizona for the 2025 campaign and likely serve in a rotational role at defensive end behind Justin Jones (triceps) and Josh Sweat.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career year in 2024 Collier finished the 2024 season with 29 total tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 17 games.

Impact Collier had a career year in 2024, setting new career highs in tackles and sacks, while appearing in all 17 games for the first time in his six years in the NFL. The defensive end will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and his 2024 performance will certainly draw the attention of plenty potential suitors.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: L.J. Collier Week 16 At Carolina A look back at the Cardinals' game in Carolina through the perspective of defensive lineman L.J. Collier.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Cardinals are average through 12 games and the frustration is it feels as if they could be better

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DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

L.J. Collier Locker Room Scrum-Week 9 vs. Bears L.J. Collier speaks with the media in the locker room following the Cardinals win over the Bears.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: L.J. Collier and Xavier Thomas Sack Caleb Williams Cardinals DL L.J. Collier and LB Xavier Thomas sack Caleb Williams for a 7-yard loss to force a punt.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Big Red Rage - L.J. Collier, Cardinals Ready To Battle Commanders Ep. 683 - Defensive lineman L.J. Collier joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss his season to date, moving on...

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Sideline Exchange: L.J. Collier Cardinals insider Dani Sureck catches up with defensive lineman L.J. Collier and finds out how his love for anime can help him in football a...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

L.J. Collier Speaks With The Media About Training Camp, Defensive Line Room, And Expectations For The Defense L.J. Collier speaks with the media.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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

Seahawks try to maintain series dominance against the Cardinals in vital NFC West showdown

Cardinals are average through 12 games and the frustration is it feels as if they could be better