Walter Nolen III - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Red Sea Report - Cardinals Roster Cuts, Surprises and Walter Nolen Expectations Craig Grialou, Zach Gershman and former Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander break down the Cardinals initial 53-man roster and the diffic...

SEPTEMBER 1 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Inside Job: Cardinals Counting On Walter Nolen III To Create Mayhem Former first-round pick has been electric in brief playing time

AUGUST 31 • AZCARDINALS.COM

After Wake-Up Call, Cardinals Star Walter Nolen Sends Message Ahead of 2026 The Arizona Cardinals can be different when Walter Nolen III is healthy. He knows it, too.

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

The Importance Of Walter Nolen III To Cardinals Defensive lineman shows how good he can be every snap he plays

AUGUST 19 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Walter Nolen, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden among the year 2 players poised for a breakout

Some rookies take little time to adjust to the NFL, such as last season’s AP Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan and Carson Schwesinger

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Walter Nolen III lands on a list every Cardinals fan loves to see Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Walter Nolen III makes the All-Under-25 Team on NFL.com.

AUGUST 2 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Avoids knee injury Nolen is all set to continue practicing in a full capacity, Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Nolen was experiencing some discomfort in the knee he hurt last year, but has moved past the issue. The defensive tackle underwent surgery in December for a torn meniscus and is learning to practice post-injury. Nolen was working on the knee with trainers Friday and is now seemingly more confident in its stability.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

It's only training camp, but the Cardinals could be sitting on a breakout star Walter Nolen III is healthy and explosive at training camp, showing why he could be the next star in the Cardinals' defense.

JULY 28 • RAISINGZONA.COM

All set for training camp Nolen is all set to participate in the Cardinals' training camp, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Nolen suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 16 of the 2025 season. He underwent surgery in late December to repair a torn meniscus and has made it all the way back to playing shape. The defensive tackle is set to return to team activities and take the field alongside fellow defensive tackle Roy Lopez.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings newcomer already looks like a waste of money in Minnesota If you’re an NFL junkie, you know all about Walter Nolen III. He has all the potential but a laundry list of injury problems that seemingly...

JULY 12 • FANSIDED.COM

Walter Nolen's Year-Two Leap Could Transform Cardinals Defense The Arizona Cardinals have a gem in Walter Nolen III.

JULY 8 • SI.COM

How Will Arizona's Pass Rush Improve With Walter Nolen Fully Healthy? The Cardinals selected Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen III with the No. 16 overall pick in 2025, but he was only able to appear in a...

JUNE 30 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Expects to return for training camp Coach Mike LaFleur said Wednesday that Nolen (knee) is trending towards being ready for training camp in July, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nolen underwent surgery in December to repair a torn meniscus, so a return for training camp seems like a reasonable timeline. As long as he remains sidelined during practice, PJ Mustipher could see more work with the first-team defensive line.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Budding Cardinals Star Walter Nolen Gets Exciting Injury Update The Arizona Cardinals are set for a quick return on Walter Nolen III.

JUNE 10 • SI.COM

Will not participate in OTAs Nolen (knee) did not participate in the Cardinals' OTAs Monday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Nolen's absence for the start of OTAs comes after the 22-year-old suffered a non-contact knee injury in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. The second-year starter still faces an unclear timetable for his return, but time will tell if Nolen is ready for the start of the 2026 campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals select Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love with No. 3 pick as they start rebuild under LaFleur

The Arizona Cardinals selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall selection in the NFL draft on Thursday night, giving first-year coach Mike LaFleur argu...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Walter Nolen III Seems To Be Trending In The Right Direction In the 2025 NFL Draft, general manager Monti Ossenfort chose to select Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen III, who had put up very solid...

APRIL 1 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Cardinals Add Run-Stuffer To Defensive Line Now entering his second season, Walter Nolen III needed a counterpart in the middle of the defensive line, and the Cardinals finally got him...

MARCH 17 • RAISINGZONA.COM

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Edge Rushers Dominate Top 5; Mahomes, Jackson, Allen Get New WRs

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MARCH 3 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Edge Rushers Dominate Top 5; Mahomes, Jackson, Allen Get New WRs

Undergoes surgery on left knee Nolen successfully underwent surgery on his left knee Tuesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nolen suffered a season-ending knee injury during the Cardinals' Week 16 loss to the Falcons. The extent and severity of his injury is not clear, but he could be facing a recovery timeline that would put him jeopardy of missing the start of the 2026 campaign. The rookie first-rounder logged 11 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass defenses and a fumble recovery for a touchdown across six regular-season games.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is looking to build on a newfound confidence as they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 17: Chargers, Bears Step Up; Cowboys Tumble

While many top defenses had a forgettable week, the Chargers and Bears showed out. Here's where all 32 units rank ahead of Week 17.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 17: Chargers, Bears Step Up; Cowboys Tumble

Sent to injured reserve The Cardinals placed Nolen (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Nolen suffered a non-contact left knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Falcons and had to be carted off the field. The exact nature of his injury isn't yet clear, but Nolen will miss the final two games of the season. This comes after Nolen missed the first seven games of his rookie campaign dealing with a significant calf injury. Through six games as a rookie, Nolen racked up 11 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery across 169 defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latest batch of Cardinals injuries could have long-lasting effects

The Arizona Cardinals’ current season has been so rough that it might even be affecting the next one

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Walter Nolen III, Garrett Williams Suffer Season-Ending Injuries Gannon says defensive starters will be placed on Injured Reserve

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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