Walter Nolen III - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cardinals upset Rams 18-16 on Chad Ryland's 6th field goal as time expires

Chad Ryland kicked his sixth field goal, a 43-yarder as time expired, and the Arizona Cardinals rallied for a stunning 18-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Marvin Harrison Jr.'s tenure with the Cardinals is done. Others might follow out the door

The clunky conclusion to Marvin Harrison Jr.’s flameout with the Arizona Cardinals was the lowlight this week for a franchise that’s had a lot of them in recent seasons

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Active for Week 5 Nolen (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Nolen was deemed questionable Friday after being limited in the Cardinals' Thursday and Friday prep sessions. The defensive tackle has recovered from the calf injury enough to suit up for Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Get Huge Walter Nolen Injury Break Before Lions Showdown The Arizona Cardinals initially listed Walter Nolen III as questionable.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Cardinals Roster Moves Send Clear Message on Walter Nolen's Injury Walter Nolen III is questionable ahead of Sunday. The Arizona Cardinals may have just tipped their caps.

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Iffy for Week 5 Nolen (calf) is questionable against the Lions on Sunday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Nolen was limited by a calf injury in each of the last two practices of Week 5 prep. If he's inactive for Sunday's game, then Andrew Billings and L.J. Collier would both be in line for more defensive snaps alongside fellow DT Roy Lopez.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals try to stave off frustration after 3-game losing streak

The Arizona Cardinals have looked like a solid NFL team during parts of their first four games, but haven't been able to capitalize in clutch moments

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Mike LaFleur aces head coaching debut with Cardinals, earning a win and some much-needed momentum

Mike LaFleur aced his head coaching debut for the Arizona Cardinals, becoming the first non-interim to win his debut with the franchise since 1973

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Cardinals Birdwatch: Inside The 53-Man Roster, Simi Fehoko Mic'd Up at Green Bay Dani Sureck and Zach Gershman break down the Cardinals 53-man roster as the team turns its focus to Week 1. They examine the difficult decis...

SEPTEMBER 13 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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

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