Walter Nolen III - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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

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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

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APRIL 24 • Associated Press

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APRIL 1 • RAISINGZONA.COM

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MARCH 17 • RAISINGZONA.COM

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MARCH 3 • FOX SPORTS

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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

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DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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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

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Walter Nolen injury update: Latest news on Cardinals DT's status in Week 16 game | Sporting News Arizona cardinals defensive tackle Walter Nolen suffered an injury in the third quarter of the Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out with knee injury Nolen (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Nolen had to be carted off the field with a non-contact injury to his left knee. The 2025 first-rounder missed Week 13 and Week 14 with a prior knee injury, a fact that may provide more clarity towards what happened on the field Sunday.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go against Houston Nolen (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Nolen missed the Cardinals' last two games due to a knee injury, but he has been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The rookie first-rounder's return means there will be less snaps available for fellow defensive tackles PJ Mustipher and Dalvin Tomlinson.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable Week 15 Nolen (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder was limited in practice during Week 15 prep, giving him a shot at returning Sunday from a two-game absence due to a knee injury. Nolen has played in just four of 14 regular-season games due to knee and calf injuries, and when he's played he has accumulated eight tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wednesday Nolen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Nolen's ability to practice Wednesday is a step in the right direction for the rookie first-rounder, who has missed the Cardinals' last two games due to a knee injury. He would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans with a full practice Thursday or Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Nolen (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 2025 first-round pick from Ole Miss didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss second consecutive game due to a knee injury. Nolen has played in just four games this season, recording eight total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 101 defensive snaps. Expect Dalvin Tomlinson to play an expanded role on the Cardinals' defensive line until Nolen returns.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still no practice Nolen (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Nolen originally suffered the injury in Week 12 and missed Arizona's Week 13 loss to Tampa Bay. He has been unable to practice in any capacity since suffering the injury, casting doubt on a potential Week 14 return.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Film Room: Nolen's Big Man Touchdown, Budda's (Half) Sack Cardinals analyst A.Q. Shipley takes a look at two big Cardinals plays from the Jaguars game: Walter Nolen III's touchdown on the Jalen Thom...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals standout rookie ruled out with knee injury TEMPE — The Arizona Cardinals ruled defensive lineman Walter Nolen III out with a knee injury on Wednesday ahead of the team’s road matchup...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Out for Week 13 Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Wednesday that Nolen (knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nolen exited Arizona's Week 12 loss to the Jaguars due to a knee injury, and it now appears serious enough to sidelined him Sunday. The 2025 first-round pick from Ole Miss has been a force when on the field, recording eight total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, one pass defended and one scoop-and-score through just four appearances. While he's out in Week 13, expect Dalvin Tomlinson to start alongside Calais Campbell on the Cardinals' defensive line.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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