Walter Nolan injury: Rookie Cardinals DL gives update to injured calf
The Arizona Cardinals' first-round pick, defensive lineman Walter Nolen III, has not practiced yet in training camp. He can't, having been placed on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list with a calf injury he suffered while training with the team.
He gave a bit of an injury update on the team's day off on Wednesday to the Arizona Republic when he was part of a back-to-school giveaway the team put on at Maryvale High School.
'I feel pretty good,' Nolen said, adding later, 'Everything's been progressing well.'
He suffered the calf injury while working out the week before training camp. Reports are that the No. 16 pick in the 2025 draft will miss almost all or all of training camp, and his return could be 'right up against the start of the season."
He did not give any sort of timetable.
If not cleared before the end of the preseason, Nolan can be placed on the regular-season PUP reserve, which would mean hie would miss at least the first four games of the season.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals depth chart: 6 observations with initial depth chart of preseason
We have the Cardinals' first depth chart. What do we learn? The Arizona Cardinals have a preseason game this week against the Kansas City Chiefs and released their first depth chart of the preseason. For the most part, it comes without surprises. The players you expect to see as starters are starters. That said, there are a few observations worth noting. Arizona Cardinals depth chart: Preseason Week 1 observations Zay Jones in the lead for WR 3 Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson are locked in with top two receiver spots. Jones is listed as the top slot receiver. He saw his role grow late last season and has received plenty of praise from head coach Jonathan Gannon. He probably won't play in the slot, but he can. Greg Dortch not listed in the slot The listed position isn't that important, but seeing Dortch in a position other that slot receiver on the depth chart is new. Darius Robinson a starter Seeing veterans Dalvin Tomlinson and Calais Campbell as starters is no surprise. Neither is seeing the 2024 first-round pick, but he is ahead of Justin Jones, who has been a starter every season in the NFL other than his rookie season. Akeem Davis-Gaither in the lead at LB Mack Wilson has been established as the starting "Mike" linebacker, the player with the radio in his helmet to receive the playcalls from defensive coordinator Nick Rallis. Davis-Gaither leads Owen Pappoe for the other starting job, in what is one of the more notable position battles. Will Johnson a starter This is also not a surprise, considering the season-ending ACL tear to cornerback Star Thomas. But the trio of starters are a rookie, a second-year player (Max Melton) and a third-year player (Garrett Williams). No insight to returners Only DeeJay Dallas and Greg Dortch are listed as kick and punt returners, so we don't know who else might be in the mix and who else will get work in those roles in the preseason opener on Saturday. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
4 hours ago
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals depth chart for preseason game vs. Kansas City Chiefs
See where the position battles stand currently entering the Cardinals' first preseason game The Arizona Cardinals will play their first preseason game of the year on Saturday, so it is officially game week, which means we get the first depth chart of the year. The Cardinals released their first preseason depth chart and we can see where position battles are at. Let's have a look at it. Arizona Cardinals depth chart: Preseason Week 1 Quarterback Running back Wide receiver 'X' receiver 'Z' receiver Slot receiver Tight end Offensive line Left tackle Left guard Center Right guard Right tackle Defensive line LDT NT RDT Outside linebacker Strong side Weak side Inside linebacker Mike Sam Cornerback One side Other side Inside Safety Free safety Strong safety Special teams Kicker Punter/holder Long snapper Returners Kick returner Punt returner Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
5 hours ago
- USA Today
33 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 33?
With 33 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 33. We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals, and that is less than five weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. That is 33 days away. As we count down the remaining days of the offseason, let's look at who has worn that number uniform over the years for the Cardinals. Who has worn No. 33? Cardinals players to wear No. 33 Running back Trey Benson enters his second NFL season wearing No. 33. He is expected to have a much bigger role in the offense. The clear best No. 33 came a long time ago — Ollis Matson, who was a six-time Pro Bowler, five-time All-Pro and is in the Hall of Fame. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
