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Fantasy Player Profile Jalen Thompson

  • Jalen Thompson
  • DB #34
  • Jalen
    Thompson
vs. SEA: #5 vs opposing DB - 23.59 FPA
Bye Week14Rank38% Rostered-% Change-WK 17 Pts2.00WK 18 Pts0.00
2023 Fantasy Stats
   TacklesTurnoverScoreOtherReturnFantasy
WkOppResultsTotAstSckTFLSck YdsIntFrc FumFum RecInt TDFumTDBlk TDSafDef 2pt RetBlkPDefInt YdsPts
1@WAS
Loss, 16-20
32--------------4.00
2NYG
Loss, 28-31
52-1-1--------13513.00
3DAL
Win, 28-16
53------------1-7.50
4@SF
Loss, 16-35
3---------------3.00
5CIN
Loss, 20-34
3--1--1---------5.00
6@LA
Loss, 9-26
----------------0.00
7@SEA
Loss, 10-20
----------------0.00
8BAL
Loss, 24-31
42-1----------1-6.50
9@CLE
Loss, 0-27
5---------------5.00
10ATL
Win, 25-23
21--------------2.50
11@HOU
Loss, 16-21
8-1191--------1-14.40
12LA
Loss, 14-37
52---1--------11410.40
13@PIT
Win, 24-10
43--------------5.50
14Bye  ----------------0.00
15SF
Loss, 29-45
51--------------5.50
16@CHI
Loss, 16-27
41-1-1--------3-10.00
17@PHI
Win, 35-31
12--------------2.00
2023 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@WAS,
L 16-20
3----4.00
2NYG,
L 28-31
5-1--13.00
3DAL,
W 28-16
5----7.50
4@SF,
L 16-35
3----3.00
5CIN,
L 20-34
3--1-5.00
6@LA,
L 9-26
-----0.00
7@SEA,
L 10-20
-----0.00
8BAL,
L 24-31
4----6.50
9@CLE,
L 0-27
5----5.00
10ATL,
W 25-23
2----2.50
11@HOU,
L 16-21
811--14.40
12LA,
L 14-37
5-1--10.40
13@PIT,
W 24-10
4----5.50
14Bye-----0.00
15SF,
L 29-45
5----5.50
16@CHI,
L 16-27
4-1--10.00
17@PHI,
W 35-31
1----2.00
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  • 1114.40
  • 1210.40
  • 135.50
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  • 1610.00
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News

  • Picks off four passes this season

    Thompson notched 78 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, four interceptions among nine pass defenses and a forced fumble in 15 regular-season contests in 2023.

    Analysis: After surpassing 100 tackles in both of the previous two campaigns, Thompson fell well short of that mark while missing his first games (Weeks 6 and 7) since December 2020. Not only did dealing with four separate injuries impact his overall output, he may have been a culprit of the new coaching staff's change from a 3-4 to a 4-3 scheme. On a positive note, Thompson posted his first career sack and set a career high in interceptions. In 2024, he'll be playing on the second season of the…read more

    Published: Fri, Feb 9 at 10:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Secures interception in loss

    Thompson recorded five tackles (four solo) while intercepting a pass and deflecting three others in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Thompson had one of his best days in pass defense Sunday, securing his fourth interception of the year by picking off Justin Fields in the fourth quarter. The strong safety has now compiled 73 tackles, including a sack, and also added the four interceptions, eight pass deflections and a forced fumble over 13 contests in 2023.

    Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies six tackles

    Thompson notched six tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 45-29 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Thompson has racked up six-plus tackles in each of his last four appearances, bringing his totals to 68 tackles (52 solo), five pass breakups, three interceptions and one forced fumble across 12 appearances. He can be considered a fringe fantasy option in IDP formats heading into a Week 16 matchup against the turnover-prone Bears.

    Published: Tue, Dec 19 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play versus San Francisco

    Thompson (toe) carries no injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Thompson finished the week strong as a full participant in Friday's practice and is good to go for Sunday's NFC West clash. He has 62 tackles (47 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three interceptions and a forced fumble over 11 games this season.

    Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starts week limited

    Thompson (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson was dealing with a rib injury leading up to Week 13 against the Steelers. He appears to have picked up the toe injury sometime between then and the end of the Cardinals' Week 14 bye week. He'll have two more practices to ramp up his participation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.

    Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid showing at Pittsburgh

    Thompson recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 24-10 win at Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Thompson tallied seven-plus tackles for the third game in a row and the fifth time this season in Week 13. He's actually had a down year so far compared to his past two seasons, but he'll still be on the fringe of the IDP radar after Arizona's bye in Week 14 thanks to his consistent every-down role.

    Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will suit up

    Thompson (ribs) is active Sunday against the Steelers.

    Analysis: Thompson closed the week with back-to-back limited practices and feels well enough to take the field Sunday in Pittsburgh. He should draw the start at strong safety.

    Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to play at Pittsburgh

    Thompson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Thompson was limited at practice Thursday and Friday, so his status for Week 13 seems close to a coin-flip proposition. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Andre Chachere would probably be in line to start.

    Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets back to practice Thursday

    Thompson (ribs) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Thompson missed practice Wednesday, but he made progress towards potentially playing in Week 13 by returning to the field Thursday. However, unless he's able to upgrade to full participation Friday, he'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend.

    Published: Thu, Nov 30 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Thompson (ribs) missed Arizona's practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson's status for Sunday's game versus the Steelers is now up in the air as he popped up on the injury report with a ribs injury. Andre Chachere will likely start at safety if Thompson ends up being inactive.

    Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 5:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks off another pass

    Thompson recorded seven tackles (five solo) and an interception in Sunday's 37-14 loss versus the Rams.

    Analysis: In the waning seconds of the first half, Thompson jumped in front of an errant pass over the middle intended for Puka Nacua to hold the Rams' lead to 21-8 going into the break. It was his second pick in two weeks and his third of the season. He's on the IDP radar going into a Week 13 matchup at Pittsburgh.

    Published: Tue, Nov 28 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Week 12

    Thompson (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson popped up on the Cardinals' injury report Saturday with a back issue. He'll start at strong safety alongside Budda Baker for Sunday's divisional matchup.

    Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Thompson is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Rams due to a back injury, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Thompson is a late addition to the injury report, so it is unclear when he picked up the injury. His final status against Los Angeles will likely depend on how his back is feeling closer to kickoff. Should Thompson ultimately be sidelined, Andre Chachere is the likely candidate to fill in for him at safety alongside Budda Baker.

    Published: Sat, Nov 25 at 7:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up eight tackles, INT in loss

    Thompson recorded eight tackles (eight solo) and one interception in Sunday's Week 11 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: He added one tackle for loss, one QB hit and one pass breakup. Thompson has logged 92 percent of the defensive snaps across the nine games in which he's played, recording 48 tackles (38 solo), four pass breakups, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one sack.

    Published: Tue, Nov 21 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Sunday

    Thompson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson missed the last two games with a hamstring injury but is good to go for Sunday after putting in limited practice sessions during the week. He'll resume his spot as the starting strong safety opposite free safety Budda Baker.

    Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday's game

    Thompson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Baltimore, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Thompson was a limited participant at practice again Friday, so his status could be up in the air until Arizona releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff. If he misses his third straight game, Andre Chachere would probably start at safety in his place.

    Published: Fri, Oct 27 at 6:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited participant in practice

    Thompson (hamstring) was limited in Arizona's practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson suffered a hamstring injury during the team's Week 5 loss to the Bengals, causing him to miss the past two games. The 2019 fifth-round pick is now one step closer to making his return, although if he's unable to play, Andre Chachere will start at safety again.

    Published: Wed, Oct 25 at 4:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 7

    Thompson (hamstring) has been deemed out from playing Week 7 versus the Seahawks, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Thompson injured his hamstring Week 5 against Cincinnati, and he wasn't able to play in last Sunday's matchup with the Rams. He'll now miss a second straight contest after sitting out every practice this week. Budda Baker (hamstring) is questionable to return from IR for Sunday's game, but if he's not ready yet, Andre Chachere could again see increased work.

    Published: Fri, Oct 20 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Thompson (hamstring) did not participate in Arizona's practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson missed the team's Week 6 loss to the Rams with a hamstring injury and he has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The safety will likely have to return to practice in some capacity within the next two days to have any shot at playing Sunday versus Seattle.

    Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't face Rams

    Thompson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Thompson was injured in last week's loss to the Bengals. Prior to exiting, he'd missed just two defensive snaps all season. Through five starts, Thompson has 26 tackles, two TFLs, two pass breakups and one forced fumble. K'Von Wallace and Andre Chachere should handle safety duties against the Rams.

    Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 7:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Thursday

    Thompson (hamstring) did not practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: The safety left the Cardinals' Week 5 game against the Bengals with the injury. Thompson has started all five games this season and recorded 26 tackles, two passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble.

    Published: Thu, Oct 12 at 5:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to return

    Thompson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals with a hamstring injury, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Thompson left the game just before the end of the first half and is now questionable to return. With Qwuantrezz Knight (coach's decision) inactive for the game, Andre Chachere will take over at safety if Thompson is unable to return.

    Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Grabs a pick Sunday

    Thompson recorded seven tackles (five solo) and an interception in Sunday's 31-28 loss versus the Giants.

    Analysis: Thompson found himself in the right place at the right time late in the second quarter, shuffling under a deflected Daniel Jones pass to tally the sixth interception of his NFL career. He also posted a solid tackle total for the second time in as many weeks and is on pace for his third consecutive 100-tackle season.

    Published: Tue, Sep 19 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs double-digit tackles again

    Thompson recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.

    Analysis: Thompson temporarily went down with an injury while making his sixth tackle of the game in the second quarter. However, he wound up missing just one defensive snap due to this issue, thus extending his every-down role across all 16 games he's played this season. Thompson has also totaled 21 tackles over the past two weeks, and he's now eclipsed more than 100 tackles for the second season in a row.

    Published: Tue, Jan 3 at 9:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 11 tackles Week 16

    Thompson tallied 10 tackles (nine solo) on defense and one on special teams in a Christmas Day loss to Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Thompson's 11 total tackles were a season high and tied for the team lead Sunday with Isaiah Simmons. Thompson has been a reliable presence in the Cardinals' secondary this season, playing in all 15 of the team's games and rarely missing a defensive snap. His role will be even more magnified over the final two games of the regular season now that Budda Baker (shoulder) is on IR.

    Published: Wed, Dec 28 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces Cards with nine tackles

    Thompson recorded nine tackles (three solo) in Sunday's Week 15 loss to Denver.

    Analysis: Thompson played on 66 of Arizona's 69 defensive snaps in the contest after logging a 100 percent snap count each of the team's previous four games. The safety led Arizona with nine stops, one off his season high. Thompson has recorded 15 tackles over the past two weeks after tallying just nine combined in the three games prior to Arizona's Week 13 bye.

    Published: Tue, Dec 20 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moderate outing in ugly loss

    Thompson accumulated six tackles (three solo) in Monday's 27-13 defeat versus the Patriots.

    Analysis: Thompson tied cornerback Trayvon Mullen and linebacker Isaiah Simmons for a team high in tackles Week 14. The safety also continued to play an every-down role in this disastrous game for Arizona, as starting quarterback Kyler Murray went down with a season-ending torn ACL early in the first quarter. Thompson now sits third on the team in tackles (72) through 13 games, though he has not logged a pass defended over the last four contests. Nevertheless, Thompson should continue to see prominent…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 9:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another six tackles in Week 9

    Thompson posted six tackles and a pass defense during Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Thompson has missed just two defensive plays through nine games this season, one in Week 2 at Las Vegas and the other this past Sunday. He ranks second in snap share on the Cardinals behind cornerback Byron Murphy, but Thompson sits third in tackles with 57 behind fellow safety Budda Baker (71) and inside linebacker Zaven Collins (61). Because Baker is slated to miss a few weeks with a high-ankle sprain, Thompson has an opportunity to increase his tackle tallies in the short term.

    Published: Tue, Nov 8 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records six tackles in Week 8

    Thompson notched six tackles during Sunday's 34-26 loss at Minnesota.

    Analysis: Prior to the Cardinals' last two games, Thompson has had practice limitations due to a hamstring issue, but he was able to suit up on both occasions. With 51 tackles on the season, he's among three of the team's defensive players (also, Budda Baker and Zaven Collins) with at least 50 through eight games, putting him on pace to reach the century mark for the second year in a row. Thompson will aim to keep it up Sunday versus the Seahawks, against whom he had seven tackles back in Week 6.

    Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 9:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No injury designation for Week 8

    Thompson doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson didn't practice Wednesday due to a calf injury, but he logged a limited session Thursday and was a full participant Friday. The fourth-year safety has played nearly every defensive snap for the Cardinals this season, totaling 45 tackles, six pass defenses and one interception across seven appearances.

    Published: Fri, Oct 28 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bumps up to limited Thursday

    Thompson (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson opened the week with a DNP on Wednesday due to a calf issue, after he played every defensive snap against the Saints in Week 7. However, the 24-year-old's ability to practice in a limited fashion Thursday is a step in the right direction for gaining medical clearance for Sunday's contest versus the Vikings. His activity levels during Friday's session should provide additional clarity whether or not Thompson's calf injury will sideline him this weekend in Minnesota.

    Published: Thu, Oct 27 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with calf injury

    Thompson (calf) didn't practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson has been listed with toe and hamstring issues on practice reports this season, but neither concern kept him off the field on game day. It's unclear if the current injury to his calf puts his availability in danger for Sunday's contest in Minnesota, but if he's able to suit up he'll be looking to build upon the 45 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery that he's tallied in seven appearances in 2022.

    Published: Wed, Oct 26 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Thursday

    Thompson (hamstring) is active for Thursday night's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: After practicing in a limited fashion this past week due to a hamstring injury, Thompson will be good to go against New Orleans. As one of Arizona's top tacklers, Thompson has logged 40 tackles, one interception and four pass breakups through six games.

    Published: Thu, Oct 20 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 7

    Thompson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson opened Week 7 prep as a non-participant on Monday's estimated report, but he followed it up with limited showings at both Tuesday's practice and Wednesday's walkthrough. Still, his status for Thursday will have to wait until 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Assuming he's active, Thompson can continue to be relied upon as one of Arizona's top tacklers alongside fellow safety Budda Baker and inside linebacker Zaven Collins.

    Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with injury

    Thompson (hamstring) was a DNP on the Cardinals' estimated practice report for Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson played 100 percent of the snaps in the team's loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, so it's not clear when he may have suffered the injury. Despite it just being an estimate and Thompson logging a full workload Sunday, his estimated absence creates some concern with the Cardinals on a short week and hosting the Saints on Thursday.

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Recovers fumble in Week 3

    Thompson compiled seven tackles, one quarterback hit and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Thompson sits one behind Budda Baker for the team lead in tackles, 26 to 27, and the former's fumble recovery Sunday was the direct result of the latter forcing the ball out of L.A. running back Cam Akers' hands. Thompson and Baker thus are the safest IDP plays for the Cardinals on a weekly basis, with both on pace for 145-plus tackles for a 17-game slate.

    Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches 10 tackles in Week 2

    Thompson had a team-high 10 tackles and one pass defense during Sunday's 29-23 overtime win at Las Vegas.

    Analysis: Thompson was bothered by a toe injury last week, managing just one limited practice Friday. Still, he suited up Week 2 and paced the Cardinals in tackles, pushing him into a tie with fellow safety Budda Baker for the team lead in the category with 19. Per Kevin Parrish of the team's official site, Thompson has avoided the injury report entirely this week, so he's set to continue being among Arizona's top IDP options Sunday versus the Rams and beyond.

    Published: Wed, Sep 21 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Playing in Week 2

    Thompson (toe) is listed as active Sunday at Las Vegas, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Arizona capped Thompson to one limited session during Week 2 prep, but his toe injury won't keep him off the field on game day. He ranked second on the Cardinals in tackles with nine during last Sunday's season-opening loss to the Chiefs, sitting only behind fellow safety Budda Baker (13). Expect Thompson to continue to be among the team's leaders in stops on a weekly basis.

    Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 2

    Thompson (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After notching nine tackles in the season opener, Thompson didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned in a limited fashion Friday. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that Thompson's status would come down to a game-time decision. If he can't go, Deionte Thompson would be in line to start alongside Budda Baker in Week 2.

    Published: Fri, Sep 16 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will be game-time decision

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that Thompson (toe) will be a game-time decision for Week 2, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Thompson participated in practice Friday after sitting out the day before, so whether he'll be able to suit up Sunday at Las Vegas feels like a flip of a coin. If he can't go, Deionte Thompson will be in line to start alongside Budda Baker.

    Published: Fri, Sep 16 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • DNP with toe injury

    Thompson (toe) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Kevin Parrish Jr. of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson opened this season with nine tackles in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, ranking second on the Cardinals behind fellow safety Budda Baker (13). Now, Thompson is tending to a toe issue as Arizona prepares for this Sunday's road clash with the Raiders. Fortunately for the fourth-year pro, he has two more chances to step on the practice field this week.

    Published: Wed, Sep 14 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches nine tackles in Week 1

    Thompson accrued nine tackles during Sunday's 44-21 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Nine days removed from receiving a three-year extension from the Cardinals, Thompson went about fulfilling his new deal with the second-most tackles on the team behind Budda Baker (13). While notching a team-high 121 stops last year, Thompson had nine or more in a week seven times in a full 17-game slate. Due to his reliability, he's a weekly consideration for IDP lineups.

    Published: Tue, Sep 13 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Agrees to extension

    The Cardinals and Thompson agreed to a contract extension Friday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson has been one of the most fruitful picks of the NFL's supplemental draft in recent memory, having joined Arizona in July 2019. He finally broke out last season, racking up a team-high 121 tackles to go with three interceptions in 17 games (12 starts). With this new deal, Thompson now is locked in with the Cardinals through the 2025 season, forming one of the best safety tandems in the league with Budda Baker.

    Published: Fri, Sep 2 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces team in tackles

    Thompson led the Cardinals with 121 tackles in 17 contests during the 2021 campaign.

    Analysis: Thompson was one of three Arizona players (also, inside linebackers Jordan Hicks and Isaiah Simmons) to eclipse the century mark in tackles, and the third-year strong safety supplemented a career high in the category with seven pass defenses, three interceptions and three tackles for loss. With the benefit of 1,045 snaps between defense and special teams, Thompson also finished behind just one teammate on defense (Hicks with 1,077). Thompson has one year remaining on his rookie deal, so he has…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 20 at 7:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches 10 tackles

    Thompson tallied 10 tackles during Sunday's 30-12 loss at Detroit.

    Analysis: With 29 tackles over the last three games, Thompson has closed the gap for the team lead in the category and now sits one behind Jordan Hicks' 105 on the season. Thompson also has a pair of picks over the last five games, giving him IDP appeal in the midst of the fantasy postseason. He'll look to keep up the hot streak Saturday against the Colts.

    Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 7:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Interception in loss

    Thompson totaled nine total tackles (five solo) while also recording an interception in Sunday's 34-10 blowout loss against the Panthers.

    Analysis: Thompson recorded his second career interception and his first pick since 2019. The 23-year-old has at least nine total tackles in two of his last three games. Thompson is now tied for 19th in solo tackles in the entire NFL.

    Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 11:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tackles abound Week 8

    Thompson notched 10 tackles and one pass defense during Thursday's 24-21 defeat to the Packers.

    Analysis: The Cardinals continue to take turns in terms of leading the team in tackles, with Jordan Hicks' 12 representing the top mark in Week 8. But Thompson himself reach double digits Thursday for the second time in eight games and now sits two tackles behind Hicks' team-high 56 on the campaign. Meanwhile, Isaiah Simmons has 53, while IDP standout Budda Baker is at 47.

    Published: Tue, Nov 2 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles Week 4

    Thompson tallied 10 tackles and one pass defense during Sunday's 37-20 road win against the Rams.

    Analysis: Thompson has steadily increased his share of defensive snaps with each passing week, going from 83 percent in the season opener to all of them Week 4. His tackle count Sunday paced the Cardinals, and he now sits three behind the trio of Budda Baker, Jordan Hicks and Isaiah Simmons for the team lead in stops (30). Considering the amount of playing time and ability to make a mark in the box score among some IDP giants, Thompson is putting himself in the conversation to be rostered in those…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts up seven stops

    Thompson had seven tackles, including one tackle for loss, during Sunday's 31-19 win at Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Thompson was relatively quiet in the season opener (two solo tackles) on an 84-percent share of the Cardinals' defensive snaps. In the past two games, he's combined for 15 stops and a quarterback hit on 96 percent of those plays. As long as he continues to remain on the field on most downs, Thompson may be harkening back to the 2019 campaign, when he put up 57 tackles as a rookie fifth-round pick of the NFL Supplemental Draft. There are a number of premier tacklers in Arizona's defense --…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 7:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts eight tackles Week 2

    Thompson racked up eight tackles and one quarterback hit during Sunday's 34-33 victory against the Vikings.

    Analysis: A fifth-round pick in the NFL Supplemental Draft back in 2019, Thompson was productive as a rookie, with 57 tackles, three pass defenses and one interception in 15 games. He only managed five appearances last season due to injury, so his performance Sunday is an encouraging sign that significant tackle counts remain possible for the starting strong safety. Thompson will look to continue the momentum Week 3 in Jacksonville.

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 6:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting down Week 16

    Thompson (ankle) has been deemed inactive for Saturday's game against the 49ers.

    Analysis: Thompson's confirmed Week 16 absence marks the 22-year-old's 11th of the season, aligning Chris Banjo for a potential third start in four games at the strong safety spot. Thompson, a Washington State product, missed just one game all of last season after the Cardinals selected him with a fifth-round pick in the 2019 draft.

    Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Week 16 status questionable

    Thompson (ankle) has been labeled questionable heading into Saturday's game against San Francisco, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The second-year man has struggled to stay on the field this season, posting a total of four starts. An ankle injury kept Thompson on injured reserve for much of September and October, and upon his Week 9 return, he was only capable of mustering three appearances before being shelved once again. The same ankle continues to beleaguer Thompson, but at least he was able to register a trio of limited sessions this week, providing hope for a Week 16 appearance.

    Published: Thu, Dec 24 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited participant

    Thompson (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: The Cardinals didn't actually take the field Tuesday, but Thompson looks poised to make his first practice appearance in over a month this week. It's still uncertain if he'll be ready for Saturday's game against the 49ers. He's trending in the right direction, though, and he should reclaim the starting strong safety job upon return.

    Published: Tue, Dec 22 at 6:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will miss another game

    Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Thompson has yet to practice since suffering this ankle injury back in Week 11. Chris Banjo has been starting in Thompson's place, a trend that is expected to continue in Week 15.

    Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to miss third straight game

    Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson will miss a third straight game and isn't making much progress in his recovery, as he didn't practice all week. His next opportunity to play will be a home matchup against the Eagles in Week 14. Chris Banjo is expected to start at strong safety in Week 14 after he registered 10 tackles in Thompson's place last week against the Rams.

    Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ankle still bothersome

    Thompson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Thompson has missed the last two games with his ankle injury, and this missed practice doesn't bode well for his chances of getting back on the field Sunday against the Giants. The safety will have two more chances to raise his practice participation this week in hopes of suiting up.

    Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out against Rams

    Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson didn't practice this week and will miss a second consecutive game. Chris Banjo saw an uptick in snaps with Thompson sidelined last week. Deionte Thompson, who has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, should be in the running for the starting strong safety role as well.

    Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unable to practice Wednesday

    Thompson (ankle) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph predicted that Thompson would miss "a game or two" after hurting his ankle in Week 11 against the Seahawks. Thompson already sat out last week's loss to the Patriots, and a DNP to start the week supports the notion that he's in danger of missing a consecutive game. Chris Banjo will continue to handle the first-team practice reps at strong safety until Thompson returns.

    Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to miss more time

    Thompson is expected to miss a game or two after injuring his ankle in Thursday's loss to the Seahawks, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Thompson missed five games with an ankle injury earlier this season, and he aggravated the injury against the Seahawks. The team doesn't believe he'll require another IR stint, but a two-week absence is on the table. Until the second-year safety returns, Chris Banjo is slated to start at safety alongside Budda Baker.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with injury in ankle again

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that Thompson (ankle) aggravated the same ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve earlier this season in Thursday's loss to Seattle, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Kingsbury added that he hopes the injury is less severe this time around. While Thompson has the benefit of three extra days off before the team's Week 12 trip to New England, it's concerning that the injury that forced him out of Thursday's game is in the same spot that gave Thompson significant trouble earlier this season.

    Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with leg injury

    Thompson will not return to Thursday's game against the Seahawks due to a leg injury, Craig Grialou of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson had to be carted off the field late in the first half due to the severity of his injury. For at least the rest of Thursday's contest, Chris Banjo stands to handle Arizona's strong safety reps.

    Published: Thu, Nov 19 at 7:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back on active roster

    Thompson (ankle) was added to the active roster Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The team took its time activating Thompson, whose 21-day window to be taken off IR was activated back on Oct. 14. The safety will rejoin his teammates on the field Sunday against the Dolphins for his first game action since the season opener.

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Designated to return from IR

    Thompson (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday, indicating the beginning of his 21-day window to return from injured reserve, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson hasn't played since Week 1 against the 49ers, but he's eligible to return to the lineup Monday against the Cowboys. If Chris Banjo (hamstring) is able to start alongside Budda Baker, Thompson won't have much of a role on defense should he shake off his injury.

    Published: Wed, Oct 14 at 4:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to injured reserve

    The Cardinals placed Thompson (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday.

    Analysis: Thompson lasted just two plays before leaving the Cards' Week 1 win at San Francisco, the result of an ankle injury. The issue will keep him sidelined until at least Week 5 due to the new IR rules in place this season. In Thompson's place, Chris Banjo entered the lineup at strong safety Sunday and logged 58 of 62 defensive snaps.

    Published: Thu, Sep 17 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Thompson (ankle) was unable to practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson suffered the injury in Week 1 against the 49ers. Chris Banjo filled in for him at safety for the rest of that contest and would likely earn the start against Washington in Week 2 if Thompson can't go.

    Published: Wed, Sep 16 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers ankle injury

    Thompson left Sunday's game at San Francisco due to an ankle injury.

    Analysis: The Cardinals don't have an obvious candidate to replace Thompson at strong safety, as the only active safeties other than stud Budda Baker are special teamers Chris Banjo and Charles Washington. Perhaps rookie Isaiah Simmons will get some reps, but he was burned on Raheem Mostert's 76-yard TD and started the ensuing defensive possession on the sideline. In any case, Thompson is questionable to return.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 57 tackles in 2019

    Thompson tallied 57 tackles (45 solo), three pass breakups and one interception in 15 games during the 2019 season.

    Analysis: The Cardinals used a fifth-round pick in July's supplemental draft on Thompson, who was available at that point after the NCAA ruled him ineligible. Over the first four contests of the campaign, he was a healthy scratch one game while playing specifically special teams in the others. Once he got a chance on defense Week 5, though, Thompson was a mainstay in the secondary, starting nine of the final 12 outings at strong safety. Considering his performance, he's likely locked in a role in the…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 15 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active against Steelers

    Thompson (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson suffered a concussion during Week 13's loss to the Rams, but he was able to clear the league's protocol in time. The rookie fifth-round pick has been working as the starting strong safety lately and posted 18 tackles (17 solo) and an interception over the last three games.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially questionable

    Thompson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Thompson managed to practice in full Friday, but it remains to be seen whether he's fully cleared the league's five-step protocol for head injuries. The rookie fifth-round pick may still need to receive clearance from an independent neurologist before retaking the field.

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Recovering from concussion

    Thompson has a concussion and was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thompson exited Sunday's loss to the Rams with a head injury, and it's now confirmed he suffered a concussion. The 21-year-old will have to fully clear the concussion protocol before seeing game action.

    Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures head Sunday

    Thompson suffered a head injury during Sunday's loss to the Rams and is day-to-day, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Coach Kliff Kingsbury didn't report that Thompson was in concussion protocol, and we likely won't get another update on his status until Wednesday's practice report is released. The rookie fifth-rounder has registered 27 tackles over the last five games.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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