L.J. Collier: Everything you need to know

Collier (knee) was activated off the injured reserve list Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. The 30-year-old practiced in full throughout last week and is now in line to return following a 13-game absence due to a knee injury. Through 17 appearances in 2024, Collier recorded 29 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and two passes defensed. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of Arizona's top interior defensive linemen in the Week 17 matchup against the Bengals.

Collier (knee) was not activated off injured reserve Saturday. Collier's practice window was opened Dec. 3, so if the Cardinals do not activate the defensive tackle before Dec. 24, he will need to remain on injured reserve for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 30-year-old has played just 34 defensive snaps through two games this season, accumulating one solo tackle in the playing time.

Collier (knee) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. Collier is progressing in his recovery from a knee injury that caused him to land on injured reserve in mid-September. He's not quite ready to be activated from IR, and his next opportunity to play is Week 16 against the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 21.