Banjo announced his retirement via his personal Twitter account Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The undrafted defensive back out of SMU played in 10 NFL seasons with three different teams (Packers, Saints and Cardinals). Banjo mostly operated as a special-teams ace, but he did record three career interceptions and had a fumble recovery for a touchdown, which came in his final season. He's set to join the Broncos as an assistant special teams coach.

Arizona placed Banjo (illness) on injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Banjo won't play in the Cardinals' season finale due to an illness. His move to IR is simply transactional to open up a roster spot for Week 18. Banjo played primarily on special teams during the 2022 campaign, totaling 11 tackles and one fumble recovery across 13 appearances.

Banjo was signed to the Cardinals' active roster Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Banjo was let go by Arizona at the end of August but began the season on the team's practice squad and was elevated to the active roster for each of the last three games. The 31-year-old has totaled two tackles (one solo) while playing mainly on special teams this year, and he'll serve as depth at free safety after Charles Washington (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve last week.

Banjo was released by the Cardinals on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old played in 13 games for the Cardinals last season, recording 48 tackles and one pass defended. The veteran was likely released because he was buried on the depth chart. Banjo may be able to find a spot on another roster given that he is in his 10th year, as he could help a young secondary with his experience.

Banjo won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Cowboys due to a hamstring injury.

EDGE Analysis

Banjo was shaken up on the first play of the fourth quarter, and he was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after his departure. The severity of the injury hasn't been revealed, but the 31-year-old will serve as depth in Arizona's secondary this year if he's healthy in time for Week 1.

Arizona re-signed Banjo to a one-year contract Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Banjo will return for a third straight season in the desert. The 31-year-old veteran brings quality depth to the Cardinals secondary, as he's proved capable of filling in as a starter when necessary. He's coming off a career year, with 48 tackles (34 solo) across 13 games.

The Cardinals activated Banjo (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, per the league's official transactions report.

EDGE Analysis

Banjo spent roughly a week on the COVID list, which forced him to miss the Cardinals' season-ending loss to the Rams, but he'll now be eligible to return to team facilities. Through 13 appearances in 2020, Banjo notched a career-high 48 tackles (34 solo) along with one defended pass. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The Cardinals placed Banjo (hip) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Banjo has handled at least 75 percent of defensive snaps in four straight contests, but it looks likely that he'll be unavailable for Sunday's road game against the Rams. The transaction indicates that Banjo has either tested positive for the virus or come into close contact with someone who has.

Banjo posted 10 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

With Jalen Thompson (ankle) still out of the lineup, Banjo stepped in at strong safety and finished second to Budda Baker (12) in tackles for Arizona. Thompson could be back in the lineup for the Week 14 clash against the Giants. If he's not, Banjo's worth IDP consideration.

Banjo (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Banjo's hamstring injury caused him to miss two consecutive games, but he now looks fully on track for Monday's contest in Dallas. Barring any setbacks, he stands to draw his usual start at safety across from Budda Baker.