Thompson was waived by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson had been providing depth at safety for the Cardinals since the team drafted him in 2019. His release comes after being partially responsible for a blocked punt that set up a Rams field goal Sunday. In a corresponding move, Arizona signed linebacker Jesse Luketa from the practice squad to their active roster.

The Cardinals activated Thompson off the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson was placed on the list Nov. 24, and was forced to miss Week 12's game against the Patriots. Now back healthy and returning to practice, Thompson is expected to assume is usual back up safety duties behind Budda Baker, seeing the bulk of his snaps come on special teams.

Thompson (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if Thompson tested positive for the virus or if he's a high-risk close contact of an infected individual. Regardless, the 23-year-old will be unavailable until he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols.

Thompson (knee) isn't listed on Monday's estimated injury report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old was inactive for Sunday's win over the Bills due to the knee issue, so it's a bit of a surprise to see him absent from the injury report only a day later. Thompson should fill a reserve role Thursday against the Seahawks, but he could have a larger workload if Budda Baker (groin) or Jalen Thompson (shoulder) are unable to play.

Thompson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson typically handles a major workload on defense and has compiled 24 tackles (17 solo) and two pass breakups through seven games, but he'll sit out Sunday's cross-conference clash. Chris Banjo figures to take over Thompson's reps behind starters Jalen Thompson and Budda Baker.

Thompson finished with nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson played in 77% of his team's defensive snaps in Week 4, logging 59 snaps. His playing time continues to trend upward, and he made the most of his opportunities Sunday by recording a season-best nine tackles.

Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said Thursday that Thompson will start against the Panthers, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson appears set to start at free safety in replacement of Budda Baker (thumb), who underwent surgery to repair a a UCL tear earlier this week. It's also possible that rookie first-round pick Isaiah Simmons could see occasional snaps at safety as long as Baker is sidelined.

Thompson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson will miss the first game of his rookie campaign. Jalen Thompson and Budda Baker have slotted in as the team's starting safeties, but Deionte has served in a respectable role with at least a 38-percent snap share in five straight games. Chris Banjo figures to see an uptick in snaps in Thompson's place.

Thompson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson did not have a designation prior to his limited session Friday, meaning the safety may have suffered a late-week injury. Generally this is not good news for a player's availability, so it will be worth keeping an eye on Thompson's status as Sunday approaches.

Thompson is fully recovered from the wrist injury that kept him from participating in the NFL Combine in March, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson was a fifth-round selection in last weekend's draft, and his stock may have dropped a bit due to the wrist issue. The 22-year-old has no lingering issues though and should participate fully in Arizona's upcoming rookie minicamp.