Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Fri 1/5/24 9:07 PM

Gardeck (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gardeck didn't practice Wednesday, but he's followed that with a pair of limited sessions Thursday and Friday, giving him a chance to suit up Sunday. The veteran linebacker hasn't missed a game so far this season, and he's tallied 6.0 sacks among his 44 tackles (34 solo). If Gardeck isn't able to play this weekend, Victor Dimukeje (foot) and/or Ezekiel Turner could see more work in his stead.

Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Thu 1/4/24 8:04 PM

Gardeck (knee) was a limited participant at the Cardinals' practice Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gardeck missed the team's first session of the week Wednesday, so Thursday's participation is a step in the right direction. The linebacker will have one more chance to progress to a full workload Friday before Arizona's final injury report comes out ahead of Sunday's regular season finale with the Seahawks.

Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Wed 1/3/24 8:44 PM

Gardeck (knee) did not participate at the Cardinals' practice Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gardeck appears to have left the team's 35-31 win over the Eagles in Week 17 a little worse for wear, popping up on the injury report with a knee issue. The linebacker will have two more sessions to return to the practice field this week and if he can't go Sunday versus the Seahawks, Victor Dimukeje (foot) or Ezekiel Turner could be asked to step into a starting role in his place.

Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Tue 11/14/23 3:45 PM

Gardeck recorded five total tackles (three solo), including one sack and one tackle for loss, while also recording a pass deflection in Sunday's 25-23 win over the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old linebacker is having one of the best seasons of his career, as his five sacks are just two short of his career best in a season. Gardeck ranks second on the Cardinals in tackles for loss and first in sacks through the first 10 games of the year. Expect Gardeck to continue leading Arizona's defense and causing problems for opposing quarterbacks as the season goes on.

Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Sun 11/13/22 3:16 PM

Gardeck (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gardeck is in line to play in Sunday's contest versus the Rams, after he had missed each of Arizona's previous three games due to an ankle injury. The 28-year-old is expected to be in the mix for rotational linebacker snaps, and he'll also likely serve as one of the team's top special-teams contributors in Week 10.

Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Sun 11/6/22 2:46 PM

Gardeck (ankle) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Gardeck will miss his third game in a row after suffering an ankle injury during Arizona's previous game versus Seattle on Oct. 16. The 28-year-old logged 18 tackles, one sack and one interception in a starting role over the first six weeks of the season. With Gardeck out, Victor Dimukeje should once again step in opposite outside linebacker Markus Golden.

Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Fri 10/28/22 4:13 PM

Gardeck (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gardeck picked up an ankle injury during Week 6 and will remain sidelined for a second straight contest due to the issue. In his absence, Victor Dimukeje figures to see an increased role again.

Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Wed 10/19/22 8:59 PM

Gardeck (ankle) was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gardeck was forced out with an unspecified ankle issue during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, leaving him sidelined in each practice this week. With the fifth-year outside linebacker inactive, expect Victor Dimukeje to step in opposite Markus Golden.

Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Sun 10/16/22 6:02 PM

Gardeck (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gardeck recorded one tackle before sustaining an ankle injury at some point during this contest, though the exact nature of this issue is still unclear. The 28-year-old almost perfectly split his 205 total snaps between defense and special teams over the first five games of the season, recording 17 tackles, one sack, one pass defended and one forced fumble. With Gardeck sidelined, expect Victor Dimukeje to step in opposite outside linebacker Markus Golden.

Dennis Gardeck
LB JAC (8)
Mon 3/14/22 5:33 PM

Gardeck signed a three-year, $12 million contract with Arizona on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gardeck has primarily played special teams during his four years with the Cardinals, though he did play a career-high 159 defensive snaps in 2021. He also had seven sacks despite playing only 93 defensive snaps during the 2020 campaign, which are his only sacks through 58 career games.