The Cardinals signed Kennard to their active roster Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard's promotion isn't much of a surprise considering he was elevated to Arizona's active roster prior to both of the team's first two contests. Through Week 2, the 31-year-old linebacker has registered two total tackles, with one in each game thus far. Expect Kennard to continue operating as a rotational piece for the Cardinals defense when the team hosts the Rams on Sunday.

The Cardinals signed Kennard to their practice squad Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard was surprisingly released ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline, but the veteran has returned to the organization on a practice-squad deal. The 31-year-old linebacker appeared in 28 games over the last two seasons in Arizona, totaling 43 tackles, three sacks and two pass defenses while playing exclusively on defense.

Kennard was released by the Cardinals on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard's release comes as somewhat of a surprise given his familiarity with Arizona's defense and overall playing experience. The ninth-year linebacker recorded 43 tackles, three sacks and two passes defended over 28 regular-season games during the past two seasons with the Cardinals. With Kennard gone, rookie outside linebackers Myjai Sanders and Cameron Thomas should step into larger roles in the team's defense.

Kennard was activated from the Cardinals' reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard was forced to miss the team's win over the Cowboys in Week 17 after being placed on the COVID list Dec. 29. The linebacker will return to his depth role ahead of the team's final regular season game Sunday against the Seahawks.

Kennard (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard will be fighting an uphill battle to gain clearance in time to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys for a pivotal game with playoff positioning on the line. The 30-year-old linebacker has been a solid depth piece for the Cardinals this season, totaling 20 tackles in 14 games.

Kennard (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard closed the week with two limited practices and was questionable heading into the game. He'll be ready to suit up and serve in his typical role as a rotational linebacker.

Kennard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard didn't practice Wednesday, but he was a limited participant Thursday and Friday. With Chandler Jones (COVID-19 protocols) inactive, the 30-year-old linebacker played a season-high 31 snaps during Week 6. With both linebackers' status up in the air, Dennis Gardeck and Victor Dimukeje could see increased playing time Sunday.

Kennard (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard missed Week 2 with a hamstring injury, but he will suit up against the Jaguars in Week 3. He logged only 13 defensive snaps and was held without a tackle during Week 1, so it's unclear how much of an impact his return will have on Arizona's defense.

Kennard (hamstring) will miss Sunday's Week 2 battle against the Vikings, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard didn't have much of an impact in the season-opening blowout of the Titans. Since that game, the 30-year-old linebacker has injured his hamstring and will miss Week 2. With Kennard out, expect Markus Golden to see an increased role against the Vikings.

The Cardinals activated Kennard from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Kyle Odegard of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard sat out Sunday's loss to the Dolphins after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's now been fully cleared to return to team facilities. The starting linebacker also resumed practicing Wednesday, and he can be considered on track to take the field against Buffalo in Week 10.