Rucker (knee, hip) is officially active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Rucker put in limited practices Thursday and Friday and was cautiously expected to play. The 34-year-old should start at defensive end for the Cardinals with Robert Nkemdiche serving a reserve role.

Rucker has knee and hip injuries and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rucker put in limited sessions Thursday and Friday after starting out the week not practicing, so he would seem on track to play Sunday. Robert Nkemdiche and Olsen Pierre would likely see increased workloads should the 34-year-old be unable to play against the 49ers.

The Cardinals signed Rucker to a one-year contract Friday, Kyle Odegard of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The last two seasons have been injury-riddled for Rucker, who mentioned in January that his return to play another season at 34 years old would be contingent upon his health. After earning just 28.3 percent of the defensive snaps in 2016, in part due to sprained MCL that sidelined him for three games, he's merely a rotational defensive end at this point in his career. Having said that, Rucker could be in line for a bit more work in the upcoming campaign following the departure of long-time D-end Calais Campbell.

Rucker (undisclosed) will make a decision on his future once he grows healthier, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. "I just want to rehab and feel better, and then make my decision," he said recently. "I played through a couple injuries this year -- and not like everyone else doesn't have to -- but it was a tough road for me [last] offseason and I want to give myself and my body a chance."

EDGE Analysis

Rucker spent the bulk of last offseason recovering from ankle surgery, limiting the defensive end to one preseason appearance. He then kicked off the 2016 campaign with a sprained MCL, which forced DNPs from Weeks 2 through 4. Although he played out the rest of the schedule, he picked up just 28.3 percent of the Cardinals' defensive snaps and didn't record a sack for the first time since 2007. As he mentioned, Rucker's upcoming unrestricted free agency will be contingent upon his health.

Rucker (knee) is active and will play in Thursday's Week 5 tilt against San Francisco, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rucker was questionable in the lead up to Thursday's game after sitting out since injurying his knee in Week 1. He practiced in a limited fashion this week and will be expected to slide back into the starting lineup, meaning that Rodney Gunter will likely see a reduction in reps.

Rucker (knee) will not play in Week 4 against the Buccaneers, Mike Jurecki of Fox Sports 910 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rucker did not practice this week after not playing in Week 3. Rodney Gunter projects to start at defensive end once again.

Rucker (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Rucker's absence opens the door for Rodney Gunter to start at defensive end opposite Calais Campbell.

Rucker (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Mike Jurecki of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rucker wasn't able to practice throughout the week as his status for Sunday's matchup doesn't look good. In his potential absence, Rodney Gunter figures to get the start at defensive end.

Rucker suffered a sprained MCL and is expected to miss around two-to-three weeks, Darren Urban of AZcardinals.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rucker had offseason ankle surgery and dealt with some other minor injuries in the lead-up to the team's regular season opener on Sunday. However, he was cleared prior to the game and resumed his role as a starter at defensive end. The injury bug has struck again for Rucker, who has now suffered a sprained MCL. He's expected to sit out around two-to-three weeks, so look for Rodney Gunter or Robert Nkemdiche to see some increased reps in his place.

Rucker (neck) was not listed on the Cardinals injury report Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rucker was limited in practice during the week prior to Friday, but that now appears to have been a precautionary measure. His absence from the injury report indicates he will be ready to go Sunday as the team's starting right defensive end.