Rucker suffered a calf injury during Sunday's game versus Washington and is considered questionable to return, azcentral.com reports. Rucker, who missed a game earlier this season due to a calf injury, adds to the poor bill of health the Cardinals' defense has endured thus far. With starting defensive end Calais Campbell (knee) inactive Sunday, if Rucker is unable to return, Kareem Martin and Tommy Kelly would see the bulk of snaps on a depleted Arizona defensive line.

Rucker (calf) is active Sunday against the 49ers, Mike Jurecki of FOX Sports 910 Phoenix reports. It's unclear how much Rucker will factor into the defensive line mix in his first appearance since Week 1, but his first tackle of the season should come to pass against a run-heavy squad.

Rucker (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco. Rucker made just one limited practice appearance all week, so he'll be a game-time decision for Sunday's game.

Rucker (calf) is out for Sundy's game against the Giants. Rucker couldn't practice at all this week, so the Cardinals are left the possibility of him missing time beyond Sunday, as well. His absence can't hurt the fantasy prospects of Rashad Jennings.

Rucker (calf) is considered doubtful to play in Sunday's Week 2 game against the Giants, Darren Urban of azcardinals.com reports. Rucker exited Monday night's season opening win with a calf injury, which could keep him sidelined for another week. Should that prove to happen, newly signed veteran Tommy Kelly figures to get more reps on the Cardinals' defensive line this weekend.

Rucker is the likely candidate to take over the starting spot vacated by stalwart defensive lineman Darnell Dockett (knee), the Cardinals' official site reports. Dockett suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Monday's practice, opening the door for Rucker and rookie Kareem Martin to handle the bulk of the remaining reps. Rucker garnered decent run in both 2011 and 2012, averaging 46 tackles and four sacks per season. However, in his first year with the Cardinals, he contributed 11 tackles (nine solo) and one sack. Expect the former rather than the latter to mimic his output heading into Week 1, though Martin could receive more snaps on clear passing downs as his rookie campaign wears on.

Cardinals re-sign DE Frostee Rucker to a two-year extension. Rucker had one sack and 11 tackles for Arizona in limited playing time last season. With Darnell Dockett and Calais Campbell still in town, Rucker should be nothing more than a rotational player again in 2014.

Cardinals signed DE Frostee Rucker, formerly of the Browns. Rucker was released by Cleveland in early February as the team was clearing out players that didn't fit the new 3-4 defense. The soon-to-be 30-year-old started all 16 games for the Browns last season, notching 48 tackles, four sacks, and a forced fumble. In Arizona, Rucker adds depth on the edge with Matt Shaughnessy, Sam Acho, and O'Brien Schofield.

Browns released DE Frostee Rucker.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer wonders if Browns DE Frostee Rucker is a candidate for release. Cleveland just signed Rucker to a five-year, $20.5 million deal last offseason, but with the team's switch to a 3-4 defense, he doesn't seem to fit anywhere. Rucker has always been a 4-3 end. He started all 16 games in 2012, registering four sacks. Rucker has $2.5 million in guaranteed money left on his contract.