The NFL reinstated Strong from his suspension Tuesday, per the NFL transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Strong has served a three-game suspension that was placed on him by the league in late August. The 28-year-old defensive end will now have the opportunity to sign with a team. He played in 14 regular-season games with the Cardinals in 2023 and accumulated 46 tackles (25 solo), including 2.5 sacks, one pass defended and one fumble recovery.

The Cardinals waived Strong on Friday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move comes as a surprise, as Strong has played well this season, recording career highs with 46 tackles (25 solo), including 2.5 sacks, over 14 games. He has dealt with a variety of injuries, including separate shoulder and knee issues that have caused him to miss time, but it's uncertain if those issues played a role in his departure. Roy Lopez could see more work Sunday in Strong's stead in the team's season finale versus Seattle.

Strong (knee) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strong started the week with back-to-back limited practice sessions, but he was a full participant Friday and is good to go for Sunday's game. Strong has a career-high 37 tackles (21 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery over 11 games this season.

Strong (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strong has been dealing with a knee issue since mid-November. He sat out Week 12 but was able to return for Week 13 against the Steelers. Strong is building on his career-year and he's up to 37 tackles (21 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery in 11 games this season.

Strong (knee) is active Sunday against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Strong logged limited practices all week after missing the team's Week 12 matchup against the Rams. He'll return to the field though after the one-game absence and should remain a significant part of the Cardinals' rotation on the edge.

Strong (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strong was at all three of the Cardinals' practices during the week, but he was also limited for all of them, so he seems to be truly questionable for Week 13. If he misses a second consecutive game, 2022 third-rounder Cameron Thomas could see increased reps.

Strong (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old was able to play through a knee injury during the Cardinals' Week 11 loss to the Texans, but now it seems as if that issue will sideline him for Week 12. With Strong missing time, Dante Stills and Cameron Thomas could both see increased work on Arizona's defensive line.

Strong (knee) is active Sunday against the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Strong was limited in practice this week with the issue, but ultimately it won't keep him off the field for Week 11. He should remain one of the Cardinals' key pieces on the edge.

Strong (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Houston, Zach Gershman of Arizona's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strong has previously dealt with an ankle injury and a shoulder issue this season, and he is now hampered by a knee injury. The defensive lineman logged a trio of limited practices this week, leaving his status up in the air heading into Sunday's game versus the Texans. If Strong needs to sit out, Dante Stills could see more work.

Strong (knee) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The starting defensive end missed one game earlier in the season with a shoulder injury but has otherwise played in every contest. Strong has 30 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, a pass defensed and a fumble recovery in 2023.