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2025 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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INT
Interceptions
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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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Sacks
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| Regular Season | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 |
Top Jalen Thompson News
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Records 95 tackles in 2025
Thompson tallied 95 tackles including 1.0 sack, six pass defenses and one forced fumble over 15 regular-season appearances in 2025.
Missing Weeks 15 and 16 due to a hamstring injury impacted Thompson's bid for his first campaign with 100-plus tackles since 2022. He still ended the year third on the Cardinals in stops behind Budda Baker (120) and Akeem Davis-Gaither (117). Thompson's contract voids on Feb. 15, so he appears set to become an unrestricted free agent and could be on the move if Arizona deems second-year pro Dadrion Taylor-Demerson ready to be a suitable replacement at strong safety.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Cleared to play Week 17
Thompson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Thompson has been cleared to return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Budda Baker (concussion) has been ruled out, so Kitan Crawford will likely join Thompson as the Cardinals' starting safeties in Week 17.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Questionable for Week 17
Thompson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Thompson was limited in practice all week due to a hamstring injury that prevented him from playing in the Cardinals' last two games. Budda Baker (concussion) has already been ruled out for Sunday's road tilt, so Kitan Crawford and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson would serve as the Cardinals' two starting safeties if Thompson is also ruled out.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Returns to practice Wednesday
Thompson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Arizona's walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.
Thompson managed to practice for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury during the Week 14 loss to the Rams. The 27-year-old should resume his role as the team's starting strong safety should he manage to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Bengals.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Out for Week 16
Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Wednesday that Thompson (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
The Washington State product is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury. Thompson has been a crucial part of the Cardinals' defense this season, recording 81 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, six passes defensed and one forced fumble. Kitan Crawford will likely have an expanded role on Arizona's first-team defense until Thompson returns from injury.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Does not practice Thursday
Thompson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Thompson did not participate in practice Thursday, his second straight absence. It's unclear when he sustained the injury, as there was no clear sign of decreased snap count in Week 14. The 27-year-old will likely need to return Friday for a chance to play Sunday versus the Texans.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Won't play Sunday
Thompson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Thompson logged consecutive DNPs to begin the Cardinals' week of practice due to a hamstring injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. The Washington State product has appeared in all 13 of Arizona's games thus far, recording 81 total tackles, six passes defensed and one forced fumble. While he's out for Week 15, Kitan Crawford is expected to operate as one of Arizona's top safeties.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Registers seven stops Sunday
Thompson posted seven tackles (three solo) Sunday in a Week 14 loss to the Rams.
Thompson tied for the second-most stops on the Cardinals in the loss. The veteran safety has been a steady IDP option this season, posting at least five tackles in 10 of his 13 contests. Thompson is up to 81 stops, including 1.0 sacks, and six defensed passes on the campaign.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Fills stat sheet in Week 12 loss
Thompson totaled nine tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with a defensed pass and a forced fumble Sunday in an overtime loss to the Jaguars.
Thompson's nine stops tied for the Cardinals lead. Among his tackles was a sack of Trevor Lawrence late in the first half on which he forced fumble that was recovered by teammate Walter Nolen and returned for a touchdown. Thompson is up to 72 tackles and four defensed passes through 11 games on the season.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Gets four stops in loss
Thompson recorded four tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 27-23 loss versus the Packers.
Thompson recorded a season-low 53 defensive snaps in Week 7, as Green Bay took a methodical offensive approach, and his tackle total was predictably a bit depressed. Those counting on him for IDP production will hope he gets more chances in Week 9 at Dallas after the Cardinals' bye in Week 8.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Solid outing in loss
Thompson tallied six tackles (three solo) in the Cardinals' loss versus the Colts on Sunday.
Thompson has now recorded six or more tackles in five of his first six appearances this season. The 27-year-old has racked up 43 tackles (24 solos) and will look to add to his totals in the team's Week 7 matchup versus Green Bay.
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Cardinals' Jalen Thompson: Fives tackles in Week 5 loss
Thompson registered five tackles (two solo) during the Cardinals' 22-21 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Thompson played 66 of 67 defensive snaps Sunday and finished tied with Budda Baker and Akeem Davis-Gaither for the second most tackles on the Cardinals behind Mack Wilson (six). Thompson has logged at least five tackles in each of the first five games of the regular season, and is up to 38 tackles (21 solo) and one pass defense on the year.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Paramount, CA |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Washington St. |
| Experience: 7 |