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Arizona Cardinals Get Encouraging Update on Key Starter Ahead of Lions Game

The Arizona Cardinals (1-3) are heading into a massive week five test against the Detroit Lions.The Lions are coming off a Sunday Night Football loss to the Carolina Panthers. The Cardinals present an opportunity for Detroit to once again rise…

By Kevin Hicks · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:33 AM

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Defensive tackle Walter Nolen III is set to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions barring pregame setbacks.
Local insider John Gambadoro first reported the positive injury update for the second-year Arizona Cardinals starter.
Nolen previously missed 11 games during his rookie campaign but has played in every contest this season.

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Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Walter Nolen III is set to play in Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Detroit Lions, barring any pregame setbacks. Local insider John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reported the encouraging injury update for the 1-3 Cardinals ahead of the game.

The 22-year-old Ole Miss product has appeared in every game this season after missing 11 games during his rookie year. Nolen is expected to line up alongside Roy Lopez to help slow down Detroit's offense led by running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

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