The Arizona Cardinals announced a single move on the active roster on Tuesday. They activated rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson from injured reserve. He now takes his place on the 53-man roster. They did not need to make a corresponding roster move because they had placed linebacker Dennis Gardeck on IR on Friday and did not make a corresponding move then.
He suffered a calf injury on Aug. 22 and had his practice window opened to return from IR on Oct. 9. He was limited that first day back after experiencing some discomfort and hasn’t done anything football-related since then in large part because of the death of his mother two weeks ago.
It might be too much to expect Robinson to contribute much on Sunday when the Cardinals host the Chicago Bears in Week 9.
The Cardinals could wait as Robinson gets in football shape and put him on the field only when they know he is capable of contributing significant snaps. After Sunday, the Cardinals host the Jets and then have their bye.
Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis said Tuesday, “I know this isn’t how (he) wanted to start his rookie season. I just told him, ‘Just focus on one day at a time and not the long-term of what you wanted for goals at this point. I know you’re going to be a great player.'”
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