Dadrion Taylor-Demerson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Rams vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 28, 2025
Missing third straight game
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson has not been cleared to practice since injuring his ankle against the Seahawks in Week 10. The second-year safety will miss a third consecutive game as a result of his injury, which leaves Kitan Crawford and Darren Hall as the Cardinals' reserve options at safety behind starters Jalen Thompson and Budda Baker. Taylor-Demerson's next opportunity to play is Week 14 against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Nov 26, 2025
Still working through ankle injury
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson has missed the Cardinals' last two games due to an ankle injury he sustained in Week 10 against the Seahawks. The second-year safety has two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity to have a realistic chance of returning against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Nov 21, 2025
Ruled out
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The reserve safety has appeared in nine games this season, posting 36 tackles (21 solo) and five pass breakups, including two interceptions, across 272 defensive snaps and 142 on special teams.
Nov 19, 2025
Still working through ankle injury
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson was unable to play in the Cardinals' Week 11 loss to the 49ers due to an ankle injury he sustained against the Seahawks in Week 10. He hasn't been cleared to practice since the injury, and he'll have two more days to participate in practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's contest against the Jaguars. Kitan Crawford will continue to serve in a rotational role at safety behind Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson for as long as Taylor-Demerson is sidelined.
Nov 14, 2025
Won't suit up vs. 49ers
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus San Francisco, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson didn't practice at all during the week after suffering an ankle injury in Week 10 at Seattle, and he'll have to sit out at least one game as he continues to recover. In his stead, rookie seventh-rounder Kitan Crawford could get additional reps in the secondary in Week 11.
Nov 13, 2025
Misses Thursday's practice
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson has opened Week 11 prep with back-to-back DNPs due to an ankle injury that he sustained during the Cardinals' Week 10 loss to the Seahawks. He would need to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday in order to have a chance at playing against the 49ers on Sunday. Kitan Crawford would serve as the primary backup at safety behind Jalen Thompson and Budda Baker if Taylor-Demerson is not cleared to play.
Nov 9, 2025
Won't return Sunday
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson will not return to Sunday's game after sustaining an ankle injury in the first half. He's mostly operated on special teams since the Cardinals' Week 8 bye, but his absence means Kitan Crawford will be the lone depth option at safety behind starters Jalen Thompson and Budda Baker.
Nov 9, 2025
Questionable to return Sunday
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson suffered an apparent ankle injury in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. His absence carries the greatest impact on special teams.
Oct 21, 2025
Makes six stops Sunday
Taylor-Demerson recorded six tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 27-23 loss versus the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson made the most of his season-low 22 defensive snaps in Week 7, tallying six-plus tackles for the second time this year. He'll try to keep the positive momentum rolling through the Cardinals' bye in Week 8 and into a matchup at Dallas in Week 9.
Oct 16, 2025
Practices in full Thursday
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The safety was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough. Taylor-Demerson is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers. The second-year pro has played on at least 50 percent of the defensive snaps in five of six games this season, recording 27 tackles (17 solo) and five pass breakups, including two interceptions, in total.
Oct 15, 2025
Limited to begin week
Taylor-Demerson (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson played a season-low 27 snaps (46 percent), so this issue may have popped up in Sunday's loss to the Colts. That he was still able to participate Wednesday is a good sign for his availability in Week 7, but he'll still have a chance to increase his activity in the next two days.
Oct 7, 2025
Costly turnover after interception
Taylor-Demerson logged four solo tackles and two pass defenses, including an interception, during the Cardinals' 22-21 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson appeared to help the Cardinals seal the game late in the fourth quarter, when he picked off a Cameron Ward pass that was tipped by Mack Wilson. However, Taylor-Demerson wasn't able to keep hold of the ball as he went to the ground, and the ball was batted into the end zone and eventually recovered by Titans wide receiver Tyler Lockett to reduce the deficit to 21-19 after the extra point. Taylor-Demerson is up to two interceptions along with 23 tackles (17 solo) through five regular-season games.
Jan 15, 2025
Strong rookie season in 2024
Taylor-Demerson finished the 2024 season with 37 total tackles (23 solo), five passes defensed, and a forced fumble over 17 games.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson split time between the defensive unit and special teams in his rookie season, operating as a primary backup option behind Jalen Thompson at strong safety. Taylor-Demerson figures to operate in a similar role with the team in 2025, but he'll likely look to carve out a little more usage on the defensive side of the ball.
Nov 25, 2024
Leads team in tackles in loss
Taylor-Demerson recorded nine tackles (six solo), including a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 16-6 loss to the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
The safety also played on 97 percent of the defensive snaps in his second straight start in place of the injured Jalen Thompson (ankle). Thompson did not practice at all in the week leading up to Sunday's game, so his status will again be worth monitoring this week. If he's unable to return for next Sunday's matchup with the Vikings, Taylor-Demerson should again stand to benefit.
Nov 22, 2024
Slated to start Week 12
Taylor-Demerson (back) was listed as a full practice participant on Friday's injury report and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson finished the week strong with a full practice Friday after logging consecutive limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. He made his first career NFL start in Week 10 against the Jets due to Jalen Thompson being sidelined with an ankle injury. With Thompson ruled out for Sunday's contest due to the same issue, Taylor-Demerson is slated to make his second-career start at strong safety alongside free safety Budda Baker. In Week 10, Taylor-Demerson played every single defensive snap and tallied six tackles (five solo) and two pass defensed.
Nov 20, 2024
Limited due to back injury
Taylor-Demerson (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Taylor-Demerson made his first NFL start in Week 10 against the Jets, during which he played 100 percent of the Cardinals' defensive snaps and finished with six tackles (five solo) and two passes defended. Even with the Cardinals coming off a Week 11 bye, Taylor-Demesron appears to be nursing through a back issue, which limited his practice participation Wednesday. The rookie fourth-rounder will have two chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's NFC West clash against Seattle.
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