Dalvin Tomlinson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Jaguars vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Sep 3, 2025
Back to health
Tomlinson (knee) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson missed some time during training camp due to a knee injury, but he was never expected to be in line for an extended absence. His absence from Wednesday's injury report suggests the defensive tackle will be ready to go Week 1 against New Orleans. Tomlinson is slated to start along the Cardinals' defensive line after spending that past two campaigns in Cleveland.
Aug 14, 2025
Likely facing short absence
Tomlinson (knee) won't practice Thursday, but coach Jonathan Gannon doesn't expect Tomlinson to be sidelined for an extended period, Theo Mackie of AZCentral.com reports. "He's doing well but I didn't think it was the right thing to do to put him out there today," Gannon said.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson's availability for the regular season doesn't appear to be in jeopardy, though he may sit out Saturday's preseason game against the Broncos. He's expected to start on the interior of Arizona's defensive line after signing a two-year, $29 million contract with the Cardinals in March.
Mar 12, 2025
Finds new home in desert
The Cardinals signed Tomlinson on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson was officially released by the Browns on Monday afternoon in order to designate him as a post-June 1 cut, and he's quickly back on his feet in the desert. Tomlinson was a 16-game starter for Cleveland last season and piled up 26 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks. He figures to slide right in as a starting defensive tackle for Arizona.
Mar 12, 2025
Designated as post-June 1 cut
The Browns released Tomlinson on Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The move was expected, but the Browns had to wait for the new league year to start in order to designate the veteran defensive tackle as a post-June 1 cut. With the move, Cleveland clears more than $6.4 million in cap space but incurs $5.042 million in dead money. The 31-year-old started all 16 regular-season games in which he appeared last season, ringing up 26 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks. He's started all 125 games he's appeared in across eight seasons in the league and should be able to find work elsewhere.
Mar 10, 2025
Set to be cut by Cleveland
The Browns informed Tomlinson (knee) on Monday that he will be released as a post-June 1 cut, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Although Tomlinson won't be released by the Browns until after June 1, Schefter relays that the veteran defensive tackle can officially sign with any team when the new league year starts Wednesday. Tomlinson played in 16 regular-season games for the Browns in 2024 and finished with 26 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks. The 2017 second-round pick should garner plenty of interest from teams looking to bolster its interior defensive line.
Jan 3, 2025
Missing Week 18
Tomlinson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson was originally considered questionable for the Week 18 divisional matchup after sustaining a knee injury at Wednesday's practice. However, he's since been downgraded to out, meaning his 2024 campaign is over. Tomlinson appeared in 16 games for the Browns this season, recording 26 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks. Jowon Briggs is likely the next man up at defensive tackle for Cleveland on Saturday.
Jan 2, 2025
Questionable to play Baltimore
Tomlinson (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson suffered a knee injury during Wednesday's practice, though head coach Kevin Stefanski said that the veteran defensive tackle escaped a major injury. Tomlinson didn't practice Thursday, and his status for Saturday's regular-season finale is up in the air. Jowon Briggs would likely start at defensive tackle alongside Mike Hall if Tomlinson is not cleared to play.
Aug 26, 2024
Ready to resume practicing
The Browns removed Tomlinson (knee) from the active/PUP list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson passed his physical Monday, meaning he's now cleared to resume practicing after having missed all of training camp and the preseason. The starting defensive tackle spent time sidelined due to an offseason knee procedure. He now has two weeks remaining to get in game shape ahead of Cleveland's regular-season opener, Sept. 8, against the Cowboys.
Jul 27, 2024
Undergoes surgery
Tomlinson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Friday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland head Kevin Stefanski indicated the surgery was successful but did not offer a timeline for Tomlinson's return. The team is hoping he'll be ready to go for the season opener, Sept. 8, against the Cowboys. Tomlinson's main contribution in 2023 was to occupy bodies and set up sacks for edge rushers.
Jul 25, 2024
Will undergo knee scope
Tomlinson will have a scope on his injured knee, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
While Tomlinson will be sidelined for the time being, head coach Kevin Stefanski expects him to be ready for the start of the regular season. Once healthy, the 2017 second-round pick should start at defensive tackle alongside Shelby Harris.
Jul 24, 2024
Shifts to PUP list
The Browns placed Tomlinson (knee) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson now seems to be dealing with a knee injury that will sideline him for the beginning of Cleveland's training camp. The veteran defensive tackle is coming off a productive first year with the Browns, posting 28 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks across 16 appearances in 2023. Once Tomlinson returns to form, he's expected to remain the Browns' top interior defensive lineman.
Nov 6, 2023
Gets defense off field
Tomlinson had four tackles, 2.5 sacks and three quarterback hits in Sunday's 27-0 win over the Cardinals in Week 9.
ANALYSIS
All three sacks that Tomlinson was involved in came on a third down and got the Browns defense off the field. It was the first multi-sack game of his career and gave him 3.0 for the season.
Mar 14, 2023
Cashes in with Cleveland
Tomlinson agreed to a four-year, $57.5 million contract with the Browns on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson's deal -- which can't be consummated until the new league year begins Wednesday -- includes $27.5 million guaranteed. The 29-year-old defensive tackle has been remarkable consistent, totaling between 39 and 59 tackles in each of his six NFL seasons. Cleveland will be Tomlinson's third team, as he spent the past two seasons in Minnesota after opening his career with the Giants for four years.
Feb 22, 2023
More time for negotiations
Tomlinson and the Vikings agreed Wednesday to move his contract's voiding date to March 15, buying more time for extension negotiations, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson's contract would have caused Minnesota to push $7.5 million of dead money into 2023, but if both sides can agree on a new extension it could eliminate that entire amount as an immediate cap hit. Though Tomlinson was limited to a career-low 523 defensive snaps after a calf injury forced him to miss four games, he still managed to rack up 40 tackles and two sacks in 13 contests.
Jan 26, 2023
Set to hit free agency
Tomlinson tallied 42 tackles (20 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery while playing 13 regular-season games in 2022.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson was limited to a career-low 523 defensive snaps due to his four-week hiatus with a calf injury midway through the season. Nevertheless, the 325-pounder still compiled over 40 tackles and two sacks for the fifth time in his six-year career. Tomlinson is now set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and, with Minnesota currently $24.5 million over the cap heading into the offseason, he could be set to play elsewhere during his age-29 season in 2023.
Dec 13, 2022
Season-high tackles
Tomlinson recorded nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson's nine stops included one for a loss, which was his first TFL on the season. He also recorded a hit on the quarterback, which was his sixth on the year. The 28-year-old continues to have a solid season, which will likely see him post his highest total tackles since 2018 (59), while his 1.5 sacks puts him within reach of his career high 3.5. He'll work to keep adding to those numbers Saturday against the Colts.
Dec 4, 2022
Ready to go Sunday
Tomlinson (calf) is active Sunday against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson will return to action after missing each of the team's last four games. His return should be a boon to the Vikings defense line.
Nov 30, 2022
Full go Wednesday
Tomlinson (calf) was listed as a full participant on the Vikings' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson suffered a calf injury during Minnesota's Week 8 win over the Cardinals, and he was deemed a limited participant on each of the team's practice reports Week 12. However, the 325-pound defensive lineman was still ruled inactive for the fourth game in a row ahead of Thursday's win over New England. Tomlinson recorded 20 tackles and 1.5 sacks while playing all but 26 of his 310 snaps on defense over the first seven games of the season, and he now appears set to reprise a starting role against the Jets on Sunday.
Nov 24, 2022
Missing fourth straight game
Tomlinson (calf) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Patriots, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Since picking up a calf issue back in Week 8, Tomlinson didn't practice before being inactive for the Vikings' previous three contests. While the team didn't hold sessions this week, he was listed as limited on all three injury reports, leading to a questionable designation for Week 12. In the end, though, Minnesota will take a cautious approach with Tomlinson and keep him in street clothes Thursday with an eye toward returning to action Sunday, Dec. 4 against the Jets, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Nov 18, 2022
Remains out for Week 11
Tomlinson (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson is slated to miss his third straight contest due to a calf injury he suffered during Minnesota's Week 8 win over Washington. In his absence, James Lynch figures to continue seeing increased snaps.
Nov 11, 2022
Sidelined again Week 10
Tomlinson (calf) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson will miss his second game in a row after being forced out with a calf injury during Minnesota's Week 8 win over Washington. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell also said Friday that he hopes to have the 28-year-old defensive tackle ready to play again Week 11 against Dallas, per Tomasson. With Tomlinson out, expect James Lynch to see increased usage against Buffalo.
Nov 4, 2022
Ruled out against Commanders
Tomlinson (calf) won't play Sunday against the Commanders, per coach Kevin O'Connell, Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson was injured in Minnesota's Week 8 win over the Cardinals and will miss at least one game as a result. With Tomlinson sidelined, James Lynch and Ross Blacklock should get more opportunities to set the edge against Washington. Tomlinson's next opportunity to play will come against the Bills in Week 10.
Oct 31, 2022
Could miss time
Tomlinson (calf) is likely in a week-to-week situation as of Monday according to head coach Kevin O'Connell, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com Seifert reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson exited Sunday's win over the Cardinals early and was unable to return. His practice status in the coming days will likely lead to a better idea of whether or not he has a chance to play Sunday against Washington.
Oct 30, 2022
Forced out with injury
Tomlinson (calf) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson logged three tackles before exiting with a calf injury Sunday. The 28-year-old recorded 18 tackles and 1.5 sacks on 260 defensive snaps over the first six games of the season, and his absence will leave Minnesota's defensive line short-handed with Jonathan Bullard (illness) and Esezi Otomewo (coach's decision) already ruled inactive ahead of this contest.
Sep 12, 2022
Three QB hurries in season opener
Tomlinson had one tackle and three quarterback hurries, according to Pro Football Focus, in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson serves as a run suffer along with Harrison Phillips in the interior of Minnesota's 3-4 defense, but he has some modest pass rush skills as well.
Dec 2, 2021
Back from COVID list
Tomlinson was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson missed last week's loss to the 49ers, but his absence will be limited to just that one game. Assuming he has no lingering symptoms, Tomlinson should retake his starting spot on the interior of Minnesota's defensive line Sunday in Detroit.
Nov 24, 2021
Ruled out Sunday
Tomlinson (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against the 49ers, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson is unvaccinated and was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday. Coach Mike Zimmer confirmed Wednesday that the defensive tackle will be unavailable against San Francisco, so Sheldon Richardson could take on a starting role in Week 12. Tomlinson's next chance to return will be Dec. 5 against the Lions.
Nov 23, 2021
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
Tomlinson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle is unvaccinated so depending on if he tested positive or not, he may be looking at an extended absence. If positive, Tomlinson will be out at least 10 days, missing the team's Week 12 matchup with the 49ers, but if he was just in close contact, he would still have a shot to play. If unavailable, Sheldon Richardson would likely start in his place this week.
Sep 13, 2021
Four tackles in Vikings debut
Tomlinson had four total tackles and a QB hit in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson started at defensive tackle and played on 47 of the defense's 69 snaps. He could add an impact run stopper to the defensive line after joining the Vikings in free agency. He has a career-high of 3.5 sacks in a season, so he may not add much in the pass rush, however.
Mar 15, 2021
Heads to Minnesota
Tomlinson signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the Vikings on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Tomlinson spent the first four seasons of his career with the Giants and managed a combined eight sacks. While those aren't gaudy numbers, he played an important role with the team by logging over 600 defensive snaps in his final three campaigns and over 100 special teams snaps in every year of his career. He'll now take on large role along the Vikings defensive line.
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