Denzel Burke 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 25, 2025
Posts six stops in OT loss
Burke registered six tackles (two solo) during the Cardinals' 27-24 overtime loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Burke played every single defensive snap for the first time this season and finished tied for the fifth-most tackles on the Cardinals during their overtime loss. He has started in each of the Cardinals' last three games, which has coincided with the absence of fellow rookie cornerback Will Johnson (back). Burke would likely revert to a reserve role against the Buccaneers this Sunday if Johnson was cleared to return.
Nov 18, 2025
Limited impact in loss
Burke recorded two tackles (one solo) with one pass defensed in Sunday's 41-22 loss to the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Burke started for the third straight game, with the Arizona secondary continuing to experience key absences. He has at least one pass defensed in all three of those contests, though he made a limited impact with his tackle total.
Nov 10, 2025
Picks off Darnold in Week 10 loss
Burke recorded five tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Cardinals' 44-22 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Burke recorded an interception for a second consecutive game, when he picked off a deep pass from Sam Darnold intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba early in the third quarter, which led to a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jacoby Brissett to Trey McBride four plays later. Burke has started in each of the Cardinals' last two games, and he would likely start at outside corner against the 49ers this Sunday if one or both of Max Melton (concussion) or Will Johnson (back) were to be sidelined.
Nov 4, 2025
Season-high seven tackles in win
Burke recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Monday night's win over the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
With Max Melton sustaining a second-quarter concussion, Burke was forced into extensive playing time at cornerback, and the fifth-round rookie responded with a season-high seven tackles. If Melton is unable to play Week 10 against the Seahawks, Burke would be in line to see increased playing time against Seattle's new wideout quartet of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp (hamstring) and playmaking rookie Tory Horton.
Oct 5, 2025
Playing Week 5
Burke (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Burke appeared on Friday's injury report due to a knee injury, but it's not severe enough for the rookie fifth-rounder to miss Sunday's contest. He could step into a starting role at outside corner due to Max Melton (hamstring) being inactive.
Oct 3, 2025
Iffy for Week 5 with knee injury
Burke was a limited participant in Friday's practice due a knee injury, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The injury appears to be a new one, as Burke popped up on Friday's practice report due to a knee issue. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but the rookie fifth-rounder appears to be in jeopardy of missing his first game of the regular season. If Burke and fellow rookie Will Johnson (groin) are both unable to play, Max Melton and Elijah Jones would be in line to serve as the Cardinals' starting outside corners in Sunday's home clash.
Apr 26, 2025
Headed home
The Cardinals selected Burke in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 174th overall.
ANALYSIS
Burke grew up in the Phoenix area before stepping in as an immediate starter at Ohio State. He was a Second Team All-American in his junior season but suffered from an inconsistent final year in college, causing his slide in the draft. Burke's pedigree makes him a notable addition to an Arizona secondary that lacks proven talent, and he'll join college rival Will Johnson in the rookie class at corner for the team.
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