Joey Blount Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Rams vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Sep 10, 2025
Officially on IR
The Cardinals placed Blount (neck/concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters earlier Wednesday that Blount would miss the remainder the season due to a neck injury, so his move to IR comes as no surprise. Kitan Crawford will likely see increased snaps as a rotational safety and special-teamer while Blount remains sidelined.
Sep 10, 2025
Done for the season
Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Wednesday that Blount (neck/concussion) will be placed on injured reserve and miss the remainder of the season, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount was originally ruled out for the remainder of Arizona's Week 1 win due to a concussion, but it now appears he also sustained a neck injury serious enough to end his 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old from Virginia has appeared in 27 games for the Cardinals over the past two three seasons, recording 12 total tackles as a key special-teamer. With Blount out for the year, Kitan Crawford could see additional reps as a rotational safety as the season progresses.
Sep 7, 2025
Enters concussion protocol
Blount (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Saints, Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount appeared to take a hit to the head late in the second quarter on a kickoff return. He will not return Sunday, and he'll have to pass the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play Week 2 against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Aug 10, 2025
Four tackles versus KC
Blount recorded four total tackles (two solo) in Saturday's 20-17 win over the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Blount was battling an illness ahead of the team's preseason opener, but he was ultimately active for the contest. The safety is expected to operate as a top reserve option behind Budda Baker, while also continuing to operate as a contributor on special teams in 2025.
Aug 3, 2025
Dealing with illness
Blount was absent from practice Saturday due to illness, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount presumably won't be sidelined long with the issue, though there hasn't been any official word from the team. He's been a special teams contributor with the Cardinals for the last two seasons, and he's likely to retain a similar role in 2025.
Mar 7, 2025
Gets new contract with Cardinals
Arizona signed Blount to a two-year contract Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount appeared in 15 games for Arizona in 2024, playing nearly all of his 287 total snaps on special teams. Now he's set to run it back and projects to be a significant contributor on special teams again in 2025.
Dec 30, 2024
Placed on IR due to rib injury
The Cardinals placed Blount (ribs) on injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
Blount suffered a rib injury during the Cardinals' overtime loss to the Panthers in Week 16, which forced him to be sidelined during Saturday's 13-9 loss to the Rams. His placement on IR will end his 2024 campaign, but will also open up a spot on the Cardinals' 53-man roster for the regular-season finale against the 49ers on Sunday. Blount mostly served on special teams in 2024 and will finish his third NFL regular season with five tackles (three solo) across 15 games.
Dec 26, 2024
Won't play against Rams
Blount (ribs) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC West bout against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount was carted off the field after injuring his ribs during the Cardinals' 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers this past Sunday. He's mostly served on special teams this season, so his absence won't impact the Cardinals' secondary rotation that much for Saturday's contest. Blount's next opportunity to play will be in Arizona's regular-season finale against San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Dec 22, 2024
Won't return against Carolina
Blount (ribs) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount was carted off the field after suffering a rib injury on a kickoff and will not return to Sunday's game. He's primarily served on special teams this season so his absence won't affect the Cardinals' secondary all that much.
Oct 18, 2024
Good to go for Week 7
Blount (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount suffered a hamstring in Week 6 against the Packers, but it doesn't appear to be serious as he has been a full practice participant this week. He has primarily played on special teams this year and has accumulated three tackles (one solo) through six regular=season games.
Oct 13, 2024
Leaves game early
Blount (hamstring) has exited Sunday's game against the Packers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount's exit shouldn't impact Arizona's secondary too much unless they suffer any more injuries there. The Virginia product typically only sees work on special teams, with just eight defensive snaps played this season coming into Week 6.
Dec 3, 2023
Returning Week 13
Blount (knee) is active Sunday against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Blount has missed each of the team's last two games, but he'll return to the field against Pittsburgh. The Virginia product mainly contributes on special teams, but he'll bolster the team's depth at safety for the matchup too.
Nov 26, 2023
Inactive Sunday
Blount (knee) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup with Rams, Darren Urban of th Cardinals' official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount's absence will mark his second straight due to a knee injury. As a result, Andre Chachere and Qwuantrezz Knight will be the available depth options at safety.
Nov 17, 2023
Won't suit up at Houston
Blount (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount was unable to practice during the week, so it comes as no surprise that he won't play in Week 11. Buddha Baker and Jalen Thompson will likely have a duopoly on Arizona's snaps at safety Sunday.
Sep 18, 2023
Joins Cards' practice squad
Arizona signed Blount to its practice squad Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
After parting ways with Seattle at the end of August, Blount has now found an opportunity to make an impression with a different team. He played 175 snaps for the Seahawks in 2022, but they came exclusively on special teams.
Aug 31, 2023
Reaches injury settlement
Blount (shoulder) reached an injury settlement with the Seahawks on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount reverted to the Seahawk's IR after going unclaimed off waivers. Once he's fully healthy, Blount will look to latch onto a team elsewhere.
Aug 31, 2023
Shifts to IR
Blount (shoulder) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Blount suffered the injury in Saturday's preseason contest against the Packers and was subsequently waived Tuesday. The Virginia product will now be forced to miss the entirety of the 2023 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
Aug 26, 2023
Suffers shoulder injury
Blount sustained a shoulder injury during Saturday's 19-15 preseason loss to the Packers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Pete Carroll confirmed the injury following the game. Blount was attended by trainers after being blocked at the end of a run by Packers' quarterback Jordan Love. Blount has been dealing with a back issue since Aug. 7 and this additional injury is a setback for his attempt to make the 53-man roster.
Aug 9, 2023
Will return shortly
Blount, who was carted off the field with a back injury Monday, should return early next week, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount's injury is not serious according to head coach Pete Carrol, which is good news for the Virginia product. After appearing 11 games with the team last season and only getting work on special teams, Blount will try to get back on the practice field as he attempts to make the 53-man roster out of training camp.
Aug 7, 2023
Carted off field
Blount was carted off the field at Monday's practice after suffering an apparent back injury, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
There is currently no word on the severity of Blount's injury. It occurred when he was diving to try and catch a tipped pass in the end zone. He is competing for a depth safety role with the team.
Dec 27, 2022
Placed on IR
The Seahawks placed Blount (kneecap) on injured reserve Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount suffered the kneecap injury during Saturday's loss to the Chiefs and will now miss the final two regular-season games after being placed on IR. In a corresponding move, Seattle signed Godwin Igwebuike from its practice squad to the active roster.
Dec 24, 2022
Injures kneecap Saturday
Coach Pete Carroll said Blount hurt his kneecap during Saturday's 24-10 defeat at Kansas City, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Carroll added that Blount is in a lot of "pain and discomfort" after he was forced out in the first half. A core special teamer for the Seahawks, Blount had eight tackles and a fumble recovery in 10 appearances prior to Week 16 action.
Dec 24, 2022
Ruled out with knee injury
Blount won't return to Saturday's game at Kansas City due to a knee injury, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
An undrafted rookie, Blount has played exclusively special teams this season, totaling eight tackles and one fumble recovery. His next chance for game action will arrive Sunday, Jan. 1 against the Jets.
Nov 9, 2022
Returns to full participation
Blount (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, suggesting that he has recovered from his injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount will be available for the Seahawks when they face the Buccaneers in Munich on Sunday. He's unlikely to contribute much, though, as the backup safety has yet to play a defensive snap all season.
Nov 6, 2022
Sitting out Sunday
Blount (quadriceps) is inactive Sunday against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Blount hasn't played a defensive snap this season, and his absence will likely only impact Seattle's special-teams unit. He'll try to be ready for Week 10 against the Buccaneers.
Oct 23, 2022
Ready to go Sunday
Blount (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Blount has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue, but he's feeling well enough to take the field Sunday against the Chargers. He'll provide depth in the Seahawks' secondary.
Oct 16, 2022
Available Sunday
Blount (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount will play just his third game of the season due to a lingering hamstring issue. The rookie defensive back played all 23 of his snaps on special teams during last week's loss to the Saints.
Oct 6, 2022
Practices in full
Blount (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount hasn't suited up since Week 1 due to a lingering hamstring injury, but it looks like he will be available Sunday versus the Saints. The undrafted rookie played nine snaps on special teams in the season opener.
Oct 2, 2022
Out Sunday
Blount (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Blount has been inactive since the team's Week 1 win over the Broncos. In his absence, Ryan Neal and Teez Tabor will continue to prove depth behind starters, Quandre Diggs and Josh Jones at safety.
Sep 25, 2022
Out in Week 3
Blount (hamstring) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Blount was already expected to miss Sunday's game after missing two days of practice with a hamstring injury this week. With the rookie free safety sidelined, expect reserves Teez Tabor and Ryan Neal to see increased usage in Seattle's secondary.
Sep 24, 2022
Not likely for Week 3
Blount (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
After not practicing Wednesday and Thursday, it's not surprising Blount is listed as doubtful. While it is unclear when the injury arose, the rookie was able to play nine snaps during his NFL debut Week 1.
Sep 17, 2022
Won't play Sunday
Blount (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Blount popped up on the injury report Friday as a non-participant and was initially listed as doubtful. However, the undrafted rookie has now been downgraded to out. He played nine snaps during his NFL debut in Week 1, playing exclusively on special teams.
Sep 16, 2022
Listed as doubtful for Week 2
Blount (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the 49ers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blount wasn't listed on the injury report all week, but he's apparently unlikely to suit up due to a hamstring issue. The undrafted defensive back out of Virginia signed with the Seahawks in May and played nine snaps during his NFL debut, playing exclusively on special teams.
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