L.J. Collier Injury News & Updates

Collier (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Collier sustained a knee injury in Arizona's Week 2 win over the Panthers, and the issue now appears serious enough to sideline him for at least the next four games. The 2019 first-round pick from TCU appeared in 17 games for the Cardinals last season, recording 29 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and two passes defended. In his absence, PJ Mustipher is likely to see increased work as a rotational interior defensive lineman.

Collier (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Arizona's matchup versus the Panthers on Sunday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Collier picked up the injury in the first quarter of the game, and it's severity is currently unknown. PJ Mustipher will likely see increased playing time at defensive tackle in Collier's absence.

Collier is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Carolina due to a knee injury, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Collier likely picked up the injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game, and he'll undergo more testing to determine the severity of the issue. PJ Mustipher is in line to see an uptick in snaps at defensive tackle for as long as Collier is sidelined.

Collier signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Collier appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Cardinals in 2024 -- which was the first time he's done that in his six-year NFL career -- and he finished with career highs in total tackles (29) and sacks (3.5). Collier will remain in Arizona for the 2025 campaign and likely serve in a rotational role at defensive end behind Justin Jones (triceps) and Josh Sweat.

Collier finished the 2024 season with 29 total tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 17 games.

Collier had a career year in 2024, setting new career highs in tackles and sacks, while appearing in all 17 games for the first time in his six years in the NFL. The defensive end will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and his 2024 performance will certainly draw the attention of plenty potential suitors.

Collier (biceps) is healthy once again, Ariel Reed of Texoma's reports.

Collier is now fully recovered from a biceps injury that limited him to just one regular-season game last season. Now healthy, the 28-year-old will compete for a roster spot as a reserve defender.

Collier (biceps) is healthy once again, Ariel Reed of Texoma's reports.

Collier is now fully recovered from a biceps injury that limited him to just one regular-season game last season. Now healthy, the 28-year-old will compete for a roster spot as a reserve defender.

Collier (biceps) is expected to be "pretty much full tilt" when the Cardinals begin their offseason programs, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Collier only appeared in one game for Arizona last season before suffering the injury and spent the rest of the season sidelined. He re-signed with the team earlier in March, and with him nearing full health, he should have a second chance to impress in 2024.

Arizona is re-signing Collier to a one-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Collier only appeared in one game with the Cardinals last year before suffering a season-ending biceps injury, but he impressed the team enough during last offseason's training camp that the he'll get another chance in the desert. There's not yet any reason to suspect that the 2019 first-round pick will be less than a full participant when offseason workouts kick off.

Collier (biceps) landed on injured reserve Saturday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Collier will now be sidelined for at least four weeks. There is currently no word on his timeline for recovery. In his absence, Cameron Thomas and Eric Banks could see some extra snaps.

Collier (biceps) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

After missing practice all week with a biceps issue, Collier will watch Arizona's game in Week 2 from the sidelines. 2022 third-rounder Cameron Thomas is a candidate to see more work as long as Collier remains out.

The Cardinals agreed to terms with Collier on a one-year deal, Darren Urban of team's official site reports.

Collier will head from one NFC West team to another, as he spent the last four seasons in Seattle. The 2019 first-round pick played in only eight games last year as he dealt with both elbow and thumb injuries and recorded just seven tackles (three solo). While Collier is coming off of the least productive season of his career, he should still add solid depth to Arizona's pass rush unit that will be looking to fill the void left by J.J. Watt's retirement.

Seattle activated Collier from injured reserve Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Collier began the season on injured reserve due to an elbow injury and was designated to return Oct. 5, making Wednesday (Oct. 26) the final day before the defensive end reverted to injured reserve for the remainder of the campaign. His return to the active roster was slowed after injuring his thumb during a practice, per Boyle, but he appears to be fully healthy heading into Week 8. It's unclear what his role will be if available, but the 2019 first-round pick operated as a rotational piece over his first three seasons in Seattle.

Collier (elbow) was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Collier can now practice with the team, and he'll be eligible to suit up as soon as Sunday against the Saints. However, he does have a three-week window until he needs to be moved to the active roster, so there is no certainty he'll return in Week 5.

The Seahawks placed Collier (elbow) on injured reserve Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Collier was sidelined for the majority of training camp due to the issue but garnered a spot on the initial 53-man roster, so he didn't have to go on season-ending IR. However, the 2019 first-round pick will still have to miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season. Collier appeared in 10 games for Seattle in 2021, totaling eight tackles, but the Seahawks didn't pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract this offseason, leaving his future in Seattle as uncertain.

Collier (elbow) was spotted with a wrap on his left elbow during Sunday's practice after suffering an injury during the Seahawks' mock game Saturday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Collier appeared in 10 games for Seattle in 2021, totaling eight tackles and one pass defensed. The Seahawks didn't pick up the fifth-year option on the 2019 first-round pick's contract this offseason, so his future in Seattle is uncertain.

The Seahawks didn't pick up the fifth-year option on Collier's rookie contract Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Barring further contract negotiations, Collier will become a free agent after the 2022 season. He appeared in 10 games for Seattle in 2021, collecting eight tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed.

Collier (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Collier landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Dec. 27, though he was able to make it back onto the field relatively quickly. He should return to a rotational role along Seattle's defensive line for Sunday's matchup against Detroit. Through eight games this season, Collier has recorded seven total tackles.

Collier (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Collier is vaccinated, so he can return as soon as he provides two negative tests more than 24 hours apart. If unable to do so by Sunday, the Seahawks' defensive line depth will take a hit when they host the Lions.

Collier had arthroscopic surgery on his ankle Tuesday, Good Morning Football reports.

Collier didn't miss any games in 2020, making 16 starts in the regular season and one more in the playoffs. His total of three sacks in 27 career games is disappointing for a first-round pick, but he at least gave the Seahawks competent snaps at multiple D-line positions in his second pro season -- an upgrade from his invisible rookie campaign. Collier didn't sound too worried about the ankle scope, and he should be healthy before training camp.

Collier recorded three tackles and a sack in Sunday's 27-26 win over the Vikings.

Collier has endured a shaky start to his career, as he was a first-round pick in 2019 but served as a healthy scratch on multiple occasions during his rookie year. He's carved out a more consistent role in 2020, and he's finally registered his first sack. However, Collier played just 46 percent of the snaps while rookie Alton Robinson logged a 40 percent share, and his playing time could slip further when Rasheem Green (neck) returns from IR.

Head coach Pete Carroll said Collier will start at defensive end Sunday versus the Falcons, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Collier beat out Rasheem Green for the starting gig opposite Benson Mayowa, although Carroll said both defensive ends should get plenty of tread. After being selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Collier played just 155 defensive snaps over 11 games (five healthy scratches) and recorded three tackles. Carroll believes he's in better shape this year and should have an impact immediately, but the 25-year-old has minimal IDP value at this time.

Collier made three tackles over 11 games in the 2019 season.

Many said Collier was a reach when the Seahawks took him 29th overall in last year's draft, and the 24-year-old fits that mold for now. He played 10 or more defensive snaps in just six games, and he was a healthy scratch for both playoff games. Of course, it's not easy to battle against Jadeveon Clowney (core) and Ezekiel Ansah (neck), but Collier simply couldn't adjust to the pro ranks. Ansah will likely move on and Clowney's status for 2020 is to be determined, but even if both leave Seattle, Collier will have to compete with Rasheem Green, Branden Jackson and Quinton Jefferson (foot) for reps next year. The Seahawks will likely address their pass rush in free agency and the draft, too.

Coach Pete Carroll said Collier (ankle) has been cleared to play but may be inactive for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Carroll tends to hold his cards close to the chest when it comes to injuries and who's going to play, and he continues to do it on the defensive line where DE Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) is questionable and DT Poona Ford (calf) is doubtful. He also stated that he wanted to see what rotations would be necessary Sunday. Reading between the lines, the Seahawks only have two healthy defensive tackles -- Al Woods and Bryan Mone -- if Ford can't play, so they'll likely need a defensive end to bump inside. If that happens, Collier's depth will be necessary at defensive end. It's nearly impossible to tell what Carroll has planned, but it seems unlikely he keeps the team's first-round pick out of the defense altogether.

Collier (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Collier's full participation Thursday is a step in the right direction, as he was limited in Wednesday's practice. The 24-year-old has been nursing an ankle injury since the start of training camp, but he seems to be on track to suit up Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Collier (ankle) is expected to return to practice Wednesday and participate fully, Liz Mathews of Seahawks Wire reports.

Collier missed the season opener Sunday with an ankle injury that he's been nursing since the start of training camp. When healthy, the 23-year-old is expected to at least provide depth on Seattle's defensive front.

Collier (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Bengals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Collier was able to put in limited work during practice this week, but it still won't be enough for him to play in Week 1. Collier is still working his way back from a significant ankle sprain he suffered in late July and should be considered week-to-week.

Collier (ankle) resumed running on the ground Friday and is nearing a return to practice, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Collier is working his way back from a significant ankle sprain. The 2019 first-round pick appears to be making significant progress in his recovery, though it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready to go for the start of the regular season. With Nazir Jones (knee) also managing an injury, Barkevious Mingo, Cassius Marsh, Branden Jackson and Rasheem Green stand to see increased work as long as Collier remains sidelined.