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2024 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
SCK
Sacks
FUM
Forced Fumbles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 45 4.0 1 0 0

Top Zaven Collins News

  • Cardinals' Zaven Collins: Gets to QB in win

    Collins recorded six tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks and a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 29-9 win over the Bears.

    The defensive end also played on more than half of the defensive snaps for the sixth time in nine games this season. Collins has 37 tackles (22 solo), including 3.0 sacks, in 2024.

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  • Cardinals' Zaven Collins: Nine tackles vs. Buffalo

    Collins finished Sunday's 34-28 loss to Buffalo with nine tackles (five solo).

    Collins tied Mack Wilson for third-most combined tackles on Arizona on Sunday behind Kyzir White (11) and Budda Baker (10). Collins didn't record more than five total tackles in a regular-season game in 2023, and his nine combined tackles in Week 1 tied a career best he set in 2022. The 2021 first-round pick played 40 of the Cardinals' 58 defensive snaps.

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  • Cardinals' Zaven Collins: Inks contract extension

    Collins and the Cardinals agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract extension Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The deal includes $11.25 million in guaranteed money.

    It was somewhat surprising when Arizona didn't pick up Collins' fifth-year option in April, but the defensive end will ultimately stick with the organization for at least two more seasons. Collins transitioned from inside linebacker to the edge ahead of the 2023 campaign and saw his tackle numbers drop dramatically, though he did finish the campaign with a career-high 3.5 sacks. Collins will look to grow in 2024 in his second year as an edge rusher.

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  • Cardinals' Zaven Collins: Option not picked up

    The Cardinals have opted not to pick up Collins' fifth-year option, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    This move is somewhat of a surprise, as Collins' started all 33 games he has played the previous two seasons, and he projects to continue starting at defensive end in 2024. He did see his production decrease this past year in the tackle department, dropping from 100 (63) in 2022 to 41 (27 solo) in 2023. The 24-year-old is now heading into a contract year and will look to prove his value accordingly.

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  • Cardinals' Zaven Collins: Will play at Philadelphia

    Collins (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    After missing practice Wednesday, Collins was able to manage a limited practice Thursday and upgrade to a full practice Friday, allowing him to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend. He will likely start on the edge in Week 17.

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  • Cardinals' Zaven Collins: Raises to limited practice session

    Collins (ankle) returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Collins suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's loss to Chicago and did not practice Wednesday. However, he was able to upgrade to a limited session Thursday, so he seems to be showing some improvement. Collins has yet to miss a game this season, but if he were to sit out Sunday in Philadelphia, Cameron Thomas could see an uptick in defensive snaps.

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  • Cardinals' Zaven Collins: Misses practice Wednesday

    Collins (ankle) did not participate at the Cardinals' practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Collins exited the team's Week 16 loss to the Bears with a lower-leg injury, which has now been clarified as ankle issue. The defensive end's absence Wednesday isn't surprising, but he'll likely have to practice in some capacity this week to have a shot at playing Sunday versus the Eagles.

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  • Cardinals' Zaven Collins: Exits game with foot injury

    Collins (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Collins exited Sunday's game in the first half without recording a stat. Cameron Thomas and Dante Stills should see more action at defensive end alongside starter Kevin Strong for as long as Collins remains on the sidelines.

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  • Cardinals' Zaven Collins: Should be good to go

    Collins (eye) is "good to go" Sunday against the 49ers, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Collins was poked in the eye during the team's Week 3 win over the Cowboys and had to exit the game. Gannon notes that the Tulsa product will need to wear a dark visor but should be able to play moving forward.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 260 lbs
Birthplace: Tulsa, OK
Age: 25
School: Tulsa
Experience: 4