Cardinals Elevate Harrison-Hunte to Active Roster

Arizona promotes undrafted defensive lineman as Walter Nolen III is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football

Cardinals Elevate Harrison-Hunte to Active Roster

The Arizona Cardinals elevated defensive lineman Jared Harrison-Hunte to the active roster on Saturday. Walter Nolen III was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys in Friday's injury report.

Why it matters

The move adds depth to Arizona's defensive line while Nolen is sidelined, a player who had started the first six games of the season. It also gives Harrison-Hunte, who went undrafted in 2025 and did not play for the Carolina Panthers, a chance to contribute at the NFL level.

Harrison-Hunte tallied one tackle in the Cardinals' loss to the Denver Broncos, his only recorded contribution with the team so far. Nolen had started the first six games of the season before missing the last two.

The players

Jared Harrison-Hunte

A defensive lineman who went undrafted in 2025 and spent time with the Carolina Panthers without appearing in a game for them.

Walter Nolen III

A Cardinals defensive lineman who started the first six games of the season before being ruled out of the Dallas game.

Kenny Yeboah

A tight end who spent time with the Cardinals in summer 2026, was placed on injured reserve, and was later released and re-signed.

The details

Arizona elevated Harrison-Hunte and tight end Kenny Yeboah from the practice squad on Saturday. Yeboah, re-signed October 6 after being released in August, joins Harrison-Hunte on the active roster for the matchup with Dallas.

September 1, 2026: Harrison-Hunte signs with the Cardinals.
October 6, 2026: Arizona re-signs Kenny Yeboah.
October 31, 2026: Harrison-Hunte and Yeboah are elevated as Nolen is ruled out.

Season Trajectory

Arizona's defensive line depth is being tested by Nolen's absence after a six-game starting stretch. Using practice-squad elevations to cover injuries is a routine way NFL teams manage short-term roster gaps during a season.

Harrison-Hunte and Yeboah now occupy active roster spots for Arizona's matchup with Dallas, which matters for fantasy and depth-chart watchers. Nolen's status beyond Sunday has not been announced.

The takeaway

Practice-squad elevations let teams respond quickly to injuries, and fans tracking depth charts should watch which players get active snaps. Roster changes like this often signal how a coaching staff is managing its defensive rotation.