Thompson was waived by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Thompson had been providing depth at safety for the Cardinals since the team drafted him in 2019. His release comes after he was partially responsible for a blocked punt that set up a Rams field goal Sunday. In a corresponding move, Arizona signed linebacker Jesse Luketa from the practice squad to their active roster.
The Cardinals activated Thompson off the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Thompson was placed on the list Nov. 24 and forced to miss Week 12's game against the Patriots. Now back healthy and returning to practice, Thompson is expected to assume his usual back-up safety duties behind Budda Baker, seeing the bulk of his snaps on special teams.
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Cardinals' Deionte Thompson: Moves to COVID list
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Thompson (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
It's unclear if Thompson tested positive for the virus or if he's a high-risk close contact of an infected individual. Regardless, the 23-year-old will be unavailable until he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols.
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Cardinals' Deionte Thompson: Clear of injury report
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Thompson (knee) isn't listed on Monday's estimated injury report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
The 23-year-old was inactive for Sunday's win over the Bills due to the knee issue, so it's a bit of a surprise to see him absent from the injury report only a day later. Thompson should fill a reserve role Thursday against the Seahawks, but he could have a larger workload if Budda Baker (groin) or Jalen Thompson (shoulder) are unable to play.
