Cardinals' Denzel Burke: Picks off Darnold in Week 10 loss
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Burke recorded five tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Cardinals' 44-22 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Burke recorded an interception for a second consecutive game, when he picked off a deep pass from Sam Darnold intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba early in the third quarter, which led to a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jacoby Brissett to Trey McBride four plays later. Burke has started in each of the Cardinals' last two games, and he would likely start at outside corner against the 49ers this Sunday if one or both of Max Melton (concussion) or Will Johnson (back) were to be sidelined.
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Cardinals' Denzel Burke: Season-high seven tackles in win
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Burke recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Monday night's win over the Cowboys.
With Max Melton sustaining a second-quarter concussion, Burke was forced into extensive playing time at cornerback, and the fifth-round rookie responded with a season-high seven tackles. If Melton is unable to play Week 10 against the Seahawks, Burke would be in line to see increased playing time against Seattle's new wideout quartet of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp (hamstring) and playmaking rookie Tory Horton.
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Cardinals' Denzel Burke: Iffy for Week 5 with knee injury
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Burke was a limited participant in Friday's practice due a knee injury, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
The injury appears to be a new one, as Burke popped up on Friday's practice report due to a knee issue. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but the rookie fifth-rounder appears to be in jeopardy of missing his first game of the regular season. If Burke and fellow rookie Will Johnson (groin) are both unable to play, Max Melton and Elijah Jones would be in line to serve as the Cardinals' starting outside corners in Sunday's home clash.
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Cardinals' Denzel Burke: Headed home
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The Cardinals selected Burke in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 174th overall.
Burke grew up in the Phoenix area before stepping in as an immediate starter at Ohio State. He was a Second Team All-American in his junior season but suffered from an inconsistent final year in college, causing his slide in the draft. Burke's pedigree makes him a notable addition to an Arizona secondary that lacks proven talent, and he'll join college rival Will Johnson in the rookie class at corner for the team.
