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Arizona Cardinals LB Jordan Hicks active vs. Texans

Oct 24, 2021, 12:11 PM | Updated: 12:18 pm

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks runs through drills during practice Thursday, Sept. 30, 2...

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks runs through drills during practice Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Tempe. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports)

(Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports)

Arizona Cardinals starting inside linebacker Jordan Hicks is officially active for the team’s Week 7 matchup against the Houston Texans.

The linebacker had been dealing with toe and ankle issues throughout the week. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and was a limited participant Friday.

Additionally, linebackers Tanner Vallejo and Devon Kennard are also active.

This season, Hicks paces Arizona’s defense in tackles with 42. He has also made three sacks, two pass deflections and a forced fumble.

Arizona’s inactives include quarterback Chris Streveler, wide receiver Andy Isabella, tight end Darrell Daniels and defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence.

As for the Texans, center Justin Britt and wide receivers Chris Conley and Nico Collins are officially active after entering Sunday as questionable.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson, tight end Brevin Jordan, defensive back Jimmy Moreland, running back Scottie Phillips, offensive lineman Jimmy Morrissey, wide receiver Davion Davis and defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson are officially inactive.

The Cardinals take on the Texans at 1:25 p.m. Tune to 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station for all the action.

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