Tyrann Mathieu Injury: Updates on Cardinals Star's Thumb and Return

Scott PolacekNov 30, 2014

Tyrann Mathieu left the Arizona Cardinals' Week 13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with an injured thumb. The safety returned in Week 16 vs. Seattle.

Continue for updates.

Mathieu Active vs. Seahawks

Sunday, Dec. 21

The Arizona Cardinals confirmed that Tyrann Mathieu is active vs. Seattle in Week 16.

Mathieu Back at Practice

Monday, Dec. 15

Adam Green of ArizonaSports.com reported on Tyrann Mathieu's status heading into Week 16:

Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com also shared a photo of Mathieu from practice:

Mathieu Out For Week 15

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com confirmed that Tyrann Mathieu won't play in Week 15.

Mathieu Out vs. Chiefs

Friday, Dec. 5

Josh Weinfuss of ESPN has the latest on Mathieu:

Mathieu Reportedly Targeting Return vs. Seahawks

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Ed Werder of ESPN reported on Tyrann Mathieu's injured thumb and targeted return date:

Mathieu Needs Surgery on Injured Thumb, May Miss Three Weeks

Tuesday, Dec. 2

ESPN's Ed Werder has an update on Mathieu:

"
#Cardinals S @Mathieu_Era has fractured and dislocated thumb requiring surgery and likely misses 3 games with hand in cast, per source.
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) December 2, 2014"

Mathieu May Wear Cast for Rest of Season

Monday, Dec. 1

Mike Jurecki of Fox Sports 910 reported on Mathieu's status following his thumb injury:

Josh Weinfuss of ESPN later reported a potential recovery time for Mathieu:

Mathieu Leaves Falcons Game with Thumb Injury

Sunday, Nov. 30

The Cardinals received some unfortunate news in the injury department during Sunday’s Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com and the Arizona Cardinals provided updates on Mathieu’s health:

After the team's 29-18 loss, the team provided an update:

Mathieu had three tackles, including one tackle for a loss, in the early going for the Cardinals before leaving with the injury.

The Cardinals will need Rashad Johnson and Tony Jefferson to step up in Mathieu’s absence.

Mathieu, 22, entered Week 13 with 26 tackles and an interception on the season and is an integral part of the Arizona secondary, which has been stingy this year.