Alex Okafor Injury: Updates on Cardinals LB's Calf and Return

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Alex Okafor left during his team's 42-17 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 5 with a strained calf and has not played since. However, the linebacker is ready to return.

Continue for updates. 

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Okafor Active vs. Seahawks

Sunday, Nov. 15

The Cardinals did not list Okafor among the team's inactives vs. Seattle.

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Latest on Okafor's Practice Status

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Kent Somers of AZCentral.com reported Okafor practiced in full.

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Freeney Signed to Compensate for Okafor's Absence

The Cardinals quickly compensated for the loss of Okafor on Oct. 12 by signing veteran pass-rusher Dwight Freeney, according to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. Freeney will account for the absence of Okafor and backup linebacker Kenny Demens, who was lost for the season with a torn ACL, according to Kyle Odegard of ArizonaCardinals.com.

Arizona (6-2) sits atop the NFC West thanks in large part to its stingy defense, which will welcome Okafor back into the fold.