Luketa (thigh) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Luketa had already been ruled out for the Cardinals' Week 16 matchup in Carolina, but he's since shifted to IR and will miss the remainder of the regular season. The third-year pro from Penn State recorded 21 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and forced one fumble over 10 games this season. Arizona is currently on the outside looking in at the playoffs, but Luketa could return later this season if the Cardinals make a playoff run.
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Cardinals' Jesse Luketa: Out against Panthers
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Luketa (thigh) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Luketa will miss his first full game since Week 4 after going down with a thigh injury early in the first half of last weekend's win versus the Patriots. The third-year linebacker's inactive status should provide more opportunities for Owen Pappoe and Xavier Thomas. Luketa's next chance to see the field will be at Los Angeles in Week 17.
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Cardinals' Jesse Luketa: Exits with injury Sunday
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Luketa sustained a thigh injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Luketa logged one tackle before sustaining this injury during the first half. The 25-year-old has been one of the Cardinals' primary reserve linebackers this season, totaling 20 tackles and 3.0 sacks across nine appearances. With starting off-ball linebacker Mack Wilson (conussion) also forced out, it's likely that Owen Pappoe and/or Xavier Thomas will have to step up into bigger roles for the time being.
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Cardinals' Jesse Luketa: Healthy for Week 7
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Luketa (shoulder) did not appear on Arizona's injury report Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Luketa missed the team's 26-9 loss to the Rams in Week 6 while dealing with a shoulder injury, but he now appears healthy heading into Week 7. The linebacker will return to his role on the special-teams unit Sunday against the Seahawks.
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Cardinals' Jesse Luketa: Won't play Sunday
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Luketa (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Luketa has five tackles (three solo) in five games this season. He's played mostly on special teams and defense but has also seen some snaps at fullback.
