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PETERSON: FITZGERALD 'CAN'T WAIT TO GET BACK'
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is the lone Cardinals player on the COVID-19 reserve list after safety Deionte Thompson was activated on Thursday.
Cornerback Patrick Peterson said it's been a foreign feeling to have the Cardinals' longest-tenured player absent for this stint.
"It's definitely different not having the G.O.A.T. around," Peterson said. "His energy, his presence, his knowledge of everyday life, the way he carries himself, is definitely missed. Miss hearing his voice, miss hearing him joking around, just being Larry. Larry's doing fine. I had an opportunity to talk to him a couple days ago and he can't wait to get back. But we also know he has to continue following the protocols for the NFL. Hopefully we can get him back here as soon as possible, because we miss him in the locker room and on the field."
CARDINALS GETTING HEALTHIER ON DEFENSIVE LINE
Corey Peters is done for the season, while Jordan Phillips and Josh Mauro are on injured reserve, so the defensive line isn't in great shape, but it's certainly doing better than a couple weeks ago.
Zach Allen returned to the lineup against New England, while Rashard Lawrence (calf) and Leki Fotu (ankle) have both resumed practicing. Joseph said there is a learning curve for rookie defensive linemen, but he's encouraged about the trajectory of his fourth-round draft picks.
"Leki was playing at a high level before he got hurt," Joseph said. "So was Lawrence. They're both back, and hopefully they can help us with 10-to-12 snaps a game to shore up our front a little bit."
Safety Jalen Thompson (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, while Lawrence, Allen (ankle), guard Justin Pugh (ankle), cornerback Johnathan Joseph (ankle/knee) and safety Charles Washington (groin) were limited.
For the Rams, linebacker Terrell Lewis (knee) and defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day (hip) did not practice, while offensive lineman Brian Allen (knee) was limited.
BAKER NOMINATED FOR SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Safety Budda Baker is the Cardinals' nominee for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The 32 candidates will be trimmed to eight finalists in a vote by current NFL players.
The winner will be announced at NFL Honors before the Super Bowl. Fitzgerald won the inaugural award in 2014.
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