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Cardinals' Tyrann Mathieu: Could play against Texans

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said Mathieu (knee) could play as many as 12 snaps in Sunday's preseason game against the Texans, the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis:

Removed from the PUP list last week, Mathieu has already progressed to 11-on-11 padded drills, potentially setting him up for a 2016 preseason debut Sunday evening. The Cardinals haven't said for certain whether he'll play in Sunday's game, and it's still unclear if Mathieu will be available Week 1. Although he's made quick progress, both player and team have emphasized the importance of a cautious approach, as Mathieu had a down season when he previously returned from a torn ACL in 2014.

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