{
  "id": 31463,
  "title": "Walter Nolen named to All-Under-25 team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/walter-nolen-named-to-all-under-25-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T05:43:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/walter-nolen-named-under-25-054342952.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Walter Nolen, the second-year defensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals, has been selected to NFL.com's \"All-Under-25 Team\" by Nick Shook. Despite his rookie season being limited to just six games due to injury, Nolen made a significant impact in those limited appearances. In his first game back from injury, Nolen showcased his potential by recording a sack and four tackles, proving himself to be a disruptive force on the defensive line. This selection requires some projection, but Nolen's performance in just six games is enough to indicate that he is a significant upgrade for Arizona's defensive line. Multiple coaches on the Cardinals' staff have praised Nolen's abilities, suggesting that a dominant career may be on the horizon, barring any further injuries. Unfortunately, Nolen left practice on Friday with what appeared to be a left knee injury, which could keep him out of action for days or weeks.",
  "summary": "Walter Nolen, the Arizona Cardinals' second-year defensive tackle, has been named to NFL.com's All-Under-25 Team, according to Yahoo Sports. This selection, made by Nick Shook, comes despite Nolen's limited playing time due to injuries in his rookie season. In the six games he did play, Nolen was a disruptive force, recording a sack and four tackles in his first game, which earned him a spot alongside Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Byron Murphy II on the All-Under-25 Team. While his limited playing time due to injury has left fans and coaches eager for more, Nolen's impact on Arizona's defensive line has been significant. However, recent reports indicate that Nolen left practice on Friday with a possible left knee injury, which could impact his availability for the remainder of the season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Walter Nolen selected to NFL.com's \"All-Under-25 Team\"",
    "Rookie season limited to six games due to injuries",
    "Nolen's limited appearances showed significant impact"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/31463.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}