MINNEAPOLIS -- The wait is over for Darius Robinson.
The first-round defensive lineman, who hurt his calf in August, will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Vikings after the Cardinals made him active for the first time since coming off Injured Reserve on Oct. 28.
Robinson foretold the opportunity on social media on Saturday night, and coach Jonathan Gannon had strongly hinted toward it all week, first saying on Monday that Robinson was on track to play and then talking about a "plan" for Robinson if he were to play.
For the first time in a while, the Cardinals not only have a short five-man inactive list, but all are healthy scratches as the team has hit a stretch of health after getting back Robinson and right tackle Jonah Williams from IR.
Safety Jalen Thompson is also back in the lineup after missing the last two games with an ankle injury.
With Robinson active, defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga has been tabbed inactive for the first time this season when healthy. He missed the Washington game in Week 4 with a knee injury.
The full Cardinals inactives list:
- OLB Julian Okwara
- OL Christian Jones
- TE Travis Vokolek
- WR Xavier Weaver
- DL Khyiris Tonga
