The Cardinals and White agreed Tuesday to terms on a contract, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
White is coming off back-to-back 100-tackle campaigns, one with the Chargers in 2021 and another with the reigning NFC champion Eagles last year. He also totaled 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles in 34 regular-season games during that stretch. With the Cardinals, White should continue to earn regular snaps at inside linebacker alongside Zaven Collins (calf), as Isaiah Simmons' versatility bounces him around the formation.
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Eagles' Kyzir White: Over 100 tackles again
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White finished the regular season with 110 tackles, including 66 solo, as well as 1.5 sacks.
White's tackle total represents a step back from the 144 he managed in his final season as a Charger, but it was still a strong mark. He trailed only T.J. Edwards among his Eagles teammates and tied for 39th in the league.
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Eagles' Kyzir White: Tallies eight tackles in loss
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White recorded eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 32-21 loss to the Commanders.
White showed up early in this upset loss, as seven of his eight total tackles came in the first half against Washington. The 26-year-old now has 63 tackles (37 solo) and four passes defended this season, and he currently sits behind fellow linebacker T.J. Edwards as the Eagles' second-leading tackler through nine games. Expect White to continue playing a prominent role against Indianapolis this coming Sunday.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Massive breakout season
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White finished the 2021 season with 144 tackles (90 solo), three passes defended, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack across 17 games.
The 2018 fourth-round pick blossomed in his first full year as the starting middle linebacker as he racked up the eighth-most tackles and solo tackles in the entire league. Always known as an excellent coverage linebacker, White quietly pushed out 2020 first-round pick Kenneth Murray as the team's top linebacker by Week 6 and never looked back. The Chargers' porous run defense might mean changes could be on the horizon for the front seven, but the fourth-year linebacker should be a key fixture next season provided the team opts to bring back the upcoming unrestricted free agent.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Double-digit tackles once again
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White tallied 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals.
White has been a force for the Chargers since the Week 7 bye, as he now has double-digit tackles in four of his last six appearances. Across that span, the 2018 fourth-rounder has totaled 61 tackles (40 solo) and a pass defense.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Leads team in tackles
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White recorded seven tackles (five solo) across 43 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Falcons.
White missed the past three games after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but made an immediate impact in his return to the field -- leading the team in tackles Sunday. Despite missing a handful of contests, White is easily putting up the best numbers of his young career as he now has 75 tackles (48 solo) across 10 games on the year.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Lands on COVID-19 list
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White (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
The move means White either tested positive for the virus or came in close contact of an infected individual. Emeke Egbule or Nick Vigil figures to see increased snaps during his absence.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: First career sack
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White recorded seven tackles (two solo) and split a sack during Sunday's 39-29 win against the Jaguars.
White managed to split his first career sack with defensive end Isaac Rochell during the fourth quarter. While this was certainly a nice moment, it was surprising to see Kenneth Murray play all 100 percent of the defensive snaps, with White only registering 81, and what's worse, Sunday was the first time White did not register double-digit tackles since Week 2. The two have essentially flip-flopped the respective snap counts throughout the season, although both have been a critical factor in the improving Chargers defense. For now, the 24-year-old remains a consistently solid IDP asset.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Another solid tackling day
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White tallied 11 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 21-16 loss to the Panthers.
It was White, not Kenneth Murray, who once again played nearly 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps, cementing the coverage linebacker as a clear option for IDP users even in shallower formats. A suspect run defense as of late could force the Chargers to reconfigure their starting lineup, but those changes likely won't impact White, who appears locked in as the team's preferred three-down linebacker.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Could be ready for OTAs
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General manager Tom Telesco said White (knee) will "hopefully" be ready sometime during OTAs, Ricky Henne of the Chargers' official site reports.
White was limited to only three games last season after undergoing what was described as a minor knee procedure in early October. The Chargers like the 22-year-old's upside and expect to utilize him at all three linebacker positions in 2019.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Likely to sit out Week 9
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White (knee) is considered unlikely to play Sunday at Seattle, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
White hasn't seen game action since Week 3 and is still recovering from a minor knee surgery he required in early October. With the 22-year-old opening Week 9 preparations as a non-participant in practice, he'll need to demonstrate significant progress in the next two days to have any shot of playing Sunday.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Out Week 7
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White (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans in London.
White underwent minor knee surgery in early October and has yet to return to practice. The 22-year-old will have the Chargers' bye week to recover and hopefully return for the Week 9 game at Seattle.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Won't return Week 6
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White (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland.
White underwent minor knee surgery at the start of October, but he isn't expected to require an extended absence. The 22-year-old did not practice this week, but he'll hopefully make some more progress before Week 7.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Not practicing Thursday
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White (knee) did not practice Thursday.
White popping up on the Chargers' injury report is a surprise, given that the rookie carried no injury designation while participating in Wednesday's practice. The severity of White's injury remains undisclosed, but expect an update on the rotational linebacker's health if he's unable to return to practice at some point during the week.
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Chargers' Kyzir White: Ties for team lead in tackles
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White recorded six tackles (three solo) in the 38-28 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
The rookie outside linebacker got the start over Jatavis Brown and promptly tied for the team lead in tackles, playing in 79 percent of the team's defensive snaps. White was one of many young players to stand out during the preseason for the Chargers and will try to carry that success into Week 2 against the Bills.
