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Arizona Cardinals:

Out - Defensive tackle Alan Branch (hand) and defensive tackle/defensive end Ross Kolodziej (knee).

Probable - Center Nick Leckey (knee).

The last thing the Cardinals need is to lose depth on the defensive line when going up against one of the NFL's best running backs. Unfortunately, injuries are unavoidable and they'll just have to make due.

In addition to Branch and Kolodziej, the Cardinals have already lost Chike Okeafor for the season. For that reason, the current front seven, led by Bertrand Berry, will have to step up.

San Francisco 49ers:

Out - Safety Dashon Goldson (elbow).

Probable - Cornerback Donald Strickland (chest).

Health is one of the keys to success, and while most NFL players are dropping like flies, the 49ers have stayed away from significant injuries. Obviously, they have a few bumps and bruises here and there, but that's to be expected. However, when you look at their injury report and compare it to other NFL teams, they're in fantastic shape.

The Arizona Cardinals have signed defensive tackle Ross Kolodziej to a one-year deal. Due to the Cardinals contract policy, financial terms have not yet been announced.

Kolodziej is no stranger to Arizona; the former 7th round draft pick played for the Cardinals in 2004 and 2005. He left as a free agent and was promptly signed by the Vikings where he spent all of last season.

In six NFL seasons, Kolodziej has played in 51 games while collecting 39 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles (recovered both) and two passes defended.

He will likely be used in a defensive tackle rotation with Kendrick Clancy, Gabe Watson and Darnell Dockett.