L.J. Collier, a defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals, recently traveled to Japan with teammate Dalvin Tomlinson. The pair, who together weigh about 600 pounds, attracted attention while exploring Japanese streets. Their presence was documented by a social media user known as Kunie, who shared videos and photos of the encounter.
The trip was inspired in part by Collier’s interest in anime and Japanese culture. The offseason provides players like Collier and Tomlinson an opportunity to relax before returning to team activities. While the search for a new head coach could affect their roles with the Cardinals, it appears that during their travels through areas such as Naruto, football is not their primary focus.
A video posted on social media captured their adventure: “A wholesome offseason adventure in Japan for #AZCardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier and Dalvin Tomlinson.” — Zach Gershman (@ZachAZCards) January 31, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are recognized as the oldest continuously operating professional football franchise in the United States, dating back to 1898 when they were founded in Chicago. Today, they represent the Phoenix area and play home games in Glendale, Arizona. The team competes in the NFC West division of the National Football League and has achieved NFL championships in 1925 and 1947 as well as an NFC championship in 2008 (https://www.azcardinals.com/).
Collier and Tomlinson have been described as strong representatives of the Cardinals community during their time abroad.
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