Arizona Cardinals

Will Johnson CB IR

Injured Reserve

Johnson suffered a neck injury in the 31-7 loss to the Seahawks in Week 2. He was placed on injured reserve, so he is guaranteed to miss at least four games. However, the 23-year-old isn't expected to play again this season. If that's the case, he will finish the year with eight total tackles (three solo), one fumble recovery and one pass defended. Without Johnson, Garrett Williams (Achilles), who has yet to play this season, could take on a larger role upon his return. Max Melton (toe), Kei'Trel Clark and Starling Thomas, the latter who was promoted from the practice squad, may also be more involved.

Reported: Sep 23

Kaleb Proctor DT IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Reported: Sep 08

Zachary Carter DT IR

Injured Reserve

Carter will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season due to a knee injury he sustained in training camp practice in early August. With rookie fourth-rounder Kaleb Proctor (knee) out for the entire season, Andrew Billings, L.J. Collier and Keveion'ta Spears will serve as the Cardinals' rotational defensive tackles behind Roy Lopez and Walter Nolen for as long as Carter is sidelined.

Reported: Aug 31

Chase Bisontis G IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Reported: Aug 19

Paris Johnson Jr. OT IR

Injured Reserve

The moves comes after Johnson was diagnosed with a torn left biceps that he sustained toward the end of the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Giants. He'll spend the rest of the 2026 season on IR and aim to be fully healthy for the start of the 2027 campaign, which will be the final year of his rookie contract. Jayden Williams will be the starting left tackle for now, with Josh Fryar and the recently acquired Jedrick Wills (signed from the Bills' practice squad) providing depth at the position in Johnson's absence.

Reported: Oct 06

Gardner Minshew II QB IR

Injured Reserve

With Minshew already on injured reserve, the surgery confirms he won't return for Arizona this season. Carson Beck is now Arizona's starting QB for Week 11 against the Rams and beyond.

Reported: Nov 11

James Conner RB IR

Injured Reserve

Though LaFleur said last week that Conner could "potentially" play this season, that won't happen in Week 9. The veteran running back continues to work his way back from a right foot injury and has not yet been cleared to practice. Arizona is dealing with multiple injuries in its backfield, including Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and Bam Knight (concussion), so Conner could provide a big boost once he's able to work his way back this week. Instead, the team will turn to Tyler Allgeier to lead its backfield, with Evan Hull serving as his primary backup if Knight is unable to suit up Sunday against Seattle.

Reported: Nov 03

Jeremiyah Love RB IR

Injured Reserve

Love's move to IR was fully expected, after Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Tuesday that the rookie first-round pick was diagnosed with a right high-ankle sprain and was facing a projected recovery timeline of 4-to-5 weeks. While Love is on the mend, Tyler Allgeier is expected to step into a lead role out of the Arizona backfield beginning with the team's Week 9 game against Seattle.

Reported: Nov 03

Trey Benson RB IR

Injured Reserve

Benson underwent surgery in early October last year for a meniscus injury he suffered in the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks, but after returning the running back could never get right and he had trouble staying on the practice field. The 24-year-old's struggles, combined with the Cardinals' crowded running back room, caused him to be placed on waivers to begin the week, and there were no takers. If he can fix his knee troubles he could negotiate an injury settlement in an attempt to find another team to play for in 2026.

Reported: Aug 25

Joey Blount S IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Reported: Aug 19

Hunter Long TE IR

Injured Reserve

The tight end was injured in Week 4 against the Giants but had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday. Elijah Higgins and Teagan Quitoriano have been soaking up the snaps at the position behind Trey McBride in recent weeks.

Reported: Nov 11

Jalen Brooks WR IR

Injured Reserve

The transaction comes after Brooks announced earlier in the day that he underwent season-ending wrist surgery. Brooks saw light snaps through the first four weeks of the season, but he stepped in as the Cardinals' No. 3 wideout for the past three games after Marvin Harrison was traded to the Texans. The 26-year-old will finish the 2026 campaign with five receptions for 81 yards on 17 targets to go with 499 yards on 19 kickoff returns.

Reported: Oct 27

Kendrick Bourne WR IR

Injured Reserve

Though Bourne is expected to avoid surgery after fracturing his right tibia during Sunday's 33-30 overtime win over the Cowboys, he's facing an expected recovery timeline of three months that effectively ends his season. With Bourne heading to IR, the Cardinals signed Harrison Wallace off their practice squad to replenish their depth at receiver. The 31-year-old Bourne will finish the 2026 campaign with 26 receptions for 263 yards and no touchdowns on 38 targets over eight appearances.

Reported: Nov 03

Michael Wilson WR IR

Injured Reserve

Wilson's move to IR was merely a formality, after head coach Mike LaFleur announced Monday that the wideout would be sidelined for the rest of the season after sustaining a fractured vertebra in his neck during Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Seahawks. Per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com, Wilson is expected to be in a neck brace for the next six weeks to two months, but the Cardinals don't view the injury as a long-term or career-threatening concern. The 26-year-old receiver will finish the 2026 campaign with 51 receptions for 546 yards and two touchdowns on 88 targets to go with 28 rushing yards on three carries across his nine appearances.

Reported: Nov 10

Xavier Weaver WR IR

Injured Reserve

The wide receiver suffered a concussion earlier in camp but cleared the protocol in time for Arizona's preseason clash with Dallas on Saturday. Unfortunately, he injured his hamstring in that game, prompting the move to IR. The severity of Weaver's injury remains unclear, but to play in 2026, he would have to reach an injury settlement with the Cardinals.

Reported: Aug 24

Starling Thomas V CB O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Andrew Billings DT O

Out

inactive

Reported: Oct 18

Eku Leota LB O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Josh Sweat LB O

Out

Sweat has been on the active/PUP list since the beginning of training camp in late July. The star pass rusher seems to be close to playing shape and may put the finishing touches on his recovery any day now. Sweat played in all 17 regular-season games for the Cardinals last year, accumulating 30 tackles (20 solo), including 12.0 sacks, and forcing four fumbles.

Reported: Aug 15

Albert Reese IV OT O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Josh Fryar OT O

Out

inactive

Reported: Sep 27

Carson Beck QB O

Out

Beck has been battling a back injury. While the rookie is seemingly healthy, he will be inactive for the Week 8 meeting with the Cowboys. However, Beck will be eligible to play if Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew leave the game due to illness, injury or ejection.

Reported: Nov 01

Evan Hull RB O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 01

Jerrick Reed II S O

Out

inactive

Reported: Oct 18

Tip Reiman TE O

Out

Reiman hasn't played this season and is currently on the reserve/PUP list. While there haven't been any updates on when the 25-year-old will be back on the field, it appears the door isn't fully closed regarding his return before the end of the 2026 campaign. Reiman has appeared in 21 regular-season games for the Cardinals since being drafted in the third round in the 2024 NFL Draft, amassing nine catches for 55 yards.

Reported: Oct 26

Marvin Harrison Jr. WR O

Out

Harrison's long-term outlook is firmly up in the air after it was announced earlier Saturday that he will be traded to an unspecified team, but per the latest report, "The one certainty is that Harrison's time in Arizona is done." Michael Wilson and Trey McBride figure to remain plenty busy in the passing game, and Harrison's absence will open up some opportunities for Kendrick Bourne and presumably Jalen Brooks.

Reported: Oct 10

Reggie Virgil WR O

Out

inactive

Reported: Sep 27

Hjalte Froholdt C Q

Questionable

Froholdt played all 51 of the Cardinals' offensive snaps during Sunday's game at Seattle, but he may have suffered a concussion somewhere along the way. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, which includes getting clearance from an independent neurologist, before he'll be able to return to game action. With Jon Gaines nursing an ankle injury, Arizona could be forced to turn to 2025 sixth-rounder Hayden Conner, who has limited experience, for reps at center.

Reported: Nov 09

Garrett Williams CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 21

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Darius Robinson DE Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 22

Dante Stills DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Roy Lopez DT Q

Questionable

Lopez sustained a toe injury late in the first half, and he will now be forced to miss the rest of Week 9. In his absence, Andrew Billings is a top candidate to continue to see added snaps at defensive tackle against Seattle.

Reported: Nov 08

Walter Nolen III DT Q

Questionable

An ankle injury caused Nolen to miss Arizona's past two contests, but he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week. That gives him at least a chance of suiting up Sunday in Seattle. Should Nolen need to sit out again, though, L.J. Collier could soak up most of his defensive snaps.

Reported: Nov 06

Isaac Seumalo G Q

Questionable

Seumalo drew the questionable tag after logging back-to-back limited practices to end Week 2 prep. Hayden Conner would likely start at left guard if Seumalo is unable to play. The Cardinals could be without both of their starting guards in Seumalo and Isaiah Adams (knee) against the defending Super Bowl champions.

Reported: Sep 18

Isaiah Adams G Q

Questionable

Adams is still on injured reserve, where he's resided since Oct. 10. However, he was designated to return Wednesday and logged three limited practices this week. It's unclear if he's ready for game action, and the Cardinals will need to activate Adams on Saturday in order for him to be able to suit up against the Seahawks. If he returns, it would boost an offensive line that will be without right guard Jon Gaines (ankle).

Reported: Nov 06

Jon Gaines II G Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 10

Cody Simon LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Sep 16

Jack Gibbens LB Q

Questionable

It's not clear when Gibbens hurt his shoulder, but his status for Week 2 is now in question. He'll likely need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Reported: Sep 16

Karson Sharar LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 08

Mack Wilson Sr. LB Q

Questionable

Wilson's absence Wednesday was marked not injury related, but there does seem to be a knee issue. His activity at practice Thursday and Friday should offer more insight into whether he's truly in danger of sitting out in Week 8.

Reported: Oct 28

Zaven Collins LB Q

Questionable

Collins showed up on Friday's injury report with a new hip injury and was unable to practice. The Cardinals' starting strongside linebacker will likely miss Sunday's game due to the issue, leaving Baron Browning to start against the Rams.

Reported: Oct 16

Elijah Wilkinson OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 28

Jayden Williams OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 10

Valentin Senn OT Q

Questionable

Senn missed the entire 2025 season after being placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury. He's back with the Cardinals for training camp and is competing for a spot on the team's 53-man roster for the 2026 campaign.

Reported: Aug 08

Blake Gillikin P Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 16

Bam Knight RB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Tyler Allgeier RB Q

Questionable

After Allgeier sat out Wednesday's session due to a toe injury, his ability to mix into drills one day later generally is a good sign as the Cardinals go through Week 8 prep. Friday's practice report will unveil if Allgeier enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest at Dallas, and also whether or not rookie RB Jeremiyah Love has a chance to put an end to a two-game absence. Currently, Bam Knight is the only healthy backfield option on Arizona's active roster.

Reported: Oct 29

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Budda Baker S Q

Questionable

Baker was held out of each of the first two practices due to an illness and groin injury, but he earned the questionable tag after logging a limited session Friday. Wydett Williams and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson would be the top candidates to start at safety if Baker cannot play.

Reported: Oct 23

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson S Q

Questionable

Taylor-Demerson most recently didn't suit up for the Week 4 loss to the Giants. However, his limited participation in Wednesday's practice is an encouraging sign regarding his availability for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Reported: Oct 07

Kitan Crawford S Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 17

Wydett Williams Jr. S Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 20

Jameson Geers TE Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 27

Devin Duvernay WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 14

Ihmir Smith-Marsette WR Q

Questionable

Smith-Marsette exited during the third quarter of Friday's game with an ankle injury. The wide receiver and returner is attempting to make the Cardinals' 53-man roster as a special-teams threat. Smith-Marsette is on the roster bubble as it is, so any significant injury will likely significantly dampen his odds of making the team.

Reported: Aug 28

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

questionable

Bam Knight RB Q

Questionable

questionable

Dante Stills DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Gardner Minshew II QB IR

Injured Reserve

With Minshew already on injured reserve, the surgery confirms he won't return for Arizona this season. Carson Beck is now Arizona's starting QB for Week 11 against the Rams and beyond.

Hunter Long TE IR

Injured Reserve

The tight end was injured in Week 4 against the Giants but had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday. Elijah Higgins and Teagan Quitoriano have been soaking up the snaps at the position behind Trey McBride in recent weeks.

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Bam Knight RB Q

Questionable

questionable

Gardner Minshew II QB IR

Injured Reserve

While the Cardinals have yet to confirm that Minshew sustained a torn UCL in his throwing elbow during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, Adam Schefter of ESPN relays that the veteran signal-caller is unlikely to play again this season. With Minshew out of commission, rookie third-round pick Carson Beck will step in as the Cardinals' new starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game against the Rams. Across two appearances (one start) with Arizona before sustaining the elbow injury, Minshew completed 38 of 53 passes for 354 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions while adding four yards on his lone carry.

Jayden Williams OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Jon Gaines II G Q

Questionable

questionable

Michael Wilson WR IR

Injured Reserve

Wilson's move to IR was merely a formality, after head coach Mike LaFleur announced Monday that the wideout would be sidelined for the rest of the season after sustaining a fractured vertebra in his neck during Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Seahawks. Per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com, Wilson is expected to be in a neck brace for the next six weeks to two months, but the Cardinals don't view the injury as a long-term or career-threatening concern. The 26-year-old receiver will finish the 2026 campaign with 51 receptions for 546 yards and two touchdowns on 88 targets to go with 28 rushing yards on three carries across his nine appearances.

Bam Knight RB O

Out

out

Gardner Minshew II QB D

Doubtful

Minshew's stint as the Cardinals' starting QB is thus shaping up to be a brief one. Assuming Schefter's report is confirmed, Carson Beck would be slated to take over as Arizona's QB1, beginning with this Sunday's game against the Rams.

Hjalte Froholdt C Q

Questionable

Froholdt played all 51 of the Cardinals' offensive snaps during Sunday's game at Seattle, but he may have suffered a concussion somewhere along the way. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, which includes getting clearance from an independent neurologist, before he'll be able to return to game action. With Jon Gaines nursing an ankle injury, Arizona could be forced to turn to 2025 sixth-rounder Hayden Conner, who has limited experience, for reps at center.

Jayden Williams OT O

Out

out

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

out

Michael Wilson WR O

Out

With the Cardinals' top WR now sidelined and presumably headed to season-ending IR, Reggie Virgil, Simi Fehoko,Harrison Wallace and Devin Duvernay are the wide receivers currently on the team's active roster. Additionally, Shedrick Jackson, Zay Jones and James Proche are on Arizona's practice squad, but look for further reinforcements to be considered by the Cardinals in the coming days.

Albert Reese IV OT O

Out

inactive

Bam Knight RB O

Out

inactive

Eku Leota LB O

Out

inactive

Jayden Williams OT O

Out

inactive

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

inactive

Roy Lopez DT Q

Questionable

Lopez sustained a toe injury late in the first half, and he will now be forced to miss the rest of Week 9. In his absence, Andrew Billings is a top candidate to continue to see added snaps at defensive tackle against Seattle.

Starling Thomas V CB O

Out

inactive

Bam Knight RB O

Out

After being concussed early in last Sunday's game against Dallas, Knight will miss at least one contest, as he remains in the league's protocol. With Jeremiyah Love (ankle) also sidelined, Tyler Allgeier projects to handle most of the backfield work, though it's a really tough road draw against a strong run defense.

Isaiah Adams G Q

Questionable

Adams is still on injured reserve, where he's resided since Oct. 10. However, he was designated to return Wednesday and logged three limited practices this week. It's unclear if he's ready for game action, and the Cardinals will need to activate Adams on Saturday in order for him to be able to suit up against the Seahawks. If he returns, it would boost an offensive line that will be without right guard Jon Gaines (ankle).

Jayden Williams OT O

Out

Williams made an early exit from Sunday's loss to Dallas after hurting his knee. He didn't practice at all this week and is set to miss the first game of his career. The rookie has started four of Arizona's first eight contests of the campaign.

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

Gaines continues to battle a knee injury and will miss his third straight game. Hayden Conner may make another start at right guard, though Isaiah Adams (ankle) -- who has been deemed questionable -- could take on that role if he's activated from IR on Saturday.

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

Melton missed Week 7 versus Denver due to a knee issue but was able to return last Sunday against Dallas. However, the injury is still a concern, and the third-year cornerback was limited in practice both Thursday and Friday this week. If he can't play in Week 9, Kalen King may log a start.

Walter Nolen III DT Q

Questionable

An ankle injury caused Nolen to miss Arizona's past two contests, but he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week. That gives him at least a chance of suiting up Sunday in Seattle. Should Nolen need to sit out again, though, L.J. Collier could soak up most of his defensive snaps.

Bam Knight RB Q

Questionable

Since exiting Week 8 action with a concussion, Knight hasn't been able to log any practice reps, which generally isn't a good sign that he'll be available Sunday at Seattle. Arizona may make a ruling on Knight's status once it posts Friday's injury report, and if he's indeed sidelined for that contest, Tyler Allgeier stands to serve as the team's workhorse running back this weekend, with Evan Hull likely backing him up.

Isaiah Adams G IR

Injured Reserve

Adams logged his second straight limited practice after being designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. The offensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice before potentially being activated for Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.

Jayden Williams OT O

Out

Williams has missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he nurses a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 versus the Cowboys. The offensive lineman will have one more chance to return to practice before Sunday's game versus Seattle, and if he's unable to play in Week 9, Josh Fryar could draw a start at left tackle in place of Williams.

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

Gaines has missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he continues to nurse an ankle injury that he suffered in mid-October. The offensive lineman appears to be on track to miss a third game in a row Sunday versus the Seahawks.

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Michael Wilson WR Q

Questionable

Wilson continues to don a yellow non-contact jersey on the practice field as he deals with two broken ribs, so his activity level comes as no surprise. Friday's injury report will determine if Wilson enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Seattle, but he's already demonstrated an ability to play through the issue, notching a 79 percent snap share, reeling in eight of 15 targets for 111 yards and one touchdown and recording a 17-yard carry in this past Sunday's win in Dallas.

Isaiah Adams G IR

Injured Reserve

Adams has been on IR since Oct. 10 while recovering from an ankle injury, but he had his 21-day practice window opened by Arizona on Wednesday. The offensive lineman will now either be activated from IR in that time frame or remain sidelined for the rest of the year.

Michael Wilson WR Q

Questionable

Wilson also donned such a jersey last week, when he was listed as limited on all three of the Cardinals' injury reports due to a rib injury. He then missed a spell from the second and into the third quarters this past Sunday in Dallas, after which it was revealed he's tending to two broken ribs. Wilson still put up an 8-111-1 line on 15 targets in that contest, and assuming he's able to suit up Sunday at Seattle, he'll be one of new starting QB Gardner Minshew's top available pass catchers along with TE Trey McBride.

James Conner RB IR

Injured Reserve

Though LaFleur said last week that Conner could "potentially" play this season, that won't happen in Week 9. The veteran running back continues to work his way back from a right foot injury and has not yet been cleared to practice. Arizona is dealing with multiple injuries in its backfield, including Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and Bam Knight (concussion), so Conner could provide a big boost once he's able to work his way back this week. Instead, the team will turn to Tyler Allgeier to lead its backfield, with Evan Hull serving as his primary backup if Knight is unable to suit up Sunday against Seattle.

Jeremiyah Love RB IR

Injured Reserve

Love's move to IR was fully expected, after Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Tuesday that the rookie first-round pick was diagnosed with a right high-ankle sprain and was facing a projected recovery timeline of 4-to-5 weeks. While Love is on the mend, Tyler Allgeier is expected to step into a lead role out of the Arizona backfield beginning with the team's Week 9 game against Seattle.

Jon Gaines II G Q

Questionable

questionable

Kendrick Bourne WR IR

Injured Reserve

Though Bourne is expected to avoid surgery after fracturing his right tibia during Sunday's 33-30 overtime win over the Cowboys, he's facing an expected recovery timeline of three months that effectively ends his season. With Bourne heading to IR, the Cardinals signed Harrison Wallace off their practice squad to replenish their depth at receiver. The 31-year-old Bourne will finish the 2026 campaign with 26 receptions for 263 yards and no touchdowns on 38 targets over eight appearances.

Walter Nolen III DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Bam Knight RB Q

Questionable

Knight took a shoulder to the helmet from a Cowboys defender in the third quarter of Sunday's game, and after a visit to the locker room, he was ruled out with a concussion. It marked the second Cardinals RB to exit and not return in Week 8 -- Jeremiyah Love suffered a "new" ankle injury, per LaFleur -- so at the moment Tyler Allgeier is the top healthiest member of the team's backfield.

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Prior to having his right ankle rolled up on while getting tackled Sunday, Love was dealing with a left ankle issue, so this is a bit of a non-update from LaFleur. Having said that, LaFleur's last comment indicates that he may touch on the nature of Love's injury and also its prognosis in the near future. Fellow RB Bam Knight has entered the concussion protocol in the wake of Week 8 action, leaving Tyler Allgeier as the unquestioned healthy lead back for the Cardinals at the moment.

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

out

Kendrick Bourne WR O

Out

What was initially believed to be a right high-ankle sprain for Bourne has since been revealed to be much more serious after additional testing. He thus will finish with 26 catches (on 38 targets) for 263 yards and no touchdowns in eight regular-season appearances. With Marvin Harrison getting shipped to Houston on Oct. 11, Michael Wilson dealing with broken ribs and Jalen Brooks (wrist) out for the season, Reggie Virgil, Simi Fehoko and Devin Duvernay are the only healthy wide receivers on Arizona's active roster.

Walter Nolen III DT O

Out

out

Albert Reese IV OT O

Out

inactive

Bam Knight RB Q

Questionable

With Jeremiyah Love (ankle) also dealing with an injury, Tyler Allgeier will see added backfield opportunities against Dallas. Knight will now need to advance through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to be available for next Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Carson Beck QB O

Out

Beck has been battling a back injury. While the rookie is seemingly healthy, he will be inactive for the Week 8 meeting with the Cowboys. However, Beck will be eligible to play if Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew leave the game due to illness, injury or ejection.

Eku Leota LB O

Out

inactive

Evan Hull RB O

Out

inactive

Jayden Williams OT Q

Questionable

With Williams done for the day, Josh Fryar has taken over at left tackle. The Cardinals should have an update on Williams after Sunday's game once the rookie seventh-rounder undergoes more tests.

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love had sat out the Cardinals' prior two contests due to a left ankle injury, but he appeared to tweak the opposite ankle on a carry late in the first quarter of Sunday's game. After a brief visit to the medical tent on the Arizona sideline, Love retreated to the locker room, where he remained to begin the third quarter before the Cardinals ruled him out. Prior to his departure, Love carried nine times for 23 yards and didn't draw any targets. His status will warrant monitoring leading up to the Cardinals' Week 9 game against the Seahawks on Nov. 8.

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

inactive

Kendrick Bourne WR Q

Questionable

Bourne went the locker room late in the first half Sunday, and his eventual diagnosis means he'll miss not only the rest of Sunday's matchup, but likely multiple games beyond Week 8. With Bourne sidelined, Reggie Virgil, Simi Fehoko and Devin Duvernay will be the Cardinals' WR options not named Michael Wilson.

Michael Wilson WR Q

Questionable

Wilson missed some time spanning the second and third quarter to be evaluated for an undisclosed injury, but he was able to return to action, finishing Week 8 with eight catches (on 15 targets) for 111 yards and one touchdown while taking one carry for 17 yards. Considering he was able to play through the pain and serve as a favorite target for both QBs Jacoby Brissett and later Gardner Minshew, Wilson may not be in danger of missing additional time, but a rib injury has plagued him the last two games, so his status bears monitoring to see if that may be the case next Sunday in Seattle.

Starling Thomas V CB O

Out

inactive

Walter Nolen III DT O

Out

inactive

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

Wingard has a chance to return from a three-game absence due to a knee injury. His practice reps were limited during Week 8 prep, and if he's not cleared to play, then Dadrion Taylor-Demerson would likely start alongside Budda Baker at safety.

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

Gaines will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury, and his next chance to play is Week 9 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 8. Hayden Conner should start at right guard in Gaines' absence.

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

Melton put together three-straight limited practices while working through a knee injury that prevented him from playing against the Broncos in Week 7. Kalen King would be in line for more snaps in the secondary if Melton is not cleared by medical staff to play Sunday.

Walter Nolen III DT O

Out

Nolen will end up missing a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury that he sustained in Week 6 against the Rams. L.J. Collier and Andrew Billings should both see an uptick in snaps on the defensive line in the absence of Nolen, whose next chance to play is Week 9 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Hjalte Froholdt C Q

Questionable

questionable

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love maintained his activity level from Wednesday, which followed two weeks off due to a lingering ankle injury. Head coach Mike LaFleur hasn't indicated if Love actually has a chance to return to action Sunday at Dallas, but Friday's practice report will reveal his chances to do so.

Michael Wilson WR Q

Questionable

For a second day in a row, Wilson was donning a yellow non-contact jersey on the practice field, and he received the same limited listing as a result. He relayed to Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com on Wednesday that he's tending to sore ribs, but there's been no indication that he's in danger of missing Sunday's game in Dallas. Friday's injury report will reveal if Wilson has a designation ahead of that matchup.

Tyler Allgeier RB Q

Questionable

After Allgeier sat out Wednesday's session due to a toe injury, his ability to mix into drills one day later generally is a good sign as the Cardinals go through Week 8 prep. Friday's practice report will unveil if Allgeier enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest at Dallas, and also whether or not rookie RB Jeremiyah Love has a chance to put an end to a two-game absence. Currently, Bam Knight is the only healthy backfield option on Arizona's active roster.

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

Wingard has been sidelined for the Cardinals' past three games due to a bone bruise in his knee he sustained back in Week 4 against the Giants, and now his availability for Week 8 is in question. If he can upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday, there's a good chance he'll suit up Sunday at Dallas.

Elijah Wilkinson OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

This doesn't come as a surprise, as LaFleur told Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic on Monday that Love was slated to practice Wednesday. Now that Love's activity level is known, he'll have two more chances to get back to full this week before the Cardinals potentially make a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's game at Dallas. Love has missed the last two games due to a lingering ankle injury, which has allowed Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight to split the backfield reps during that span.

Mack Wilson Sr. LB Q

Questionable

Wilson's absence Wednesday was marked not injury related, but there does seem to be a knee issue. His activity at practice Thursday and Friday should offer more insight into whether he's truly in danger of sitting out in Week 8.

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

questionable

Carson Beck QB Q

Questionable

questionable

Jalen Brooks WR IR

Injured Reserve

The transaction comes after Brooks announced earlier in the day that he underwent season-ending wrist surgery. Brooks saw light snaps through the first four weeks of the season, but he stepped in as the Cardinals' No. 3 wideout for the past three games after Marvin Harrison was traded to the Texans. The 26-year-old will finish the 2026 campaign with five receptions for 81 yards on 17 targets to go with 499 yards on 19 kickoff returns.

Jameson Geers TE Q

Questionable

questionable

Jon Gaines II G Q

Questionable

questionable

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Walter Nolen III DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

out

Jalen Brooks WR O

Out

Brooks wasn't known to have sustained an injury in the Cardinals' 30-16 loss to the Broncos on Sunday, when he played a season-high 52 of 81 snaps en route to finishing with a 35-yard reception on six targets. Evidently, Brooks fractured or sprained his wrist severely enough at some point during the game to require surgery a day later, bringing an early end to his 2026 campaign. Through seven games, the fourth-year wideout recorded five catches for 81 yards on 17 targets while returning 19 kickoffs for 499 yards. Reggie Virgil and Simi Fehoko look to be the top candidates to replace Brooks as the Cardinals' No. 3 wideout behind Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne.

James Conner RB IR

Injured Reserve

It's a typical LaFleur non-answer type of answer. It was reported two weeks ago that Conner was close to practicing, but there's been no indication his 21-day practice window is close to being opened by the Cardinals. There's not much room on the depth chart for another running back that doesn't play special teams in Arizona.

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love has missed the last two games due to a lingering ankle issue, which allowed Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight to split backfield reps during that span. More likely than not, Love will need to string together multiple practices in a row to put himself in a position to return to action this coming Sunday at Dallas.

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

out

Tip Reiman TE O

Out

Reiman hasn't played this season and is currently on the reserve/PUP list. While there haven't been any updates on when the 25-year-old will be back on the field, it appears the door isn't fully closed regarding his return before the end of the 2026 campaign. Reiman has appeared in 21 regular-season games for the Cardinals since being drafted in the third round in the 2024 NFL Draft, amassing nine catches for 55 yards.

Walter Nolen III DT O

Out

out

Albert Reese IV OT O

Out

inactive

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

inactive

Carson Beck QB O

Out

Beck was unable to practice Thursday and Friday due to back spasms. He's inactive for Sunday's contest, but as the emergency third quarterback, he would be allowed to play in the event that both Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew left the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Jeremiyah Love RB O

Out

inactive

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

inactive

Max Melton CB O

Out

There was optimism that Melton would be cleared to play, but the third-year defensive back will be sidelined by a knee issue and observe Sunday's game in street clothes. Kalen King is in line for more defensive snaps due to the absence of Melton, whose next chance to play is Week 8 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Walter Nolen III DT O

Out

inactive

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

Wingard will miss a third consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his knee, and his next chance to play is Week 8 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 1. Budda Baker (groin/illness) is questionable, so Wydett Williams, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Kitan Crawford are all candidates to start at safety against Denver on Sunday.

Budda Baker S Q

Questionable

Baker was held out of each of the first two practices due to an illness and groin injury, but he earned the questionable tag after logging a limited session Friday. Wydett Williams and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson would be the top candidates to start at safety if Baker cannot play.

Carson Beck QB Q

Questionable

Beck was unable to practice Thursday and Friday while working through back spasms, per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com. He's been the emergency QB3 in each of the Cardinals' first six games of the season, and since Arizona doesn't have another quarterback on the practice squad, the team could just roll with starter Jacoby Brissett and backup Gardner Minshew for Sunday's contest.

Jeremiyah Love RB O

Out

Love thus will miss a second consecutive contest as he tends to a lingering ankle injury. With Love again sidelined, Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight will man Arizona's backfield, as they did during last Sunday's win at the Rams. In that contest, Allgeier out-snapped Knight, 40-32, but the latter had 17 touches for 98 yards from scrimmage, while the former recorded 19 touches for just 48 total yards. Love's next chance for game action is Sunday, Nov. 1, in Dallas.

Jon Gaines II G O

Out

Gaines remains sidelined with a bad ankle. Hayden Conner is set to start at right guard against the Broncos in the 27-year-old's place.

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

Melton missed the last two practices of the week while tending to a knee injury, but head coach Mike LaFleur said Friday that the third-year defensive back is "trending in a positive direction" ahead of Sunday's game, per Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com. Kalen King would see more defensive snaps if Melton does not play against Denver.

Walter Nolen III DT O

Out

Nolen suffered an ankle injury during the Cardinals' Week 6 win over the Rams. The defensive tackle has not practiced since sustaining the injury and has naturally been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. Andrew Billings and L.J. Collier will need to step up on the defensive line next to Roy Lopez for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

Wingard has sat out the Cardinals' last two games due to a bone bruise in his knee he sustained back in Week 4 against the Giants, and his availability for Week 7 is now in serious doubt. He'll likely have to practice in some capacity Friday to have a realistic chance of playing Sunday versus the Broncos.

Budda Baker S Q

Questionable

Baker played through a groin issue in the Cardinals' contest against the Rams in Week 6, but he has now missed two straight practice sessions after an illness was added to his status on the injury report. If he can't practice Friday, he'll be facing an uphill battle to be available Sunday versus the Broncos.

Carson Beck QB Q

Questionable

Beck popped up on the Cardinals' injury report with a back issue Wednesday, and he's now trending in the wrong direction ahead of a Week 7 matchup versus the Broncos. If he can't get back on the practice field Friday, it's unlikely he'll be available in any capacity come Sunday.

Darius Robinson DE Q

Questionable

questionable

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love has logged back-to-back DNPs to begin the practice week and appears well on his way to missing a second straight contest Sunday against the Broncos. With Love sidelined for Week 6 against the Rams, Tyler Allgeier narrowly out-snapped Bam Knight 40 to 32, but it was Knight who was far more effective in the box score. While Allgeier out-carried him 15 to 13, Knight picked up 80 rushing yards to Allgeier's 38. Knight added two catches for 18 yards on two targets and would be a worthwhile RB2/flex option in fantasy if Love does miss Sunday's game.

Jon Gaines II G Q

Questionable

questionable

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

Melton popped up on the Cardinals' injury report with a knee issue Wednesday, but he was at least able to practice in a limited capacity at that point. Now, he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game versus the Broncos, and he'll probably have to practice again Friday to put himself back on track to suit up in Week 7.

Budda Baker S Q

Questionable

The veteran strong safety did it all in Sunday's contest while playing all 57 of the Cardinals' defensive snaps. Baker sacked Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for a loss of eight yards on first down in the second quarter, leading to a Rams punt. The defensive back regularly blitzes the quarterback and has accumulated 3.5 sacks through six regular-season games in 2026.

Carson Beck QB Q

Questionable

Beck has not played this regular season, as he's been designated as the Cardinals' emergency third quarterback for all six of their games so far. If he can get over the problem with his back by Friday, there's a good chance he'll fill that role again in Week 7 versus the Broncos.

Garrett Williams CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love is working his way back from an ankle injury that kept him out for Week 6 but is still not ready to ramp up to practice participation. He'll have a chance to get back in the mix Thursday or Friday but if Love is unable to do so, it'll be a mix of Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight on Sunday against the Broncos.

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Walter Nolen III DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

questionable

Wydett Williams Jr. S Q

Questionable

questionable

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

out

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

The Cardinals shut Love down for Week 6 as he tends to a lingering ankle injury, so Tuesday's activity from the rookie will help determine where he stands in his recovery. It's unclear if Love has a chance to return to action Sunday against the Broncos, but Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight will handle the backfield until the former is ready.

Wydett Williams Jr. S O

Out

out

Andrew Billings DT O

Out

inactive

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

inactive

Carson Beck QB O

Out

Beck remains the third option behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew. The rookie third-rounder will only enter Sunday's contest if both Brissett and Minshew are unable to continue playing.

Jeremiyah Love RB O

Out

inactive

Jerrick Reed II S O

Out

inactive

Starling Thomas V CB O

Out

inactive

Wydett Williams Jr. S O

Out

inactive

Kitan Crawford S Q

Questionable

questionable

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

Wingard has not practiced since sustaining a knee injury in the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Giants. The safety will now miss consecutive games due to the injury, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to the field.

Blake Gillikin P Q

Questionable

questionable

Budda Baker S Q

Questionable

Baker did not participate in Friday's practice with a new groin injury. The veteran strong safety is a durable defensive back, so he may be able to play through the issue for Sunday's divisional bout. If Baker cannot suit up, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson will likely start at strong safety.

Jeremiyah Love RB O

Out

Love thus will miss the first game of his career due to the ankle injury that has bothered him in recent weeks. So far, the third overall pick in this year's draft is sitting on 3.7 yards per carry and has been targeted just 14 times through five contests. Head coach Mike LaFleur noted to Urban on Friday that Love will be used more in the passing game once he's able to adequately make cuts, which requires his current health concern to be a thing of the past.

Zaven Collins LB Q

Questionable

Collins showed up on Friday's injury report with a new hip injury and was unable to practice. The Cardinals' starting strongside linebacker will likely miss Sunday's game due to the issue, leaving Baron Browning to start against the Rams.

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

With back-to-back absences under his belt this week, Love may be in danger of missing the first game of his career Sunday at the Rams, especially after head coach Mike LaFleur told Mackie on Wednesday that the Cardinals want to "get this ankle right and do it the right way." What exactly that entails remains to be seen, but the team could make a ruling on Love's status for Week 6 as soon as it posts Friday's injury report. If Love is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, Tyler Allgeier is next in line to pace Arizona's backfield, with Bam Knight backing him up.

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

Wingard continues to miss practice with the knee injury he suffered in the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Giants. The free safety does not appear to have significantly progressed in his recovery since Week 5 prep, and it remains unclear when he will return to the field.

Devin Duvernay WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love emerged from Week 4 at the Giants with an ankle injury, and while he was able to play through it this past Sunday against the Lions, he mustered just 12 carries for 22 yards and didn't haul in his only target. Considering LaFleur's comments were murky, it's unclear if Love's practice reps are the only thing that will be managed this week, or if the rookie running back is in danger of missing an actual game. Nonethelees, Love's status will be monitored closely as the week continues to get a sense of the overall situation ahead of Sunday's road matchup with the Rams.

Kitan Crawford S IR

Injured Reserve

Crawford was a limited participant in his first practice back with the Cardinals. The safety was placed on IR after suffering a mid-ankle sprain in the team's Week 1 win over the Chargers. The Cardinals have until Nov. 4 to return the 24-year-old to the active roster, or he will be forced to spend the remainder of the 2026 season on injured reserve.

Wydett Williams Jr. S O

Out

Williams suffered a concussion during Arizona's contest in Week 5 versus the Lions, and he'll have to spend at least one game on the sidelines as he recovers. In his stead, 2024 fourth-rounder Dadrion Taylor-Demerson figures to continue to see an uptick in snaps at safety.

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

questionable

James Conner RB IR

Injured Reserve

Conner's 2025 season was cut short due to a right foot injury that required surgery, and he was cleared to take part in practices at the start of training camp. However, he didn't end up mixing into team drills at any point in August before being placed on injured reserve. Though the veteran RB has seemingly made progress in his recovery, the Cardinals are unlikely to rush him back into action with Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight already on the 53-man roster. Gambardoro suggests that Conner may be viewed as more of an insurance policy, and it's not out of the question he gets moved ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

out

Andrew Billings DT O

Out

inactive

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

inactive

Carson Beck QB O

Out

Beck remains the third option behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew. The rookie third-rounder will only enter the game if both Brissett and Minshew are unable to continue playing.

Starling Thomas V CB O

Out

inactive

Wydett Williams Jr. S Q

Questionable

Williams took a blow to the head, and he will now be unavailable for the rest of Sunday's matchup. In his absence, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson is the most likely candidate to take over at free safety versus Detroit.

Isaiah Adams G IR

Injured Reserve

It's another blow to the Cardinals' offensive line, as Adams' placement on IR comes less than a week after Paris Johnson was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a torn left biceps. Adams will be required to miss at least four games, so his next chance to play is Week 9 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 8. Jon Gaines will start at right guard in Adams' absence.

Marvin Harrison Jr. WR O

Out

Harrison's long-term outlook is firmly up in the air after it was announced earlier Saturday that he will be traded to an unspecified team, but per the latest report, "The one certainty is that Harrison's time in Arizona is done." Michael Wilson and Trey McBride figure to remain plenty busy in the passing game, and Harrison's absence will open up some opportunities for Kendrick Bourne and presumably Jalen Brooks.

Andrew Wingard S O

Out

Wingard was held out of practice all week due to a bone bruise in his knee, which he sustained against the Giants in Week 4. Wydett Williams figures to start alongside Budda Baker at safety due to the absence of Wingard, whose next chance to play is Week 6 against the Rams on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Walter Nolen III DT Q

Questionable

Nolen was limited by a calf injury in each of the last two practices of Week 5 prep. If he's inactive for Sunday's game, then Andrew Billings and L.J. Collier would both be in line for more defensive snaps alongside fellow DT Roy Lopez.

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love emerged from a Week 4 loss at the Giants with a new ankle injury that's not related to the high-ankle sprain that he tended to in August. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he heads into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Karson Sharar LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Walter Nolen III DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

Wingard was injured in Sunday's loss to the Giants. Although he avoided anything serious, he still might miss some time moving forward. While Wingard is on the shelf, Wydett Williams should fill most of the void at the safety position.

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson S Q

Questionable

Taylor-Demerson most recently didn't suit up for the Week 4 loss to the Giants. However, his limited participation in Wednesday's practice is an encouraging sign regarding his availability for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Isaiah Adams G O

Out

Adams exited Sunday's loss to the Giants with the ankle injury and doesn't look as though he'll be able to practice in any fashion in Week 5. As a result, Jon Gaines is expected to step in for Adams as the Cardinals' starting right guard versus the Lions.

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

The Cardinals have yet to post Wednesday's injury report, but LaFleur previously told Dani Sureck of the team's official site on Monday that Love has a new ankle issue that's unrelated to the high-ankle sprain he tended to in August. LaFleur's most recent comments imply that Love may not have practice restrictions this week, or if he does he could be listed as "not-injury related, rest."

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson S Q

Questionable

questionable

Hunter Long TE IR

Injured Reserve

Long left Sunday's game against the Giants due to a knee injury, which is severe enough for the sixth-year pro to go on injured reserve. As such, Long will be required to miss at least the next four games, so Week 9 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 8 is the earliest he is eligible to return. In order to add more depth at tight end behind Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins, the Cardinals signed 2022 fifth-rounder Teagan Quitoriano from the practice squad to the active roster.

Paris Johnson Jr. OT IR

Injured Reserve

The moves comes after Johnson was diagnosed with a torn left biceps that he sustained toward the end of the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Giants. He'll spend the rest of the 2026 season on IR and aim to be fully healthy for the start of the 2027 campaign, which will be the final year of his rookie contract. Jayden Williams will be the starting left tackle for now, with Josh Fryar and the recently acquired Jedrick Wills (signed from the Bills' practice squad) providing depth at the position in Johnson's absence.

Andrew Wingard S Q

Questionable

Wingard was carted off the field in the first half of the team defeat, and he was ultimately unable to return to the contest. The safety avoided a ligament injury, but his timeline to return to action is currently uncertain. Wingard has compiled 23 total tackles (10 solo), an interception and a forced fumble over four contests to open the season, and in his absence, Wydett Williams will stand to operate in a prominent role in Arizona's secondary.

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love came out of preseason Week 1 with the previous ankle issue and missed the rest of exhibition season. Through four games to begin his career, the third overall pick in this year's draft has had an oscillating workload from week-to-week, with his 66 touches going for 259 yards from scrimmage and two total TDs. Love did cede the Cardinals' last four offensive snaps of Sunday's loss at the Giants to fellow RB Tyler Allgeier, which came after the former limped off the field after one of QB Jacoby Brissett's three interceptions, according to Darren Urban of the team's official site. Wednesday's practice report should provide a sense of where Love stands with the current health concern.

Isaiah Adams G Q

Questionable

Adams had to be carted to the locker room and was replaced by Jon Gaines at right guard for the remainder of the contest. Projected starter Chase Bisontis suffered a season-ending torn MCL earlier in the summer.

Andrew Billings DT O

Out

inactive

Carson Beck QB O

Out

Beck will once again be the Cardinals' emergency QB3, meaning he won't be allowed to play Sunday unless both Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson S O

Out

inactive

Josh Fryar OT O

Out

inactive

Reggie Virgil WR O

Out

inactive

Will Johnson CB IR

Injured Reserve

Johnson suffered a neck injury in the 31-7 loss to the Seahawks in Week 2. He was placed on injured reserve, so he is guaranteed to miss at least four games. However, the 23-year-old isn't expected to play again this season. If that's the case, he will finish the year with eight total tackles (three solo), one fumble recovery and one pass defended. Without Johnson, Garrett Williams (Achilles), who has yet to play this season, could take on a larger role upon his return. Max Melton (toe), Kei'Trel Clark and Starling Thomas, the latter who was promoted from the practice squad, may also be more involved.

Andrew Billings DT Q

Questionable

Billings popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a knee injury, suggesting that he tweaked his knee during Wednesday's session. His status for Sunday's NFC West tilt may not be officially known until 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. kickoff, when the Cardinals announce their list of inactive players. Roy Lopez is working through a groin injury, so the Cardinals enter the weekend with Walter Nolen and L.J. Collier as the only healthy defensive tackles on the active roster, though defensive ends Darius Robinson and Jordan Burch could also operate in the interior if need be.

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson S Q

Questionable

Taylor-Demerson did not play in the Cardinals' Week 1 win over the Chargers due to a rib injury, which he suffered during a preseason game in late August. The injury limited his practice participation in all three sessions this past week, and his status for Sunday's NFC West tilt may not be known until the Cardinals announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Garrett Williams CB O

Out

Williams continues to recover from a torn Achilles that he sustained in December of 2025. He was a limited participant in all three practices for Week 2 prep but still has more steps in his rehab program before being cleared to make his 2026 debut. His next opportunity to do so is Week 3 against the 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Isaac Seumalo G Q

Questionable

Seumalo drew the questionable tag after logging back-to-back limited practices to end Week 2 prep. Hayden Conner would likely start at left guard if Seumalo is unable to play. The Cardinals could be without both of their starting guards in Seumalo and Isaiah Adams (knee) against the defending Super Bowl champions.

Isaiah Adams G Q

Questionable

Adams was a limited participant in all three practices this past week due to a knee injury that prevented him from suiting up for the Cardinals' Week 1 win over the Chargers. If he's unable to play against Seattle, then Jon Gaines would likely start at right guard for a second consecutive game.

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

Melton was a limited participant in all three practice sessions this past week due to an ankle injury, which he likely picked up during the Cardinals' Week 1 win against the Chargers, when he logged one assisted tackle and two pass defenses. Kalen King and Kei'Trel Clark would be in line for larger roles in the secondary at nickel/slot corner if Melton is not cleared to play against Seattle.

Roy Lopez DT Q

Questionable

Lopez logged an LP/DNP/LP practice log this week while working through a groin injury that he may have picked up in Week 1 against the Chargers, when he logged four tackles (two solo). Andrew Billings (knee) is listed as questionable, so L.J. Collier and Walter Nolen would both see a sizable workload increase if one or both of Lopez and Billings were to be ruled out for Sunday's NFC West tilt.

Cody Simon LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson S Q

Questionable

Taylor-Demerson missed Sunday's win against the Chargers due to a rib injury, but he's making progress toward potentially playing in Week 2. He'll still probably have to log a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Garrett Williams CB Q

Questionable

Williams was limited at practice all last week before sitting out Sunday's win against the Chargers. Until he's able to practice in full, he may continue to have to miss game action.

Isaac Seumalo G Q

Questionable

questionable

Jack Gibbens LB Q

Questionable

It's not clear when Gibbens hurt his shoulder, but his status for Week 2 is now in question. He'll likely need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Kitan Crawford S IR

Injured Reserve

Crawford sustained a mid ankle sprain and was carted off the field during the second half of Sunday's win against the Chargers, and now he'll have to sit out at least Arizona's next four games. Until he's able to return to action, 2024 fourth-rounder Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ribs) and undrafted rookie Wydett Williams could be in line for a slight increase in reps.

Max Melton CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Roy Lopez DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson S Q

Questionable

questionable

Garrett Williams CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Isaiah Adams G Q

Questionable

questionable

Kitan Crawford S Q

Questionable

Crawford appeared to suffer the injury on a punt play in the second half. He was carted off the sidelines to the locker room, where he is undergoing further tests to determine the severity of the injury. Crawford logged three tackles (two solo), prior to his exit, and Wydett Williams will be the lone backup safety if Crawford doesn't return.

Kaleb Proctor DT IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love was moving around at practice Monday, but LaFleur would only go as far as to say the rookie running back is "progressing" in his recovery from his mid-August ankle sprain. Even if he plays Week 1, Love is expected to cede plenty of carries and snaps to Tyler Allgeier. Love would be a risky fantasy start in redraft leagues, but he also has plenty of upside as the No. 3 overall pick with home run-hitting ability with the ball in his hands.

Will Johnson CB Q

Questionable

It's unclear when Johnson picked up the injury, though LaFleur relayed that the second-year pro is "progressing well" in his recovery. It doesn't seem like Johnson is in real jeopardy of missing the Cardinals' Week 1 clash against the Chargers. However, his status for the regular-season opener will be more clear once Arizona releases practice participation reports.

Zachary Carter DT IR

Injured Reserve

Carter will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season due to a knee injury he sustained in training camp practice in early August. With rookie fourth-rounder Kaleb Proctor (knee) out for the entire season, Andrew Billings, L.J. Collier and Keveion'ta Spears will serve as the Cardinals' rotational defensive tackles behind Roy Lopez and Walter Nolen for as long as Carter is sidelined.

James Conner RB IR

Injured Reserve

Conner continues to deal with complications from the foot injury that ended his 2025 campaign Week 3 of last season. Initially, when Arizona didn't place him on the active/PUP list at the start of training camp, it was an indication that he had a chance to be available for Week 1. Instead, Conner will be required to miss at least the first four games following this transaction. Considering rookie third overall pick Jeremiyah Love's status is up in the air due to a high-ankle sprain, Tyler Allgeier may be the team's lead runner in the early going, with Bam Knight backing him up.

Tip Reiman TE O

Out

Reiman started training camp on the active/PUP list with an ankle injury, making him eligible to be placed on the Cardinals' reserve list to start the season. The tight end must now miss at least four games before becoming eligible to return to the team's active roster.

Jeremiyah Love RB Q

Questionable

Love was able to get in some light work in Wednesday, and he appeared to be moving at a quicker pace a couple days later. It remains unclear if he will be ready to go when the Cardinals open their season against the Chargers on Sept. 13, but he will have just over two more weeks to work past the high-ankle sprain he picked up in the first preseason game.

Ihmir Smith-Marsette WR Q

Questionable

Smith-Marsette exited during the third quarter of Friday's game with an ankle injury. The wide receiver and returner is attempting to make the Cardinals' 53-man roster as a special-teams threat. Smith-Marsette is on the roster bubble as it is, so any significant injury will likely significantly dampen his odds of making the team.

James Conner RB Q

Questionable

Conner avoided the PUP list at the start of training camp, but that was a month ago, and he still hasn't joined team drills at practice. With Jeremiyah Love (high ankle) also uncertain for the season opener and Trey Benson (knee) on injured reserve, Tyler Allgeier may be tasked with a large workload Week 1. Trade rumors involving Conner may also continue, but the more immediate concern is his slow return to football shape and uncertain availability for the early part of the regular season.

Trey Benson RB IR

Injured Reserve

Benson underwent surgery in early October last year for a meniscus injury he suffered in the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks, but after returning the running back could never get right and he had trouble staying on the practice field. The 24-year-old's struggles, combined with the Cardinals' crowded running back room, caused him to be placed on waivers to begin the week, and there were no takers. If he can fix his knee troubles he could negotiate an injury settlement in an attempt to find another team to play for in 2026.

Carson Beck QB Q

Questionable

Beck fared well in the Hall of Fame Game against the Panthers, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. However, the rookie third-round pick came out of that contest with a rib injury that has capped his practice reps in the meantime and otherwise sidelined him for the Cardinals' next two exhibitions. Beck thus has one more chance for preseason action Friday at Green Bay before likely being relegated to the team's No. 3 QB role behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew to begin his career.

Xavier Weaver WR IR

Injured Reserve

The wide receiver suffered a concussion earlier in camp but cleared the protocol in time for Arizona's preseason clash with Dallas on Saturday. Unfortunately, he injured his hamstring in that game, prompting the move to IR. The severity of Weaver's injury remains unclear, but to play in 2026, he would have to reach an injury settlement with the Cardinals.

Blake Gillikin P Q

Questionable

If Gillikin is unable to play Saturday, then placekicker Chad Ryland would serve as the Cardinals' punter. Gillikin has been with the Cardinals since October of 2023 after starting his NFL career with the Saints in 2020.

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson S Q

Questionable

Taylor-Demerson picked up the injury in the first quarter of Saturday's game, and he'll finish with one solo tackle if he's not cleared to return. Wydett Williams is in line for additional snaps in the secondary for as long as Taylor-Demerson is out of action.

Tip Reiman TE O

Out

The tight end might also have to stay on the PUP list when the campaign begins, at which point he would move from active/PUP to reserve/PUP and have to miss the first four regular-season contests. Reiman suffered a season-ending ankle injury four games into 2025 and began training camp on the active/PUP list. The 2024 third-round pick is set to play a supporting role behind starting tight end Trey McBride when he returns.

Chase Bisontis G IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Jameson Geers TE IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Joey Blount S IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Zachary Carter DT Q

Questionable

questionable

James Conner RB Q

Questionable

Conner continues to rehab from foot and ankle surgery that he underwent in September after suffering a severe injury in Week 3 against the 49ers. It seems unlikely that the veteran running back will play in either of the Cardinals remaining preseason games, but he could be ready to suit up for the team's regular-season opener against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 13. Jeremiyah Love picked up an ankle injury during Thursday's 27-14 preseason win over the Raiders and is expected to be sidelined for this upcoming week, so Tyler Allgeier figures to serve as the Cardinals' top running backs in practice ahead of Arizona's next preseason game against Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Josh Sweat LB O

Out

Sweat has been on the active/PUP list since the beginning of training camp in late July. The star pass rusher seems to be close to playing shape and may put the finishing touches on his recovery any day now. Sweat played in all 17 regular-season games for the Cardinals last year, accumulating 30 tackles (20 solo), including 12.0 sacks, and forcing four fumbles.

Josh Sweat LB O

Out

Rumors about Sweat's potential departure from the team were swiftly shut down by general manager Monti Ossenfort on Monday. Between the star defensive end's minor knee injury and the Cardinals' projected standing in the NFC West for 2026, many thought Sweat would be a prime trade candidate as the team tries to recoup some capital and build for the future. However, Ossenfort's comments cast doubt on that possibility, and it therefore appears the star pass rusher is set to play out the 2026 season in Arizona.

Joey Blount S Q

Questionable

It's a tough blow for Blount, who injured his neck in Week 1 of last season and ended the year on IR. According to Howard Balzer of USA Today, Blount recently reinjured his neck during training camp, prompting this placement on injured reserve. He'll need to sit out the entire 2026 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with Arizona at some point.

Valentin Senn OT Q

Questionable

Senn missed the entire 2025 season after being placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury. He's back with the Cardinals for training camp and is competing for a spot on the team's 53-man roster for the 2026 campaign.

James Conner RB Q

Questionable

Coming back from season-ending foot surgery, Conner didn't do much during the offseason program but took part in the opening practices of training camp. Now that 11-on-11 drills are starting up, Conner has been forced to watch from the sideline while Tyler Allgeier and Jeremiyah Love take first-team reps. There will be concern for Conner's Week 1 availability if he doesn't begin full-team work within the next week or two.