Cardinals' Dadrion Taylor-Demerson: Limited to begin practice week
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Taylor-Demerson (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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.
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Cardinals' Andrew Wingard: Misses practice Wednesday
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Wingard (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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.
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Cardinals' Budda Baker: Strong outing in loss
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Baker tallied five tackles (two solo) and an interception during Arizona's loss versus the Giants on Sunday.
Baker had a strong outing despite the loss, as he managed to record one of the team's two interceptions of Jameis Winston. The 2017 second-round pick has now compiled 25 tackles (14 solo), including 1.5 sacks and an interception across his first four outings and will look to keep producing next week versus the Lions.
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Cardinals' Andrew Wingard: Dealing with bone bruise
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Wingard suffered a bone bruise in his knee during Sunday's 36-24 loss to the Giants, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Cardinals' Andrew Wingard: Won't return vs. NYG
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Wingard (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants.
The news doesn't come as much of a surprise, considering Wingard had to be carted off the field and into the locker room after sustaining a knee injury. Wydett Williams will continue to see more defensive snaps at safety in Wingard's absence.
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Cardinals' Andrew Wingard: Carted off, questionable to return Sunday
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Wingard suffered a knee injury during Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Giants and is questionable to return.
Per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, Wingard suffered the injury in a collision with Giants WR Malik Nabers and was subsequently carted to the locker room. Wingard had logged every defensive snap for Arizona entering Sunday, so he's been a key part of the team's secondary. Undrafted rookie Wydett Williams has entered Sunday's game at safety in Wingard's stead.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Good to go Sunday
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Sweat (groin) is active for Sunday's Week 4 clash against the Giants.
Sweat dealt with a groin issue during the week and was given a designation of questionable Friday. However, he's apparently feeling well enough to suit up Sunday. It's been a slow start to the campaign for Sweat, who has just three tackles and has yet to record a sack after racking up a career-high 12.0 across 17 regular-season games last year.
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Cardinals' Dadrion Taylor-Demerson: Ruled out for Sunday's game
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Taylor-Demerson (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Taylor-Demerson did not participate in any Week 4 prep while he continues to recover from a back injury. The safety will now miss consecutive weeks due to the issue, leaving Wydett Williams as the only active reserve safety for the Cardinals' Sunday game against the Giants.
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Cardinals' Josh Sweat: Questionable for Sunday
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Sweat (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Sweat has had varied levels of practice this week as the star defensive end has been awarded veteran rest to deal with his groin issue. The linebacker having vet rest days through a DNP on Wednesday, a full session Thursday and a limited session Friday points toward Sweat suiting up for Sunday's contest, though he may not play his usual snap count on the edge.
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Cardinals' Mack Wilson: Full practice Thursday
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Wilson (thumb) was a full participant at the Cardinals' practice Thursday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Wilson was added to the injury report with a thumb injury Wednesday, ultimately logging a limited practice. The linebacker now appears to be good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Giants after increasing his participation Thursday.
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Cardinals' Andrew Wingard: Leads team in tackles
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Wingard made 10 tackles (one solo) in the Cardinals' 36-30 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Wingard led the Cardinals in tackles Sunday, beating out Jack Gibbens' eight. The free safety played all 54 of the team's defensive snaps in the close loss. While participating in 10 tackles, Wingard only brought down one ball carrier by himself in the contest.
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Cardinals' Dadrion Taylor-Demerson: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Taylor-Demerson (back) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Taylor-Demerson is still dealing with the back injury that forced him to miss the Week 3 loss to the Commanders. He will likely have to participate in either Thursday or Friday's practice session in order to have a chance to play in Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
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Keshawn Banks: Works out with Minnesota
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The Vikings hosted Banks for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The Falcons waived Banks from injured reserve with an injury settlement Sept. 9. The linebacker has recovered from his undisclosed injury and is looking to make a return to the NFL. The Vikings appear to be looking at further linebacker depth after signing 35-year-old Kyle Van Noy to the active roster. Banks has played three career regular-season games, all for the Patriots in 2024, where he totaled 61 special teams snaps.
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PJ Mustipher: Works out with New York
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The Giants worked out Mustipher on Monday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
The Cardinals waived Mustipher from injured reserve with an injury settlement Aug. 11. The defensive tackle has recovered from his foot injury and is in search of a new organization, and he'd provide organizational depth for whatever team opts to sign him.
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Cardinals' Roy Lopez: Cleared to play Week 3
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Lopez (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Lopez earned the questionable tag for Week 3 after logging a limited practice Friday, and he's demonstrated enough in pregame warmups to be given the green light by medical staff to play in Sunday's NFC West clash. Lopez has eight tackles (three solo) through the first two games of the regular season.
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Cardinals' Roy Lopez: Questionable against San Francisco
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Lopez (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Lopez has been dealing with the groin issue for a few weeks. He didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, and while he was limited during Friday's session, he is still considered questionable to play in Week 3. If Lopez isn't available against the 49ers, Andrew Billings may take on as much work as he can handle.
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Cardinals' Garrett Williams: No injury designation for Week 3
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Williams (Achilles) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Williams hasn't played yet this season while working his way back from a torn Achilles that he suffered in December of 2025. He was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. However, the 25-year-old was a full participant Friday. While Williams might be eased back into action for a week or two, he could be in line for as many snaps as he can handle, considering Will Johnson (neck) isn't expected to play again this season.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Questionable versus 49ers
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Melton (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus San Francisco, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Melton didn't practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday and Friday. He's now considered questionable for the Week 3 meeting with the 49ers. Garrett Williams (Achilles) doesn't hold an injury designation, so his availability will help lessen the blow if Melton can't get on the field.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Limited in Thursday's practice
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Melton (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
It's a step in the right direction for Melton, who missed Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury he sustained during the Cardinals' Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. The Cardinals will announce injury designations following Friday's practice, at which point Melton's status for Sunday's game against the 49ers will be more clear.
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Cardinals' Dadrion Taylor-Demerson: Returns to practice Thursday
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Taylor-Demerson (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Taylor-Demerson missed Wednesday's practice due to a back injury he likely picked up in the Cardinals' Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. His ability to return to practice Thursday is a positive sign in his injury progression, and Friday's injury report will provide more clarity on Taylor-Demerson's status heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers.
