Jones (ankle) had his 21-day practice window expire Thursday without being activated off IR, marking an end to his rookie campaign, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. Jones was selected by the Cardinals in the third round of April's NFL Draft. He hurt his foot during the preseason and began the campaign on IR. Jones wasn't designated to return until Dec. 5, and he wasn't able to ramp up enough during practice to be activated before his practice window expired. Jones will thus have to wait until the 2025 campaign to make his NFL debut.
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name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD T. Benson,RB136659100194.578.03J. Conner,RB154552410914427.3475.017T. Reiman,TE15673760142.529.01G. Dortch,WR153043277913918.5237.013E. Demercado,RB13162010470248.095.03D. Dallas,RB151111110.10.01T. McBride,TE14921209581003768.4411.051M. Carter,RB15530601830.035.02E. Higgins,TE15182114982239.969.08Z. Jones,WR9351960132.114.02M. Wilson,WR1543655261244135.1122.024M. Harrison Jr.,WR15511007261476048.4127.036X. Weaver,WR10100000.00.00Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD M. Wilson Sr., LB14 40 27 67 3 20 4 4 1 0 0 1 0 X. Thomas, OLB12 5 4 9 2.5 12.5 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 B. Nichols, DL6 6 4 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Benson, RB13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Luketa, OLB10 10 8 18 3 19 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 V. Dimukeje, OLB10 6 3 9 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 R. Lopez, DL14 10 17 27 1 10 4 3 0 0 1 1 0 K. Tonga, DL11 6 13 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Conner, RB15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Gardeck, OLB7 15 5 20 3 19 6 2 1 0 1 0 0 D. Dallas, RB15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Thomas V, CB15 30 12 42 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 0 0 B. Gillikin, P13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Thompson, SAF13 52 30 82 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 B. Baker, SAF15 90 58 148 2 13 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 M. Melton, CB15 29 11 40 0 0 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 Z. Collins, OLB15 30 21 51 4 33 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 J. Blount, SAF15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Jones, DT10 9 15 24 3 21 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 B. Stille, DL3 1 2 3 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 D. Robinson, DL4 1 5 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Pascal, WR15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Brown, OL15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Collier, DL15 10 16 26 3.5 18.5 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 E. Higgins, TE15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Clark, CB13 4 1 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Barton, OL3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Wilson, WR15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. White, LB15 51 68 119 2.5 14.5 7 2 1 0 0 1 0 J. Jones, DL3 3 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 D. Hall, CB4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Williams, CB14 36 13 49 0 0 0 6 2 0 1 0 0 O. Pappoe, LB14 13 7 20 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 M. Harrison Jr., WR15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Okwara, OLB11 8 7 15 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 A. Blackson, DL1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Taylor-Demerson, SAF15 19 11 30 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 13 26 21 47 0 0 3 4 2 0 2 0 0 D. Stills, DL14 16 21 37 4.5 31.5 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 B. Browning, OLB6 9 2 11 2 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Barnes, LB15 18 15 33 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Jones (ankle) had his 21-day practice window expire Thursday without being activated off IR, marking an end to his rookie campaign, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. Jones was selected by the Cardinals in the third round of April's NFL Draft. He hurt his foot during the preseason and began the campaign on IR. Jones wasn't designated to return until Dec. 5, and he wasn't able to ramp up enough during practice to be activated before his practice window expired. Jones will thus have to wait until the 2025 campaign to make his NFL debut.
Ryland will remain Arizona's kicker for Saturday's game against the Rams with the Cardinals ruling Matt Prater (knee) out for the contest. Prater took part in practices for the second week in a row after having his 21-day evaluation window opened Dec. 18, but since the 40-year-old has yet to upgrade to full participation, the Cardinals are opting to keep him on injured reserve for at least one more game. His continued absence sets the stage for Ryland to once again handle kicking duties for Arizona. Ryland is coming off a 12-point performance in the Week 16 loss to the Panthers that was highlighted by a game-tying 58-yard field goal that sent the game to overtime.
Prater (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. Since the Cardinals designated him for return from injured reserve last Wednesday, Dec. 18, Prater has been listed as limited on all six of the Cardinals' practice reports. On both occasions, he didn't progress enough to be given a chance to play Weeks 16 or 17, giving him only one more opportunity to kick again this season Week 18 against the 49ers. Chad Ryland will continue to serve as Arizona's placekicker this weekend.
Browning (neck) is questionable to suit up Saturday against the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. Browning injured his neck Sunday against the Panthers and was held to a trio of limited practices this week. His ability to play in Saturday's contest may not be known until about 90 minutes prior to the 8:10 PM ET kickoff. If Browning can't suit up against the Rams, Xavier Thomas may get more than his usual allotment of defensive snaps.
Wilson has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will play in Saturday's Week 17 game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. Wilson suffered a concussion Week 15 against New England and didn't play this past Sunday versus Carolina. However, he was able to return to practice in full Thursday, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic, and has been cleared to return to action Saturday. Wilson's return will likely mean reduced defensive snaps for Owen Pappoe.
Benson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest at the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. After sitting out Week 16 at Carolina due to an ankle injury, Benson has been listed as limited on all three Week 17 practice reports. No. 1 RB James Conner (knee) followed the same regimen this week, but coach Jonathan Gannon told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com on Thursday that he wasn't certain about the statuses of both running backs. In the end, The Cardinals will post their list of inactives about 90 minutes before Saturday's 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if Conner and/or Benson are limited or sidelined, Michael Carter and DeeJay Dallas are the next players up at the position.
Conner (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. Conner made an early departure from this past Sunday's loss in Carolina due to a knee injury, which contained him to limited listings on all three Week 17 practice reports. The Cardinals held practice Wednesday and Thursday, the latter of which Conner was spotted with a sleeve on his right leg, per Mackie. Coach Jonathan Gannon told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com earlier Thursday that Conner has made "good progress" in his recovery, but he also was unsure of the statuses of both Conner and fellow RB Trey Benson (ankle), who also is listed as questionable. Ultimately, Arizona will post its list of inactives for Saturday's game about 90 minutes before an 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if either or both RBs are inhibited or sidelined, Michael Carter and DeeJay Dallas are the next options at the position.
Head coach Jonathan Gannon said that Blount (ribs) won't play in Saturday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. Blount was carted off the field after injuring his ribs during the Cardinals' 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers this past Sunday. He's mostly served on special teams this season, so his absence won't impact the Cardinals' secondary rotation that much for Saturday's contest. Blount's next opportunity to play will come during Arizona's regular-season finale against San Francisco next weekend.