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.
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Team
Arizona Cardinals
Birthdate
2/14/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 246 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 5; Pk (CLE)
Birthplace
Montgomery, AL, USA
Position
LB
College
Alabama
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Arizona Cardinals
2024-Present
(1 season)
New England Patriots
2022-2024
(2 seasons)
Cleveland Browns
2019-2022
(3 seasons)
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.
Wilson (concussion) was a limited participant in Arizona's practice Tuesday, per Zach Gershman of the team's official site. Wilson missed the Cardinals' Week 16 overtime loss versus the Panthers with a concussion but is now closer to making his return. However, the 26-year-old will still have to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to play in Saturday's game versus the Rams, and if he ends up being unable to play, Owen Pappoe would likely start in his place.
Wilson (concussion) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. Wilson suffered a concussion early in Arizona's victory over the Patriots this past weekend and was unable to return to the outing. The Penn State product will now be sidelined for his first full game of the year, paving way for second-year Owen Pappoe to possibly start as Wilson's backup Jesse Luketa will also miss the game. Wilson will now have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol for the Cardinals' Week 17 showdown at the Rams.
Wilson (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. Wilson sustained a concussion in the Cardinals' win over the Patriots in Week 15, so it's no surprise that he was unable to practice Wednesday. The veteran linebacker will likely be sidelined for the Week 16 matchup against the Panthers, as he must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before Sunday's contest to be eligible to suit up.
Wilson was ruled out with a concussion for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. Wilson did not record a statistic before exiting in the first half. He will now have to clear the league's concussion protocol before playing again, and his next opportunity to suit up will come versus the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 22. The sixth-year pro has had a very productive season as one of Arizona's top off-ball linebackers, totaling 67 tackles, including three sacks, and one interception. With Wilson out and Jess Luketa (thigh) questionable to return, it's likely that Owen Pappoe and/or Xavier Thomas will step up into bigger roles for the time being.
Wilson logged seven tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defense in Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Vikings. Wilson had just one sack to his name entering Sunday's game, but he finished with two of the Vikings' five sacks on Sam Darnold. Wilson is now 0.5 sacks shy from matching his career high that he set across 17 regular-season games with the Patriots in 2023. His 62 tackles through 12 games this year are his most since his rookie season with the Browns in 2019 (82 tackles across 16 regular-season games).
Wilson tallied six tackles (five solo), one interception and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 24-23 win over San Francisco. Wilson grabbed his first interception of the season Sunday and his first since his rookie year with the Browns in 2019. He followed that up by recovering a Jordan Mason red zone fumble that was caused by Jesse Luketa, which led to the go-ahead 35-yard field goal by Chad Ryland 14 plays later. Through the first five games of the regular season, Wilson has logged 33 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two passes defended (one interception) and one fumble recovery.
Wilson finished Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Rams with eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks. Wilson was the third-leading tackler for the Cardinals on Sunday behind Kyzir White (10) and Jalen Thompson (nine). Wilson got to Jared Goff for a six-yard sack early in the second quarter, which led to a Lions punt on the next play. Through three games this season, Wilson has registered 21 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended.
Wilson accrued nine tackles (eight solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 34-28 loss to Buffalo Wilson registered a career-high eight solo tackles Sunday, and his nine tackles tied a career best he set in his rookie year with the Browns. The 2019 fifth-round pick finished third on the Cardinals in total tackles behind linebacker Kyzir White (11) and free safety Budda Baker (10). Wilson started in just four regular-season games across 2022 and 2023 with New England, but he started at linebacker for Week 1 and played in 37 of 58 defensive snaps.