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Trey McBride, Budda Baker and Josh Sweat back at practice; Roy Lopez didn’t participate
Arizona’s Thursday practice report for Week 2 vs. Seattle showed major contributors Trey McBride, Budda Baker and Josh Sweat as full participants after being listed as rest-day participants earlier. Nose tackle Roy Lopez did not practice (groin), a potentially notable absence for the defensive front. The report suggests the Cardinals will have key starters available for Sunday but the Lopez status bears watching in final declarations.
via TabTab1d agoSource
Both starting guards appeared on Thursday injury report; Seumalo listed limited earlier
Arizona’s starting guards were noted on the Week 2 injury report, with Isaac Seumalo limited at times this week as he works through a shoulder issue. The offensive line’s status is a point of focus after a subpar rushing performance in Week 1 and could affect Sunday’s game plan if either guard is limited or inactive.
via TabTab1d agoSource
Cardinals' Week 2 practice report: Trey McBride and Budda Baker rested; Isaiah Adams limited
In the first Week 2 practice report, tight end Trey McBride and safety Budda Baker were listed as non‑participants for rest, while starting left guard Isaac Seumalo did not participate (shoulder) and RG Isaiah Adams was limited after returning from a knee issue. Several role players were limited with minor injuries.
via TabTab2d agoSource
Cardinals make practice‑squad and active‑roster moves after Crawford injury
Arizona promoted CB Kalen King from the practice squad and added safety Jerrick Reed II and CB Art Green to the practice squad; the club released WR Ihmir Smith‑Marsette from the practice squad to free a spot, per reporting. These moves were made to address the safety and special‑teams depth lost with Crawford on IR.
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Rookie Jeremiyah Love returns from high-ankle sprain, scores in debut
Raising Zona graded Jeremiyah Love’s Week 1 return and noted he played despite a recent high-ankle sprain, finishing with 41 rushing yards and a touchdown. The rookie’s limited but efficient role supports the team’s planned timeshare with Tyler Allgeier.
via TabTab3d agoSource
Seahawks will start Drew Lock after Sam Darnold hip injury; Week 2 odds adjusted
Cards Wire reports Seattle will be without starting QB Sam Darnold for Week 2 after a hip injury in Week 1, and Drew Lock is expected to start at quarterback. Oddsmakers shortened the spread for the Cardinals’ home opener as a result, changing the game’s competitive outlook for Arizona.
via TabTab3d agoSource
Cardinals place safety Kitan Crawford on injured reserve (designated to return)
Arizona placed safety Kitan Crawford on injured reserve following the ankle injury he suffered on the blocked punt in Week 1. The designation carries a return possibility — IR requires at least a four-game absence — creating an immediate short-term gap in the Cardinals’ safety room and special teams units.
via TabTab3d agoSource
Cardinals official mailbag: practice notes, QB room described as settled
The Arizona Cardinals’ official site published a mailbag covering reactions to the Week 1 win and internal notes, including updates on the quarterback room and practice-related comments. The piece reinforces that the coaching staff views the QB situation as settled for now.
via TabTab3d agoSource
Week 1 offensive snap counts and inactive/reserve status
Sports Illustrated/Yahoo Sports published detailed Week 1 offensive snap counts showing starters played the full 75 offensive snaps and listing inactive and reserve players. The report notes Jacoby Brissett played every offensive snap, Trey McBride and the starting offensive line logged heavy workloads, and several players remain on reserve/injury/PUP lists.
via TabTab4d agoSource
Mike LaFleur credits defense after Week 1 upset, says unit can still improve
In postgame comments reported by Arizona PBS Cronkite, head coach Mike LaFleur praised his defense for limiting the Chargers but cautioned the unit can be better. He singled out coordinator Nick Rallis and defensive tackle Walter Nolen III for strong contributions in the 26-14 win.
via TabTab4d agoSource
Trey McBride leads NFL in receptions after Week 1; Cardinals receiving distribution noted
Revenge of the Birds reports tight end Trey McBride leads the NFL with nine receptions after Arizona’s Week 1 win and sits second in receiving yards. Media pieces note the Cardinals spread the ball across multiple pass-catchers in the game.
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Mike LaFleur says Jeremiyah Love's Week 1 workload reflected game flow and limited practice
Head coach Mike LaFleur clarified that rookie RB Jeremiyah Love's sub‑50% snap share in Week 1 was driven more by game flow than a strict medical limitation, though Love was on a monitored workload after missing significant practice time due to an ankle issue.
via TabTab4d agoSource
Josh Sweat remained with Cardinals, played 53% of snaps and addressed offseason trade noise
Josh Sweat, who was linked to trade chatter in the offseason and had been on PUP after a procedure, was active in Week 1, played a team-high 53% of defensive snaps among outside linebackers, and publicly said he is 'where I want to be' in Arizona.
via TabTab4d agoSource
Cornerback Max Melton dealing with an ankle issue after Week 1, per report
Postgame coverage noted cornerback Max Melton and safety Kitan Crawford were dealing with ankle injuries following the win; Crawford’s carting-off was previously reported, while Melton’s ankle issue was described as something the team is managing.
via TabTab5d agoSource
Safety Kitan Crawford carted off after ankle injury on blocked punt
During the fourth quarter special‑teams sequence in the Cardinals' win, Kitan Crawford suffered an ankle injury on Simi Fehoko's blocked punt and was carted off the field; the team listed him as leaving the game after the play. This is a new injury to monitor for Arizona's secondary and special teams.
via TabTab5d agoSource
Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love plays despite recent high‑ankle sprain, scores first career TD
Rookie No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love, who had a high‑ankle sprain in August and limited practice time, played 32 snaps and rushed 11 times for 41 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown on Arizona's opening drive. His availability and early production are significant for the Cardinals' backfield plan.
via TabTab5d agoSource
Cardinals upset Chargers 26-14 in Week 1
Arizona defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 on Sept. 13, handing first-year head coach Mike LaFleur a victory in his head-coaching debut. Jacoby Brissett threw for 277 yards and Trey McBride had nine catches for 95 yards; the win gives Arizona early momentum heading into Week 2 vs. Seattle.
via TabTab6d agoSource