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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Doesn't play Saturday
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 11:26 PM
Wilson didn't suit up for Saturday's 27-7 preseason loss in Denver.
Analysis: The Cardinals held out their key skill-position players in this contest, including WRs Marvin Harrison, Wilson, Greg Dortch and Zay Jones. During a 20-17 win against the Chiefs in preseason Week 1, both Wilson (12 yards) and Harrison (15 yards) were on the receiving end of connections with QB Kyler Murray. After missing time due to a concussion earlier in training camp, Wilson again appears set to slot in as the No. 2 behind Harrison, with the former coming off a 47-548-4 line on 71 targets in 16 regular-season games in his second pro campaign. |
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Trey Benson Trey Benson DNP in preseason Week 2
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 11:25 PM
Benson didn't play in Saturday's 27-7 preseason loss at Denver.
Analysis: The Cardinals held out their top two running backs in James Conner and Benson in their second game of exhibition season. This followed a preseason Week 1 win in which Conner started and turned his three carries into 11 yards before yielding the backfield to Benson, who had nine rushes for 29 yards and one 20-yard catch. Conner has expressed that he expects to cede more work to Benson this season after the former dominated RB reps to the tune of 283 touches in 16 regular-season games in 2024, while Benson totaled just 69 in 13 appearances as a third-round rookie. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Better rapport with Murray
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 11:23 PM
Harrison and QB Kyler Murray are operating with a greater rapport ahead of the 2025 season, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: After hooking up with Murray for a 15-yard catch in preseason Week 1 versus the Chiefs, Harrison and the rest of the Cardinals' No. 1 offense didn't suit up this past Saturday at Denver. This followed last Thursday's joint practice in which Murray and Harrison connected on a number of passes against a tough Broncos defense. Harrison is looking to build upon a 62-885-8 line on 116 targets in 17 regular-season games as a rookie, and the 2024 fourth overall pick seems poised to do so based on early returns in training camp and exhibition season. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Improving connection with Harrison
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 11:22 PM
Murray and WR Marvin Harrison have improved their rapport ahead of the 2025 season, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Murray and most of the Cardinals' starting offense played the first two possessions of the team's preseason opener against the Chiefs on Aug. 9, and in the midst of completing seven of eight passes for 96 yards and one interception, he connected with Harrison once for 15 yards among his two targets. During this past Saturday's exhibition loss at Denver, Murray and the No. 1s didn't suit up, but it followed a joint practice last Thursday in which the QB and Harrison hooked up on a handful of passes versus a tough Broncos defense. Arizona didn't make any notable additions to its skill-position group this offseason, so in addition to Harrison, Murray again will have TE Trey McBride, WR Michael Wilson and RBs James Conner and Trey Benson as his top options in 2025. |
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Trishton Jackson Trishton Jackson Placed on IR
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 6:34 PM
The Cardinals placed Jackson (thumb) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Jackson suffered the thumb injury in Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs and will now miss the 2025 season unless the Cardinals cut him with an injury settlement at a later date. Jackson played six offensive snaps versus Kansas City and failed to catch his lone target. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Flashes on one catch Saturday
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 11:07 PM
Harrison brought in his only target for 15 yards in the Cardinals' 20-17 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday night.
Analysis: Harrison officially kicked off his highly anticipated 2025 with a 15-yard grab over the middle on Arizona's first drive, but the second pass thrown his way later in the drive was intercepted by the Chiefs' Jaden Hicks. Harrison didn't see the ball come his way again, but it was nevertheless a relatively encouraging start to preseason for the bulked-up 2024 first-round pick, who's hoping to significantly improve on what was considered a lackluster campaign relative to expectations. Harrison and the rest of the first-team offense could see more work during the Cardinals' second preseason game, which comes on the road against the Broncos next Saturday night. |
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Trey McBride Trey McBride Big gain on one reception
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 11:00 PM
McBride brought in his only target for 21 yards during the Cardinals' 20-17 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday night.
Analysis: The talented tight end was on the receiving end of Kyler Murray's longest completion of the night, kickstarting Arizona's second drive. McBride, who signed a four-year, $76 million extension in April, is ticketed for another massive role again in 2025 after recording 111 receptions for 1,146 yards and two touchdowns across 16 regular-season contests last season. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Exceeds 100 total yards Saturday
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 10:56 PM
Murray completed seven of eight passes for 96 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while adding two rushes for nine yards during the Cardinals' 20-17 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday night.
Analysis: Murray's night got off to a rousing start in the form of 12- and 15-yard completions to Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison, respectively, which he bookended with his pair of scrambles. However, Murray's third pass attempt -- intended for Harrison -- was picked off, although he bounced back to lead a 10-play, 67-yard march on his next possession that culminated in a field goal. Murray had several more noteworthy connections during the drive, including a 21-yard strike to Trey McBride and two completions to Greg Dortch that totaled that amount as well. The interception aside, it was a positive start to preseason for the veteran signal-caller, who'll next face the Broncos on the road next Saturday night in Arizona's second preseason tilt. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Ditches non-contact jersey
Thu, Aug 7, 2025, 5:15 PM
Wilson (concussion) practiced Thursday without a yellow non-contact jersey, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Analysis: For a second consecutive day, Wilson ran routes on air while hauling in passes, only this time he ditched the yellow jersey. He entered the concussion protocol after getting kneed in the helmet at last Friday's session, but he's clearly progressed enough to get back on the field and be eligible for contact. Considering QB Kyler Murray is in line to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs, Wilson figures to do so as well, assuming all symptoms of his head injury are behind him. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Wearing non-contact jersey
Wed, Aug 6, 2025, 3:55 PM
Wilson (concussion) is participating in practice Wednesday while wearing a yellow non-contact jersey, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Wilson is progressing through the NFL's concussion protocol, which he entered Friday after a collision with teammate Budda Baker. He'll need to gain full clearance before being eligible to appear in preseason action, making Wilson's status uncertain for Saturday's game against the Chiefs. Meanwhile, top wide receiver Marvin Harrison returned to practice Tuesday. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Set to play Saturday
Tue, Aug 5, 2025, 2:59 PM
Murray and other starters are scheduled to play in Saturday's preseason opener against Kansas City, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Coach Jonathan Gannon informed reporters Tuesday afternoon, marking a departure from previous years when he used the first preseason game to evaluate the lower portions of his depth chart. Gannon didn't say how much Murray and other starters will play, and it's unclear if WRs Michael Wilson (concussion) and Marvin Harrison (knee) will be available -- although Harrison did return to practice Tuesday. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Returns to practice
Tue, Aug 5, 2025, 2:55 PM
Harrison (knee) is returning to practice Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: He missed practice Thursday and Friday due to knee soreness, and then felt ill over the weekend. A quick return to practice may allow Harrison to play in Saturday's preseason opener against Kansas City, with coach Jonathan Gannon announcing Tuesday that he plans to use Kyler Murray and other starters. |
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Zay Jones Zay Jones First-teamer on initial depth chart
Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 6:46 PM
Jones is listed among the first-team offense on the Cardinals' first unofficial depth chart of training camp, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Such depth charts need to be taken with a grain of salt, considering they're put together by media relations staff. Nevertheless, it's somewhat notable to see him and not Greg Dortch listed among the starters, especially after the former managed just eight catches and 240 offensive snaps in 11 games last season (as opposed to Dortch's 37 and 407, respectively, in 17 contests). Dortch operates primarily out of the slot, though, so the fact he's listed as the No. 2 behind Michael Wilson (concussion) indicates Wilson may have more of an even split between outside and slot reps in 2025. In such a scenario, Jones could take advantage as an outside option alongside No. 1 Marvin Harrison (knee/illness). |
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James Conner James Conner Expects Benson to take more snaps
Sun, Aug 3, 2025, 9:18 PM
Conner said Saturday that he expects Trey Benson to get a lot of playing time this season, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.
Analysis: Head coach Jonathan Gannon also has relayed high expectations for Benson, who averaged 5.3 touches and 10.5 snaps in 13 games last season before an ankle injury sent him to injured reserve in December. Conner, meanwhile, averaged 41.1 snaps and 18.5 touches through Week 16, ranking ninth among RBs in PPR points until a knee injury ruined his final two weeks. Both running backs are healthy now, with the 22-year-old apparently set to take more work from the 30-year-old, although Benson can also capture some of what went to Michael Carter (46 touches) and Emari Demercado (40) last season. For Conner, it probably makes sense to limit fantasy expectations to the RB2 range, rather than the RB1/2 borderline where he's typically resided when healthy for the Cardinals (four straight seasons in the range of 15.5 to 17.2 PPR points per game). |
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Quez Watkins Quez Watkins Moved to IR
Sun, Aug 3, 2025, 12:01 PM
The Cardinals placed Watkins (undisclosed) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Watkins left practice Friday with an undisclosed injury, and he's now required to miss the entire season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Arizona. The Cardinals signed Nate McCollum in a corresponding move to take Watkins' roster spot as wideout depth. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Now also dealing with illness
Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 3:07 PM
Harrison is missing his third straight practice Saturday due both to a knee issue and an illness, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Knee soreness kept Harrison out of practice Thursday and Friday, and he's now been affected by an illness as well. That said, head coach Jonathan Gannon stated Saturday that the second-year wideout is "trending in a good direction," per Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com, so neither issue currently seems to be threatening Harrison's availability for Week 1 of the regular season. Gannon similarly said that the team is "being smart" with Harrison, according to Brack, though Gannon didn't mention when the club's top wideout may return to practice. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson In concussion protocol
Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 2:54 PM
Wilson is in the NFL's concussion protocol, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Wilson had to leave practice early Friday after colliding with Budda Baker's right knee while trying to catch a pass. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Saturday that Baker is fine, but Wilson won't be able to practice until he clears concussion protocol. That leaves Arizona without its top two wideouts at the moment, as Marvin Harrison Jr. will miss his third straight day of practice Saturday while battling a knee issue and an illness, per Cameron Cox of 12 Sports AZ. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Held out again Friday
Fri, Aug 1, 2025, 7:36 PM
Harrison (knee) didn't practice Friday, though he was present for the session and "looks to be fine," Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: This was Harrison's second straight missed practice as he deals with soreness in his knee, though head coach Jonathan Gannon has deemed the wideout's absence as precautionary. Brack described Harrison as "moving well" while observing Friday's practice, so the second-year receiver's injury indeed seems to be minor. Darren Urban of NFL.com suggests that Harrison could also sit out Saturday to maximize his recovery time since Arizona isn't scheduled to practice Sunday and is slated for just a walkthrough Monday. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Leaves practice after hit
Fri, Aug 1, 2025, 5:26 PM
Wilson took a hit to the helmet or upper body during Friday's practice and went to the locker room, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Wilson laid out for a Kyler Murray pass, and as the pass arrived he clipped safety Budda Baker's right knee. Both players remained down for a spell before getting to their feet, but only Wilson left the field, perhaps to get a concussion check. The nature of Wilson's injury likely will become known once he undergoes testing. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Managing knee soreness
Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 2:58 PM
Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Thursday that Harrison (knee) will not practice due to soreness, adding that the injury isn't serious and his absence is precautionary, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Harrison's injury appears minor, so it should have no impact on his ADP for 2025 fantasy drafts at this stage. The 2024 first-round pick reportedly bulked up to roughly 220 pounds to kick off training camp, a notable development after he entered the league with a listed weight of 209 pounds. Expectations are high for Harrison entering Year 2, despite a disappointing rookie campaign compared to expectations, in which he secured just 62 of his 116 targets for a 62-885-8 receiving line while playing all 17 regular-season games. Arizona's receiving corps is notably unchanged from its 2024 iteration, so Harrison is primed to reprise a role that features little target competition other than TE Trey McBride. |
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