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Josiah Deguara Josiah Deguara Back with Cards
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:09 PM
Arizona signed Deguara on Wednesday, per the NFL's transactions log.
Analysis: Deguara was cut by the Cardinals on Tuesday, but with the passing of this year's trade deadline, he's coming back just one day later. He should settle back into a depth role at tight end in Week 10 at Seattle. |
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Zay Jones Zay Jones Remains limited
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 6:21 PM
Jones (knee) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Jones again is dealing with the knee injury that has lingered since Week 6 prep (i.e in advance of Arizona's last three games). He's suited up for all three and combined for seven catches (on 10 targets) for 146 yards and no touchdowns while working with QB Jacoby Brissett. With Kyler Murray's (foot) placement on IR on Wednesday, Jones will be on the receiving end of passes from Brissett for at least the next four contests, assuming the wide receiver is healthy enough to be active himself. |
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Trey Benson Trey Benson Not practicing Wednesday
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:32 PM
Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that Benson (knee) is "doing well" but isn't ready to practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Benson is eligible to return from injured reserve for Sunday's game at Seattle, but it doesn't sound likely without a practice appearance at the start of the week. He's working his way back from arthroscopic surgery on a meniscus injury, with reports at the time (five weeks ago) suggesting a timeline of 4-to-6 weeks. Emari Demercado and Bam Knight split backfield work during Monday's 27-17 win over the Cowboys, while Michael Carter was active but didn't play. None of the bunch has shown much of anything that would stop a healthy Benson from getting another look in the lead role if/when everything checks out with his knee. |
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Jacoby Brissett Jacoby Brissett Set for at least four more starts
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 2:55 PM
Brissett is in line to make at least more four starts while Kyler Murray (foot) is on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon gave conflicting statements earlier this week when reporters asked if Murray is still viewed as the starting QB when healthy. Whatever the case, Murray is now ineligible for the next four games despite being listed as a limited practice participant on recent injury reports. He's recovering from a mid-foot sprain, with Adam Schefter of ESPN reporting that the QB was given a recovery timeline of 4-to-8 weeks (in which case the practice participation may have been gamesmanship). Arizona's passing attack has looked better with Brissett at the helm, but a trip to Seattle this Sunday will be arguably his toughest test yet. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Moving to injured reserve
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 2:36 PM
Coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday that the Cardinals are placing Murray (foot) on injured reserve, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: One day removed from Gannon naming Jacoby Brissett as Arizona's starting QB for Week 10, Murray now will be sidelined for the rest of November due to the mid-foot sprain that has kept him out since he suffered it Week 5. Brissett will continue to lead the offense for the foreseeable future, while Gannon told Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com that Murray has a chance to return this season. Murray's first opportunity to do so will be Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Rams. |
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Michael Carter Michael Carter Reverts to practice squad
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 7:25 PM
Carter reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Despite being elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys, Carter did not play a single snap as Bam Knight and Emari Demercado served as the Cardinals' two running backs during the 27-17 victory. It was Carter's third elevation to the active roster, which means he would have to be signed to the 53-man roster in order for play for the Cardinals for the rest of the season. However, there may not be much motivation for Arizona to add Carter to the active roster if Trey Benson (knee) is close to returning from injured reserve. |
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Zay Jones Zay Jones No targets in Week 9
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 6:01 PM
Jones wasn't targeted during Monday's 27-17 victory at Dallas.
Analysis: Jones emerged from the Cardinals' Week 8 bye with practice restrictions due to a lingering knee issue, but he avoided a designation ahead of Monday's game. He proceeded to log a customary 52 percent snap share but was blanked in the box score for the second time in seven appearances this season. Jones is firmly behind fellow WRs Marvin Harrison and Michael Wilson in the pecking order at the position, making him a hit-or-miss option on a weekly basis. |
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Elijah Higgins Elijah Higgins Records three receptions Monday
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
Higgins recorded three catches (on three targets) for 30 yards during Monday's 27-17 win in Dallas.
Analysis: Working behind a top receiving tight end like Trey McBride doesn't leave much in terms of targets for Higgins, but the latter took advantage of his looks Monday en route to a season best in receptions. Furthermore, Higgins has settled into the No. 2 TE role over the last three games with Tip Reiman (ankle) out for the season, receiving 40 to 45 percent of the offense snaps during that span. Expect Higgins to hover in that range and get the 1.8 targets per game that come with it as long as McBride is available. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Reels in three passes in Week 9
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 5:59 PM
Wilson hauled in three of four targets for 61 yards during Monday's 27-17 win at Dallas.
Analysis: Fueled by a 50-yard catch and run at the start of the third quarter, Wilson set a new season high in receiving yards Monday, leaving him second among Cardinals in the category for Week 9. He's had all three of his top results in yards during Jacoby Brissett's three-game stint as the starting quarterback in place of Kyler Murray, and coach Jonathan Gannon has reiterated multiple times that Murray will resume directing Arizona's offense once he's recovered from his mid-foot sprain. If that comes to pass Sunday in Seattle, Wilson's short-term appeal may dwindle, as he compiled an 8-52-1 line on 18 targets with Murray under center from Weeks 1-5. |
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Jacoby Brissett Jacoby Brissett Starting in Week 10, could keep job
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 4:20 PM
Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that Brissett will start at quarterback in Sunday's game at Seattle, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Following Monday's 27-17 win over the Cowboys, Gannon acknowledged that Kyler Murray (foot) will reclaim starting duties once fully healthy. However, just one day later, Gannon told John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM that he made the decision to stick with Brissett as the team's Week 10 starter, even if Murray was 100 percent healed from his mid-foot sprain coming out of the practice week. Though Gannon was unwilling to comment on his plans at quarterback beyond this week, his about-face potentially leaves the door open for Brissett to retain the job on a more permanent basis. To that end, how Brissett performs in a tough matchup against the 6-2 Seahawks -- as well as how much progress Murray makes in practice this week after he was a limited participant throughout Week 9 -- could both be factors in determining which of the two directs the offense in the weeks to come. In his previous starts Week 9 as well as in losses to the Packers in Week 7 and Colts in Week 6, Brissett has moved the ball effectively, completing 73 of 111 pass attempts (65.8 percent) for 860 yards (7.7 YPA) and a 6:1 TD:INT to go along with 49 rushing yards and another score. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Won't start, may be available Sunday
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 4:14 PM
Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon announced that Jacoby Brissett will start Sunday's game in Seattle, but Murray (foot) hasn't been ruled out from being available in a backup capacity, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: After Monday's 27-17 win over the Cowboys, Gannon had suggested that Murray will return to the starting role once fully recovered from the mid-foot sprain that has sidelined him for three straight games, but the coach seemingly did an about-face just one day later. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Gannon said in a radio appearance Tuesday that he would have decided to go with Brissett as his starter in Week 10 even if Murray was 100 percent healthy. Gannon made no declarations on his plans at quarterback beyond Week 10, but if Brissett continues to lead the offense effectively in Seattle like he has in his previous three starts, he could have a chance at retaining the job moving forward, regardless of Murray's status. Murray had been a limited practice participant throughout Week 9 prep, but it's unclear how close he might be to fully putting the foot injury behind him. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Murray has consulted with multiple specialists and was provided estimated recovery timelines ranging from 4-to-8 weeks. With that loose timeframe in mind, Gannon acknowledged that Murray could still be a candidate for injured reserve, despite not being officially ruled out for Week 10. |
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Michael Carter Michael Carter Goes unused Monday night
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 10:01 AM
Carter was active but didn't play a snap in Monday's 27-17 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Carter was elevated from the practice squad in advance of Monday's contest to bolster the team's backfield depth, but the Cardinals ended up leaning on Bam Knight (38 snaps, 11 touches) and Emari Demercado (27 snaps, 15 touches) exclusively as their running backs during the game. Carter will revert to the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, and because he's now been elevated the maximum three times this season, he would need to be signed back to the 53-man roster in order to be eligible to play again. Trey Benson (knee) could be nearing a return from injured reserve in the coming weeks, so Arizona may not have much motivation to add Carter back to the roster. Over four appearances on the season, Carter has carried 35 times for just 97 yards (2.8 average) and one touchdown to go with nine catches for 77 yards on 12 targets. |
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Trey McBride Trey McBride Scoring binge continues on MNF
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:11 PM
McBride corralled five of nine targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 27-17 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: McBride found himself back in the end zone just two weeks after setting a new career high in touchdowns with a multi-score effort against the Packers. The PPR monster had historically struggled in the red zone over the first three years of his career, but he has addressed that deficiency by hitting pay dirt four times in his last three appearances. McBride entered rare air with Monday's stat line, joining current and former legends Travis Kelce and Tony Gonzalez as the only tight ends in NFL history to record at least five catches in 10 consecutive games. The 25-year-old McBride will attempt to carry over his red-hot play into Sunday's division matchup against the Seahawks. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Still in line to start
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:01 PM
Coach Jonathan Gannon stated that Murray (foot) will remain the Cardinals' starter when he is healthy following Monday's win over the Cowboys, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Jacoby Brissett has been impressive in three starts for the Cardinals, throwing for multiple scores in each while also leading the team to a primetime win over the Cowboys on Monday. His performance has seemingly created a quarterback controversy in Arizona, though Gannon tried to end that chatter with a clear statement that Murray remains the team's starter. Murray has yet to record a full practice since suffering a mid-foot sprain, so it remains unclear whether Murray will be ready to return Week 10 against Seattle. |
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Emari Demercado Emari Demercado Starts in return from injury
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 10:55 PM
Demercado (ankle) took 14 carries for 79 yards and lost one yard on his only reception in Monday's 27-17 win over Dallas.
Analysis: Demercado used the Cardinals' bye week to fully recover from an ankle injury that wound up costing him just one contest. The 26-year-old jumped right back atop the running back depth chart, earning the start while leading Arizona in backfield production. Bam Knight -- who filled in as the starter Week 7 -- still was involved with 47 yards gained on 11 combined touches, but Demercado came out of the contest looking like the superior fantasy option. Trey Benson (knee) is eligible to be activated from injured reserve against the Seahawks in Week 10, but it's currently unclear if he is physically ready to. Benson's eventual return should push Demercado back into a change-of-pace role, but the latter likely will maintain fantasy value until that day comes. |
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Jacoby Brissett Jacoby Brissett Shines in third straight start
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 10:37 PM
Brissett completed 21 of 31 pass attempts for 261 yards and two touchdowns while taking five carries for four yards and a third score in Monday's 27-17 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Brissett continued to air the ball out while making his third straight start filing in for injured starter Kyler Murray (foot). Unlike his previous two outings, the veteran backup was able to secure victory for Arizona in an upset win on the road over Dallas on Monday Night Football. The 32-year-old Brissett is averaging 286.7 passing yards with a pair of touchdown passes thrown in each of his three spot-starts this year. Murray has been practicing in a limited fashion since Oct. 10, so Brissett's unexpected run of fantasy utility could come to an abrupt end if the former returns in Week 10. Managers should hang on to Brissett until an official announcement is made, as the journeyman's hot play could warrant starting consideration against the Seahawks on Sunday. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Officially inactive again
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 5:48 PM
Murray (foot) is listed as inactive Monday at Dallas, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Murray hasn't been able to upgrade to full participation in practice due to a mid-foot sprain that he initially suffered Week 5 against the Titans, and he'll now be sidelined for a third straight game while Jacoby Brissett continues to lead the Cardinals offense and Kedon Slovis serves as the backup. Murray's next chance for game action is this coming Sunday at Seattle. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray In line to be inactive Monday
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 5:10 PM
Murray (foot) isn't expected to play Monday at Dallas, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Murray thus is slated to miss a third consecutive game due to a mid-foot sprain, but how the Cardinals officially list him -- either the emergency third quarterback or inactive outright -- remains to be seen. In any case, Jacoby Brissett is poised to start in place of Murray for a third time this season. |
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Michael Carter Michael Carter Promoted for Monday's game
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 3:21 PM
The Cardinals elevated Carter from their practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: After cutting Carter earlier this week in a procedural move, Arizona re-signed the running back to its practice squad shortly thereafter. As expected, he'll wind up being elevated for the third and final time this season, so Carter will need to be signed back to Arizona's 53-man roster in order to be eligible to play in any additional games beyond Monday. According to Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site, head coach Jonathan Gannon said Saturday that Bam Knight will draw the start out of the Arizona backfield in Dallas, but the team plans on taking a hot-hand approach to the position among Knight, Carter and Emari Demercado as the game unfolds. Given the uncertainty of what kind of workload he'll receive, Carter doesn't profile as an inspiring fantasy option this week, even in a favorable matchup versus a weak Dallas defense. |
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Michael Carter Michael Carter May be elevated Monday
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 4:43 PM
Carter is an option to be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game at Dallas, but coach Jonathan Gannon announced Saturday that Bam Knight will be the starting running back, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals have had a revolving door in the backfield this season due to a series of injuries, namely to James Conner (foot, out for the season) and Trey Benson (knee, currently on IR). Emari Demercado (ankle) is set to play for the first time since Week 6, but he's the only other RB on the active roster ahead of Week 9 action. Carter is the obvious name to be elevated Monday afternoon, but even if he suits up and mixes in with Knight and Demercado, his returns (2.8 yards per carry) this season have left much to be desired. |
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