FRIDAY REPORT
Before the Cardinals go wheels up to Buffalo, the team held practice on Friday. After missing practice for the entire week, wide receiver Xavier Weaver was ruled out with an oblique injury. Jonathan Gannon said the rookie is trending towards returning next week. The Cardinals have a loaded wide receiver room and can mix in players like Zach Pascal and Chris Moore in Weaver's absence.
Safety Joey Blount (back) returned to practice after he did not participate on Thursday. He was listed on the injury report as limited and his game status is questionable.
Tight end Tip Reiman (ankle) is also questionable.
Defensive end Dawuane Smoot was added to the Bills' injury report with a toe injury that kept him sidelined on Friday. He's questionable for Sunday. His linemate, Javon Solomon will not play in the game due to an oblique issue.
THURSDAY REPORT
The injury report for the Cardinals remains short, which is always something the organization is going to strive for, especially heading into an important matchup against the Bills.
Xavier Weaver was seen during the open portion of Cardinals practice working off to the side. The rookie wide receiver has been nursing an oblique injury. On the defensive side of the ball, safety Joey Blount did not practice because of a back injury.
For the Bills, Mitch Trubisky has been dealing with a knee injury, however, the quarterback was upgraded from a limited participant to full.
The official game statuses will be revealed on Friday.
WEDNESDAY REPORT
Prep for the Cardinals season opener is underway and fortunately for Jonathan Gannon, nearly the entire roster was suited up for practice. The lone exception was wide receiver Xavier Weaver, who has been dealing with an oblique injury.
Tight end Tip Reiman had missed a handful of practices before this week with an ankle injury. During Monday's bonus practice session, the rookie was in uniform working off to the side. On Wednesday, he was listed as a limited participant.
A small injury report list like this is a positive sign for the Cardinals. It's also a testament to keeping star players healthy by limiting their preseason action.
Similarly to the Cardinals, an oblique injury hindered 100 percent participation on Wednesday for the Bills. Defensive end Javon Solomon did not practice.
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report Week 1
Game Status
WR Xavier Weaver (Oblique) - OUT
S Joey Blount (Back) - QUESTIONABLE
TE Tip Reiman (Ankle) - QUESTIONABLE
Friday, September 6
S Joey Blount (Back) - Limited
WR Xavier Weaver (Oblique) - DNP
TE Tip Reiman (Ankle) - Limited
Thursday, September 5
S Joey Blount (Back) - DNP
WR Xavier Weaver (Oblique) - DNP
TE Tip Reiman (Ankle) - Limited
Wednesday, September 4
WR Xavier Weaver (Oblique) - DNP
TE Tip Reiman (Ankle) - Limited
Buffalo Bills Injury Report Week 1
Game Status
DE Javon Solomon (Oblique) - OUT
DE Dawuane Smoot (Toe) - QUESTIONABLE
Friday, September 6
DE Javon Solomon (Oblique) - DNP
DE Dawuane Smoot (Toe) - DNP
QB Mitch Trubisky (Knee) - Full
S Cole Bishop (Shoulder) - Full
WR Curtis Samuel (Toe) - Full
TE Quintin Morris (Shoulder) - Full
Thursday, September 5
DE Javon Solomon (Oblique) - DNP
QB Mitch Trubisky (Knee) - Full
S Cole Bishop (Shoulder) - Full
WR Curtis Samuel (Toe) - Full
TE Quintin Morris (Shoulder) - Full
Wednesday, September 4
DE Javon Solomon (Oblique) - DNP
QB Mitch Trubisky (Knee) - Limited
S Cole Bishop (Shoulder) - Full
WR Curtis Samuel (Toe) - Full
TE Quintin Morris (Shoulder) - Full
