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Injury Report: Week 1 Vs. Chiefs

Check in on the health of the Cardinals heading into their Week 1 matchup with the Chiefs

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FRIDAY REPORT

Kliff Kingsbury said the team is still figuring out the seriousness of wideout Rondale Moore's hamstring injury. Kingsbury said it happened while Moore was running routes in practice on Thursday.

Kingsbury said that as a positive person, he was hoping Moore was "50-50" to play Sunday. But Moore, along with offensive lineman Cody Ford (ankle) and cornerback Trayvon Mullen (toe) are officially out for the game.

Without Moore, Kingsbury has faith in other wideouts, including Greg Dortch and Andy Isabella to produce if needed.

"We like our receiving core and the weapons we have," the head coach said. "A lot of guys played really well in preseason, so if Moore can't go, they will get a great opportunity."

Tight end Zach Ertz (calf), defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) and guard Justin Pugh (neck) are all questionable, Watt with that designation despite missing practice all week.

Cornerback Byron Murphy was added to the injury report with an illness and is also questionable, which if he couldn't go would make the Cardinals even thinner at the position.

Linebacker Markus Golden (toe), who reportedly got a new contract Friday, has no injury designation.

"Ain't nobody going to be 100 percent (at this point), but I feel good," Golden said.

Kingsbury hopes cornerback Antonio Hamilton can begin football work soon after his freak cooking incident, costing him four weeks on the sidelines. Hamilton recently tweeted about his progress and Kingsbury said he's moving around better.

"It could've been a lot worse than what it was," Kingsbury said.

THURSDAY REPORT

The Cardinals added two key pieces to the injury report on Thursday, with wide receiver Rondale Moore (hamstring) and offensive lineman Cody Ford (ankle) suffering setbacks during work and finishing the day as limited.

If Moore can't play Sunday, the Cardinals will be down to four healthy receivers on the active roster: A.J. Green, Hollywood Brown, Andy Isabella and Greg Dortch. They do have Victor Bolden Jr. on the practice squad.

LB Markus Golden (toe) returned to work limited in the open portion of Cardinals practice on Thursday. It's the first time Golden has practiced since Aug 1. Center Rodney Hudson also returned to practice after a rest day on Wednesday. Kliff Kingsbury said both Golden and Hudson would be game-day decisions for Sunday, although Hudson was not given an injury designation.

Tight end Zach Ertz (Calf), defensive end J.J. Watt (Calf), and cornerback Trayvon Mullen (toe) did not practice. Guard Justin Pugh (neck), linebacker Ezekiel Turner (shoulder) and running back Jonathan Ward (shoulder) remained limited.

WEDNESDAY REPORT

The Cardinals won't head into Sunday's home opener against the Chiefs without injuries to monitor.

Tight end Maxx Williams (knee) will be a "full-go" Sunday, according to Kingsbury, after a long rehab from his gruesome injury last season. Tight end Zach Ertz (calf) returned to practice on Wednesday. The veteran sustained the injury during the first week of training camp. His status for Week 1 remains in the air.

"He's improving," Kingsbury said. "I think it'll be a game-time decision, but he looked better. We're hoping we can get something out of him. We don't know how much. We'll be smart either way, but he looked better."

Defensive end J.J. Watt is dealing with a calf strain and is day-to-day, according to Kingsbury. "Hopefully, he'll be ready by Sunday," the head coach said.

Offensive linemen Rodney Hudson and Justin Pugh will be game-time decisions. So will linebacker Markus Golden (toe), who has not practiced since Aug. 1.

Arizona Cardinals Injury Report Week 1

Game Status Week 1
OL Cody Ford (Ankle) - OUT
WR Rondale Moore (Hamstring) - OUT
CB Trayvon Mullen Jr. (Toe) - OUT
TE Zach Ertz (Calf) - QUESTIONABLE
CB Byron Murphy Jr. (Illness) - QUESTIONABLE
OL Justin Pugh (Neck) - QUESTIONABLE
DL J.J. Watt (Calf) - QUESTIONABLE

Friday, September 9
WR Rondale Moore (Hamstring) - DNP
OL Cody Ford (Ankle) - DNP
LB Markus Golden (Toe) - Full
CB Byron Murphy Jr. (Illness) - DNP
CB Trayvon Mullen Jr. (Toe) - DNP
DL J.J. Watt (Calf) - DNP
LS Aaron Brewer (Ankle) - Full
TE Zach Ertz (Calf) - Limited
OL Justin Pugh (Neck) - Limited
LB Ezekiel Turner (Shoulder) - Full
RB Jonathan Ward (Shoulder) - Full

Thursday, September 8
WR Rondale Moore (Hamstring) - Limited
OL Cody Ford (Ankle) - Limited
LB Markus Golden (Toe) - Limited
CB Trayvon Mullen Jr. (Toe) - DNP
DL J.J. Watt (Calf) - DNP
LS Aaron Brewer (Ankle) - Full
TE Zach Ertz (Calf) - DNP
OL Justin Pugh (Neck) - Limited
LB Ezekiel Turner (Shoulder) - Limited
RB Jonathan Ward (Shoulder) - Limited

Wednesday, September 7
LB Markus Golden (Toe) - DNP
OL Rodney Hudson (NIR - Rest) - DNP
CB Trayvon Mullen Jr. (Toe) - DNP
DL J.J. Watt (Calf) - DNP
LS Aaron Brewer (Ankle) - Limited
TE Zach Ertz (Calf) - Limited
OL Justin Pugh (Neck) - Limited
LB Ezekiel Turner (Shoulder) - Limited
RB Jonathan Ward (Shoulder) - Limited

Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report Week 1

Game Status Week 1
None Listed

Friday, September 9
DE Frank Clark (illness) - Limited
S Deon Bush (Foot) - Full
DE Malik Herring (Abdomen) - Full
G Trey Smith (Shoulder) - Full
WR Juju Smith-Schuster (Knee) - Full
OL Darian Kinnard (Elbow) - Full

Thursday, September 8
DE Frank Clark (illness) - DNP
S Deon Bush (Foot) - Full
DE Malik Herring (Abdomen) - Full
G Trey Smith (Shoulder) - Full
WR Juju Smith-Schuster (Knee) - Full
OL Darian Kinnard (Elbow) - Full

Wednesday, September 7
S Deon Bush (Foot) - Full
DE Malik Herring (Abdomen) - Full
G Trey Smith (Shoulder) - Full
WR Juju Smith-Schuster (Knee) - Full

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