FRIDAY REPORT
Two new names popped up on the final injury report of the Cardinals' season. Offensive tackle Jackson Barton appeared with an ankle injury, while wide receiver Michael Wilson showed up with a hamstring injury.
Barton has earned starting snaps in place of right tackle Jonah Williams who was placed on Injured Reserve. The Cardinals' offensive line depth has been tested all season, and with Barton listed as questionable, faces yet another obstacle. Coach Jonathan Gannon said earlier in the week that rookie Christian Jones will see some snaps against the 49ers.
Wilson was limited at Friday's practice and is questionable to play on Sunday with a hamstring injury. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (toe) and linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (ankle/quadricep) are also questionable.
The only Cardinals player out is kicker Matt Prater. His practice window was opened after landing on IR with a left knee injury, but Gannon said the 18-year veteran is not healthy enough to make his return.
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss the season finale for the 49ers, as will cornerback Deommordore Lenoir, defensive lineman Robert Beal, and offensive lineman Spencer Burford. Tight end George Kittle is questionable with an ankle/hamstring injury.
THURSDAY REPORT
Left tackle Kelvin Beachum started the week as a limited participant with a knee injury. He did not practice on Thursday. However, the offensive line unit welcomed back center Hjalte Froholdt, who did not take part in the walk-through on Wednesday.
Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (toe), linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (ankle/quadricep), kicker Matt Prater (left knee), and defensive lineman Darius Robinson (calf) remained limited.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was upgraded to a limited participant on Thursday after not practicing with an ankle/hamstring injury. Defensive end Nick Bosa was sidelined for the second day in a row.
WEDNESDAY REPORT
Heading into the season finale, Jonathan Gannon looked at the health of his team and decided it'd be beneficial to make Wednesday's practice a walk-through. Because of that, the injury designations are estimations.
Center Hjalte Froholdt (NIR-Personal) was the lone player not to practice on Wednesday. He announced the birth of his daughter Elena on social media on Wednesday morning.
Left tackle Kelvin Beachum was limited with a knee injury. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (toe), kicker Matt Prater (left knee), linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (ankle/quadricep), and defensive lineman Darius Robinson (calf) were also limited.
Joshua Dobbs, who was the Cardinals quarterback for eight games in 2023, will start in place of Brock Purdy (elbow). Multiple starters for the 49ers did not practice, including tight end George Kittle (ankle/hamstring).
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report Week 18
Game status:
K Matt Prater (Left Knee) – OUT
OL Jackson Barton (Ankle) – QUESTIONABLE
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (Toe) – QUESTIONABLE
LB Mack Wilson Sr. (ankle/quadricep) – QUESTIONABLE
WR Michael Wilson (Hamstring) – QUESTIONABLE
Friday, January 3
C Hjalte Froholdt (NIR-Personal) - Full
LT Kelvin Beachum (Knee) - Limited
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (Toe) - Limited
K Matt Prater (Left Knee) - Limited
DL Darius Robinson (Calf) - Limited
LB Mack Wilson Sr. (Ankle/Quadricep) - Limited
OL Jackson Barton (Ankle) - Limited
WR Michael Wilson (Hamstring) - Limited
Thursday, January 2
C Hjalte Froholdt (NIR-Personal) - Full
LT Kelvin Beachum (Knee) - DNP
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (Toe) - Limited
K Matt Prater (Left Knee) - Limited
DL Darius Robinson (Calf) - Limited
LB Mack Wilson Sr. (Ankle/Quadricep) - Limited
Wednesday, January 1
C Hjalte Froholdt (NIR-Personal) - DNP
LT Kelvin Beachum (Knee) - Limited
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (Toe) - Limited
K Matt Prater (Left Knee) - Limited
DL Darius Robinson (Calf) - Limited
LB Mack Wilson Sr. (Ankle/Quadricep) - Limited
San Francisco 49ers Injury Report Week 18
Game status:
OL Spencer Burford (Calf) - OUT
QB Brock Purdy (Elbow) - OUT (1st string)
CB Deommodore Lenoir (Shoulder) - OUT (1st string)
WR Deebo Samuel (Ribs/Wrist) - OUT (1st string)
DL Robert Beal Jr. (Ankle) - DNP (3rd string)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (Calf) - DOUBTFUL (2nd string)
TE George Kittle (Ankle/Hamstring) - QUESTIONABLE (1st string)
SS Ji'Ayir Brown (Ankle) - QUESTIONABLE (2nd string)
RT Colton McKivitz (Knee) - QUESTIONABLE (1st string)
CB Isaac Yiadom (Pelvis) - QUESTIONABLE (2nd string)
Friday, January 3
OL Spencer Burford (Calf) - DNP
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (Calf) - DNP (2nd string)
QB Brock Purdy (Elbow) - DNP (1st string)
DL Robert Beal Jr. (Ankle) - DNP (3rd string)
DE Leonard Floyd (Shoulder) - Full (1st string)
RT Colton McKivitz (Knee) - DNP (1st string)
DE Nick Bosa (Knee) - Full (1st string)
WR Deebo Samuel (Ribs/Wrist) - DNP (1st string)
TE George Kittle (Ankle/Hamstring) - Limited (1st string)
CB Deommodore Lenoir (Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
CB Isaac Yiadom (Pelvis) - Limited (2nd string)
WR Ricky Pearsall (Illness/Chest) - Full (2nd string)
SS Ji'Ayir Brown (Ankle) - Limited (2nd string)
RB Isaac Guerendo (Foot/Hamstring) - Full (1st string)
S Talanoa Hufanga (Wrist) - Full (1st string)
Thursday, January 2
OL Spencer Burford (Calf) - DNP
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (Calf) - DNP (2nd string)
QB Brock Purdy (Elbow) - DNP (1st string)
DL Robert Beal Jr. (Ankle) - DNP (3rd string)
DE Leonard Floyd (Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
RT Colton McKivitz (Knee) - DNP (1st string)
DE Nick Bosa (Knee) - DNP (1st string)
WR Deebo Samuel (Ribs/Wrist) - DNP (1st string)
TE George Kittle (Ankle/Hamstring) - Limited (1st string)
CB Deommodore Lenoir (Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
CB Isaac Yiadom (Pelvis) - Limited (2nd string)
WR Ricky Pearsall (Illness/Chest) - Limited (2nd string)
SS Ji'Ayir Brown (Ankle) - DNP (2nd string)
RB Isaac Guerendo (Foot/Hamstring) - Full (1st string)
S Talanoa Hufanga (Wrist) - Full (1st string)
Wednesday, January 1
OL Spencer Burford (Calf) - DNP
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (Calf) - DNP (2nd string)
QB Brock Purdy (Elbow) - DNP (1st string)
DL Robert Beal Jr. (Ankle) - DNP (3rd string)
DE Leonard Floyd (Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
RT Colton McKivitz (Knee) - DNP (1st string)
DE Nick Bosa (Knee) - DNP (1st string)
WR Deebo Samuel (Ribs/Wrist) - DNP (1st string)
TE George Kittle (Ankle/Hamstring) - DNP (1st string)
CB Deommodore Lenoir (Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
CB Isaac Yiadom (Pelvis) - DNP (2nd string)
WR Ricky Pearsall (Illness/Chest) - Limited (2nd string)
SS Ji'Ayir Brown (Ankle) - Limited (2nd string)
RB Isaac Guerendo (Foot/Hamstring) - Full (1st string)
S Talanoa Hufanga (Wrist) - Full (1st string)
