Injury Report: Week 8 At Vikings

Check in on the health of the Cardinals heading into their Week 8 matchup with the Vikings

Oct 28, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Kevin Parrish Jr.

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FRIDAY REPORT

Coach Kliff Kingsbury said several players won't play Sunday against the Vikings.

The list includes running back James Conner (ribs), offensive lineman Rodney Hudson (knee), linebacker Dennis Gardeck (ankle), and offensive lineman Max Garcia (shoulder).

Kingsbury said Conner simply isn't healed enough to be effective.

"He may try to go but it wouldn't be in his best interest, I don't think, or the team's," Kingsbury said. "We'll try to get him healed up and hopefully next week he can go."

Running back Darrel Williams (knee) and kicker Matt Prater (right hip) will be game-day decisions. Kingsbury said the team may use two kickers on Sunday. Rodrigo Blankenship was added to the active roster earlier this week.

"We'll see how that goes," Kingsbury said.

Cornerback Byron Murphy was added to the report with a back issue and will be questionable for the game.

THURSDAY REPORT

The injury of nose tackle Rashard Lawrence "won't help us," defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said, "but next man up."

Lawrence went on IR with a shoulder injury and must miss at least four games, although coach Kliff Kingsbury said the injury is potentially season-ending, depending on when Lawrence needs to have his surgery.

"He's a big part of our run defense," Joseph said. "He's been playing really well on the nose for us. He's had a good year."

Joseph said cornerback Trayvon Mullen, who has been out with a hamstring injury but is practicing fully this week, is "close" to being ready.

"Obviously it's good to have four corners," Joseph said. "His time will come."

Joseph also said linebacker Dennis Gardeck (ankle) is progressing.

WEDNESDAY REPORT

There are several players coach Kliff Kingsbury said are day-to-day heading towards their matchup this week against the Vikings.

The list includes running backs James Conner (ribs) and Darrel Williams (knee), and kicker Matt Prater (right hip).

It seems a little less likely for offensive lineman Rodney Hudson (knee), whom Kingsbury hopes can play in the next couple of weeks.

"It would be huge," Kingsbury said. "He's another guy when he's played in this offense, he's played at a high level."

Kingsbury said he doesn't know if the team should expect defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence (shoulder) to return this season. Lawrence was put on Injured Reserve earlier Wednesday. He will need surgery at some point, Kingsbury said, but it might be able to wait for after the season.

"It's going to be a wait-and-see," Kingsbury said. "It's going to be a month before we know whether we can rehab it and play."

Arizona Cardinals Injury Report Week 8

Game Status Week 8
OL Max Garcia (Shoulder) - OUT
LB Dennis Gardeck (Ankle) - OUT
OL Rodney Hudson (Knee) - OUT
CB Christian Matthew (Hamstring) - OUT
RB James Conner (Ribs) - OUT
RB Darrel Williams (Knee) - QUESTIONABLE
K Matt Prater (Right Hip) - QUESTIONABLE
OL D.J. Humphries (Back) - QUESTIONABLE
CB Byron Murphy Jr. (Back) - QUESTIONABLE

Friday, October 28
OL Max Garcia (Shoulder) - DNP
LB Dennis Gardeck (Ankle) - DNP
OL Rodney Hudson (Knee) - DNP
CB Christian Matthew (Hamstring) - DNP
RB James Conner (Ribs) - DNP
K Matt Prater (Right Hip) - Limited
RB Darrel Williams (Knee) - Limited
CB Byron Murphy Jr. (Back) - Limited
OL D.J. Humphries (Back) - Limited
OL Cody Ford (Ankle) - Full
S Jalen Thompson (Calf) - Full
CB Trayvon Mullen Jr. (Hamstring) - Full

Thursday, October 27
OL Max Garcia (Shoulder) - DNP
LB Dennis Gardeck (Ankle) - DNP
OL Rodney Hudson (Knee) - DNP
OL D.J. Humphries (Back) - DNP
CB Christian Matthew (Hamstring) - DNP
S Jalen Thompson (Calf) - Limited
RB James Conner (Ribs) - Limited
OL Cody Ford (Ankle) - Limited
K Matt Prater (Right Hip) - Limited
RB Darrel Williams (Knee) - Limited
CB Trayvon Mullen Jr. (Hamstring) - Full

Wednesday, October 26
OL Max Garcia (Shoulder) - DNP
LB Dennis Gardeck (Ankle) - DNP
OL Rodney Hudson (Knee) - DNP
OL D.J. Humphries (Back) - DNP
CB Christian Matthew (Hamstring) - DNP
S Jalen Thompson (Calf) - DNP
OL Kelvin Beachum (NIR-Rest) - Limited
RB James Conner (Ribs) - Limited
TE Zach Ertz (NIR-Rest) - Limited
OL Cody Ford (Ankle) - Limited
K Matt Prater (Right Hip) - Limited
DL J.J. Watt (NIR-Rest) - Limited
RB Darrel Williams (Knee) - Limited
CB Trayvon Mullen Jr. (Hamstring) - Full