The Arizona Cardinals released their inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff and had a defensive starter become a late scratch because of a nagging injury. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, who practiced all week and had no game designation after missing last week’s game with a neck injury, was downgraded to questionable and then deactivated for the game.
Defensive lineman Naquan Jones, questionable with a thigh injury he suffered last week against Miami, also was deactivated, as was rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson, ruled out after he was activated this week from injured reserve.
Starting nose tackle Roy Lopez, who was questionable with an ankle injury after missing last week’s game, was active and set to suit up.
The full inactive list is as follows:
- CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
- DL Darius Robinson
- OL Christian Jones
- TE Travis Vokolek
- WR Xavier Weaver
- DL Naquan Jones
Weaver and Vokolek each have been active only once this season. OL Christian Jones has not been active yet.
With Murphy-Bunting out, expect Max Melton to be in the starting lineup with Star Thomas and Garrett Williams at cornerback.
With Ben Stille elevated from the practice squad, the Cardinals have five defensive linemen active for the game.
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