The Arizona Cardinals announced a number of roster moves on Saturday on the eve of their pivotal Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. They made some additions to the roster from the practice squad and lost a second player this week to the COVID-19 reserve.
Safety Chris Banjo landed on the list earlier this week. The latest is receiver Christian Kirk. He will miss the critical game that determines whether the Cardinals will make the postseason or not.
The list is reserved for players who either test positive for the coronavirus or have close contact with someone who does. If he was placed on the list for only close contact, he can return next week after five days, provided he has no positive tests. However, if he tested positive, he would also miss the first round of the playoffs if the Cardinals win on Sunday.
Kirk finishes the season with 48 receptions for 621 yards and six touchdowns.
The Cardinals also had three elevations from the practice squad.
They elevated defensive lineman Stacy McGee as a standard elevation. He was elevated earlier this season and played one game for nine snaps.
He gives the Cardinals a sixth defensive lineman for the game.
The Cardinals also elevated defensive back Jace Whittaker and linebacker Terrance Smith as COVID-19 replacements. Smith has been elevated previously twice and played on special teams. Whittaker has played in four games this season. He likely will replace Banjo on special teams.
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