The Arizona Cardinals were set to take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Week 17 and had were without a few key players.
Ninety minutes before kickoff, they released their list of inactives.
They did not have wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins or their top two cornerbacks on the active roster.
That was in addition to not having quarterback Colt McCoy available, who reentered concussion protocols Friday.
Cardinals Week 17 inactive list
- WR DeAndre Hopkins
- QB Colt McCoy
- CB Marco Wilson
- CB Antonio Hamilton
- LB Victor Dimukeje
- OL Rashaad Coward
- DL Zach Allen
Hamilton (hip), McCoy (concussion) and Allen (hand) were all ruled out with injuries on Friday. Hopkins (knee) was ruled out Saturday.
Right tackle Kelvin Beachum will make the start despite being questionable with knee and ankle injuries. The Cardinals will have the same starting offensive line for the second week in a row.
With no Wilson or Hamilton, the cornerback rotation will be rookie Christian Matthew, Jace Whittaker and Josh Jackson.
Isaiah Simmons will play some safety in addition to his role in the slot.
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