Which Cardinals rookie is being designated to return from IR?

The Cardinals have three rookies on injured reserve who are eligible to have their practice window opened. Only one is returning this week.

The Arizona Cardinals have three players — all rookies — eligible to return from injured reserve this week. Only one is returning to practice and it isn’t the one fans are hoping to see.

Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters before Wednesday’s practice that rookie tackle Christian Jones is having his practice window opened, opening the door to his being reinstated to the active roster. He was placed on injured reserve before the season and designated to return with a leg injury he suffered in the preseason finale.

It will allow him to practice and gives him 21 days to be placed on the active roster.

The Cardinals currently have no backup tackles on the active roster behind starters Paris Johnson and Kelvin Beachum.

First-round pick Darius Robinson, the Cardinals’ second first-round pick this year, is the player most are waiting for. He suffered a calf injury in practice and could potentially return to practice. That won’t happen today. All Gannon would say is that Robinson is “doing a good job.”

Also not designated to return to practice was cornerback Elijah Jones, who suffered a heel injury.

We will see whether the Cardinals see Jones as ready to be active on game days to be the backup swing tackle, or whether they will elevate Charlie Heck again from the practice squad.

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Trey McBride injury update after missing Week 4 loss to Commanders

A look at where he is after missing Week 4 with a concussion.

The Arizona Cardinals missed tight end Trey McBride on Sunday, who missed the game recovering from a concussion he suffered in the fourth quarter of their game in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions.

He did not practice all last week.

Head coach gave a small update about McBride on Monday, saying that he is still in concussion protocol.

“I would say yes, but he did a good job last week,” he told reporters. “(He) wasn’t able to play and we thought that was kind of the smart thing to do, obviously with how the protocol works, but it’s just looking good.”

He was missed as Elijah Higgins, starting in his place, only caught two passes for 12 yards.

The Cardinals’ first practice of Week 5 is on Wednesday. We will see what his status is then and whether he practices at all, is limited or is a full go.

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Cardinals injury report: TE Trey McBride out; WR Marvin Harrison Jr. good to go

A look at the Cardinals’ final injury report of the week on Friday.

As the Arizona Cardinals concluded their week of preparation for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, tight end Trey McBride and DL Khyiris Tonga are officially out, while rookie guard Isaiah Adams was added to the report.

The details of the Cardinals’ final injury report are below.

Arizona Cardinals final Week 4 injury report game designations

Ruled out

TE Trey McBride (concussion)

DL Khyiris Tonga (knee)

Neither was able to practice all week.

Questionable

G Isaiah Adams (thumb)

T Kelvin Beachum (hamstring)

Beachum was limited for all three days of practice this week. Adams was added Friday and was limited in practice.

No injury designation

S Budda Baker (quadriceps)

LB Dennis Gardeck (finger)

WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (quadriceps)

DL Dante Stills (shoulder)

Harrison was upgraded to full participation Friday after being limited the previous two days. Baker, Gardeck and Stills practiced fully Thursday and Friday after being limited Wednesday.

Washington Commanders final Week 4 injury report game designations

Ruled out

WR Jamison Crowder (calf)
RB Austin Ekeler (concussion)
DE Clelin Ferrell (knee)

No injury designation

G Sam Cosmi (Achilles)
CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (thumb)
S Quan Martin (elbow)
DT Jer’Zhan Newton (foot)
CB Benjamin St-Juste (chest)

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Cardinals TE Trey McBride and DL Khyiris Tonga declared out vs. Commanders

McBride did not clear concussion protocol in time to play on Sunday. Elijah Higgins will have an increased role.

There’s no need to wait for the injury report that will be announced later today because Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said before practice that tight end Trey McBride (concussion) and defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (knee) will not play Sunday against the Washington Commanders.

While Gannon also said, “Everybody else, we’re still working through here in the next couple days.” He later said there are no issues with safety Budda Baker and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who are both dealing with quadrcieps injuries. Baker was upgraded to full participation Thursday and Harrison was limited for the second consecutive day.

However, Gannon said right tackle Kelvin Beachum (hamstring) is still in the “work through” category. With Jackson Barton (toe) on practice-squad injured, if Beachum can’t go, Charlie Heck would be the likely option although Austen Pleasants was signed to the practice squad this week.

McBride’s absence means a potentially larger role for Elijah Higgins, who has caught all four of the targets thrown his way this season for 41 yards and a touchdown.

Asked about being comfortable with the guy he calls “Higgy Bear,” Gannon said, “1,000 percent. That’s a strong room. Their roles will kinda change a little bit, all three of them without Trey, but we’re very comfortable and confident. I’m excited for those guys.”

The other tight ends are rookie Tip Reiman and Travis Vokolek, who has been inactive each of the first three games.

On the defensive line, Naquan Jones, who was re-signed this week, will likely be active Sunday.

Gannon said of bringing back Jones, “Knows our system. (I) had a lot of love for Naquan. That was a tough decision at the 53 there how it all went. We like the guys that we kept, but he was one of the guys that it was hard to see him go. So we had the opportunity to get him back and he did a good job this week.”

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Cardinals injury report: Trey McBride still out, Marvin Harrison Jr. still limited

A look at the Cardinals’ second injury report of the week.

There was goods news for three Arizona Cardinals players that were limited in practice Wednesday, but practiced fully on Thursday.

However, two others missed their second consecutive day of practice.

The full details are below.

Arizona Cardinals Week 4 Thursday injury report

Did not participate

TE Trey McBride (concussion)

DL Khyiris Tonga (knee)

Both McBride and Tonga have yet to practice this week, so it could be a longshot that either will be available for Sunday’s game. Their game status will be revealed Friday.

Limited participation

T Kelvin Beachum (hamstring)

WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (quadriceps)

Harrison appeared to be running and cutting fine in the portion of practice open to the media, but it is also prudent that the team be careful with his injury as well as Beachum.

Full participation

S Budda Baker (quadriceps)

LB Dennis Gardeck (finger)

DL Dante Stills (shoulder)

All three players were limited on Wednesday. Stills could be key on Sunday with Tonga’s availability uncertain and Justin Jones on injured reserve.

Washington Commanders Week 4 Thursday injury report

Did not participate

WR Jamison Crowder (calf)
RB Austin Ekeler (concussion)
DE Clelin Ferrell (knee)

Limited participation

G Sam Cosmi (Achilles)
CB Benjamin St-Juste (chest)

Full participation

CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (thumb)
S Quan Martin (elbow)
DT Jer’Zhan Newton (foot)

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