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Rookie RB Keaontay Ingram likely to make NFL debut vs. Seahawks

At least one of the Cardinals’ running backs is expected to be out this week, opening the door for the sixth-round rookie.

Rookie running back Keaontay Ingram has been inactive for every game this season for the Arizona Cardinals. That is likely to change in Week 6 when the Cardinals travel to take on the Seattle Seahawks.

Because of injuries in the running back room, Ingram, drafted this year by the Cardinals in the sixth round, will likely make his NFL debut.

James Conner injured his ribs, Darrel Williams had a knee injury and Jonathan Ward injured his hamstring on Sunday. All three exited the game.

Head coach Kliff Kingsbury indicated that Ward has a pulled hamstring, which essentially rules him out for the game on Sunday.

The status of the other two is unknown.

The Cardinals have had four running backs active every game so far this season. At minimum, Ingram should be active to play special teams.

Kingsbury is confident in Ingram.

“He’s very talented,” he told reporters Monday. “That’s why we kept five. You don’t see that a lot, but he was really impressive in the preseason and has been impressive on the scout team. Now it’s just about making sure he understands the game plan and executing at a high level if he gets called upon, but his natural gifts are pretty special we think.”

The Seahawks allowed more than 200 rushing yards in Week 5 to the New Orleans Saints in a 39-32 loss.

He will surely be excited for his opportunity and fans will be, too.

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Cardinals fall in new power rankings after loss to Eagles

The Cardinals have the third-highest ranking in the NFC West and fall to No. 18 after losing to the Eagles 20-17.

The Arizona Cardinals are now 2-3 on the season after a 20-17 loss at home to the 5-0 Philadelphia Eagles. They held the Eagles to their lowest offensive output of the season, both in yards and points, and could have sent the game into overtime had kicker Matt Ammendola not missed a 43-yard field goal with 22 seconds left in the game. `

But even with the tough, competitive loss to the Eagles, the Cardinals fell two spots in the latest power rankings from Touchdown Wire’s Mark Lane.

After being No. 16 last week, they enter Week 6 at No. 18.

The Cardinals have one more week to endure until Kyler Murray can start getting reinforcements. The matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles would have been interesting to see if the Cardinals indeed had those weapons. The NFC West is still not out of reach with the Los Angeles Rams tumbling.

The Cardinals face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6 and have the chance to be 3-3 in the six games they play without receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who has been serving a six-game PED suspension.

Entering the season, a 3-3 record with the schedule the Cardinals had to start the year seemed like a longshot and here they are, despite having scored exactly zero points in the first quarter this season.

The Eagles maintain the No. 1 spot in these rankings.

As for the rest of the NFC West, the 2-3 Rams are the highest-ranked team at No. 13, followed by the division-leading 49ers at No. 14. The Cardinals are 18th and the Seahawks are 27th.

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Behind enemy lines: Cardinals-Eagles Week 5 Q&A preview with Eagles Wire

Eagles Wire managing editor Glenn Erby takes us “behind enemy lines” to know more about the Eagles, the Cardinals’ Week 5 opponent.

The Arizona Cardinals have a tough matchup Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium as they face the Philadelphia Eagles, the only undefeated team left in the NFL. Philly has an offense that is humming, averaging more than 28 points per game, and a defense that has 16 sacks and 10 takeaways.

To get to know the Eagles a little better, we went behind enemy lines to get some insight from Eagles Wire managing editor Glenn Erby. he answered a few questions about the Cardinals’ Week 5 opponent.

Check out the questions and answers below.

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WR Antoine Wesley injured again, having MRI for quad injury

Coming back from a hip/groin injury, it is feared that Wesley has torn his quadriceps and that his season could be over.

It appeared that the Arizona Cardinals were going to get wide receiver Antoine Wesley back after missing the first four weeks of the season. He had a groin/hip injury that landed him on injured reserve.

Now, after being designated to return and practicing this week, he apparently has a new injury and it could cost him the rest of the season.

According to Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson, it is feared that Wesley has torn his quadriceps. He is having an MRI on it Friday.

Since he has already been designated to return, the three-week window to be reactivated has already opened. If he is unable to come back by the end of the three weeks, he will remain on IR for the remainder of the season.

Wesley had 19 receptions last season for 208 yards and three touchdowns. There was optimism he would be able to expand his role this season and was having a good offseason and beginning of training camp before his injury.

This injury is yet another setback a wide receiver room that has taken several hits this season.

At minimum, he is surely not going to be reinstated to the roster to play against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday. His season might be over before it even begins.

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Eagles list 8 players on injury report after Wednesday walkthrough

Check out the Eagles’ first injury report as they get ready to play the Cardinals.

The Philadelphia Eagles released their first injury report of the week Wednesday as they prepare for their Week 5 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. They did not practice. Instead, they held a walkthrough.

Their first injury report of the week includes eight players and is based on what participation would have been had they held a full practice.

The details are below.

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WR Antoine Wesley, CB Antonio Hamilton, QB Colt McCoy designated to return

The Cardinals could get reinforcements on offense and defense this week to face the undefeated Eagles.

The Arizona Cardinals could get some reinforcements this week when they take on the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles this coming Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium.

The team announced it has designated three players to return from injured reserve, allowing them to start practicing. It opens a 21-day window in which they can be activated and retake their place on the 53-man roster.

They designated receiver Antoine Wesley and quarterback Colt McCoy to return from injured reserve and designated cornerback Antonio Hamilton to return from the NFI (non-football injury) list.

Wesley suffered a hip/groin injury back in training camp and has not yet played this season. McCoy had a calf injury and Hamilton suffered serious burns in a cooking accident at home.

Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said last week that it might be a little much to expect Hamilton back this week. At the very least, they can see how he looks in practice.

McCoy and Wesley are likely candidates to be activated this week. Wesley’s return will be welcome, especially if A.J. Green is still sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee.

Teams are able to designate up to eight players to return from injured reserve, NFI or the practice squad injured reserve in a season.

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WR Rondale Moore ‘ready to compete’ in Week 4 vs. Panthers

After missing three weeks with a hamstring injury, Moore sounds like a man set on making his 2022 debut against the Panthers.

The Arizona Cardinals have taken a hit at wide receiver early this season. DeAndre Hopkins is serving a six-game suspension for testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. Antoine Wesley is on injured reserve for at least one more game. Rondale Moore has missed the first three games of the season with a hamstring injury. A.J. Green has a bone bruise in his knee that is expected to keep him out of this week’s game.

But Moore could be returning this week. He has practiced on a limited for two straight days and he sounds like a player ready to play.

According to the Arizona Republic’s Bob McManaman, Moore declared himself “good, solid” and ready to play the Carolins Panthers in Week 4.

“I’m excited to be back, healthy and ready to compete,” he said.

His return would be a big boost, especially as Green is likely out. Without Green and if Moore can’t return, it leaves only Marquise Brown, Greg Dortch, Andy Isabella and Andre Baccellia as the only healthy receivers on the roster.

If Moore returns, it will give the Cardinals elite speed on the outside on both sides.

His role could be limited. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said they would “be smart” with his usage.

The Cardinals and Panthers kick off Sunday at 1:05 p.m. Arizona time.

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Cardinals sign S Chris Banjo to practice squad

Banjo played for the Cardinals from 2019-2021, mostly on special teams. The Cardinals only have two safeties on the active roster.

As was expected after a visit on Wednesday, the Arizona Cardinals have made it official and have signed safety Chris Banjo. The team announced Thursday that he was signed to the practice squad, adding safety depth to the team.

As things stand right now, the Cardinals only have two safeties on the active roster — Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson — after Deionte Thompson was released to allow for linebacker Jesse Luketa to be signed to the 53-man roster.

Banjo will likely be elevated to the active roster Saturday to play on Sunday.

Banjo played the last three seasons for the Cardinals, appearing in 42 games, starting four. He had 67 tackles and a pass breakup.

He has been in the league since 2013, entering with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted rookie out of SMU. He played for the Packers and Saints before the Cardinals signed him in 2019.

As he did in previous seasons, he will wear No. 31.

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Cardinals WR A.J. Green could miss Week 4 vs. Panthers with bone bruise

The Cardinals could be down another receiver in Week 4.

The Arizona Cardinals already have been dealing depth issues at wide receiver. The depth could take another hit this week.

A.J. Green, who exited Sunday’s 20-12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams with a knee injury, could miss this week’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

Head coach Kliff Kingsbury, speaking to reporters Monday, indicated there is some concern he will miss time, although the news was fairly good.

“I’m not sure exactly where it sits,” he said. “It sounds like it’s better news. It’s a bone bruise, but I’m not sure if that’s going to be this week or maybe next week when he is back.”

The Cardinals are already missing DeAndre Hopkins. suspended the first six games of the season for testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance, Antoine Wesley, who is on injured reserve at least one more week, and Rondale Moore, who has missed three weeks with a hamstring injury.

They take on the Carolina Panthers Sunday at 1:05 p.m. Arizona time.

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Cardinals-Rams love scoring updates, news, highlights

Check back often to know what is happening in this Week 3 matchup.

The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams face off in Week 3 at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals have not beaten the Rams at home since 2014 and have lost 10 of the last 11 meetings overall, including an embarrassing loss in the playoffs last year.

Both teams are coming off wins in Week 2 following a Week 1 blowout loss.

The Rams are missing several players in their secondary and the Cardinals are without two of their starting receivers.

How will this game play out?

We will update this space below with live updates during the game.

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