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Complete contract details, salary cap breakdown for OL Elijah Wilkinson

We have the details for OL Elijah Wilkinson’s one-year deal to return to the Cardinals.

It has been said there’s very little rest for the weary in the NFL, and that’s especially the case at this time of the year.

The transactions have been in the hundreds around the league in the first week of the 2024 league year and the Cardinals have been a big part of that.

Eleven players have been re-signed and another eight added that ended the 2023 season on another team. The total includes four players re-signed prior to the official opening of the league year on Wednesday: wide receiver Greg Dortch, defensive end L.J. Collier, linebacker Jesse Luketa and tackle/guard Carter O’Donnell.

Prior to Saturday, we reported on the contract details for 11 players. Cards Wire learned the numbers for another six today, leaving only wide receiver Chris Moore and defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga with unknown figures.

The six are punter Blake Gillikin, long snapper Aaron Brewer, offensive linemen Elijah Wilkinson, Trystan Colon and Keith Ismael and cornerback Bobby Price.

Elijah Wilkinson contract, salary cap details

Wilkinson signed a one-year contract worth $1.825 million with $1.575 million guaranteed. Those guarantees include a $325,000 signing bonus plus his $1.125 million salary. There are also roster bonuses of $14,706 per game for a maximum total of $250,000.

Only 10 games of those roster bonuses count against the cap, making the cap charge $1.722 million this year.

Wilkinson opened the 2023 season as the starter at left guard and ended up playing 10 games with nine starts, while being inactive for one game. He suffered a neck injury and was placed on injured reserve Oct. 28 before returning to practice on Nov. 29 and being activated Dec. 16.

There were several games where he shared snaps with Colon. In all, he played 74 percent of the offensive snaps.

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Cardinals activate OL Elijah Wilkinson, don’t elevate anyone from practice squad

Wilkinson had been injured since Week 6. He could return to the starting lineup at left guard.

The Arizona Cardinals announced a single roster move on Saturday to prepare them for their Week 15 home matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. They activated offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson from injured reserve.

Wilkinson has been out since Week 6 with a neck injury. He started the first six games of the season at left guard. The Cardinals have had three other starters there since he got hurt.

It could mean a return to the starting lineup for him or he could back up Trystan Colon.

They did not elevate any player form the practice squad as they are permitted to. That signifies that they are healthy enough at cornerback and other positions that they don’t need the extra bodies.

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Cardinals designate OL Elijah Wilkinson to return from IR

Wilkinson, after starting the first six games of the year at left guard, has missed the last six weeks with a neck injury.

The Arizona Cardinals could return to some stability at left guard this week as they face the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road in Week 13. The team announced Wednesday that offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson was designated to return from injured reserve.

The move opens a 21-day window allowing him to begin practicing again. He must be activated and placed on the active roster again by the end of the 21-day window or he must remain on IR for the remainder of the season.

Wilkinson was the Cardinals’ starting left guard for the first six games of the season. He suffered a neck injury and missed the last six games, spending the last five on IR.

Since he last played, left guard has been a revolving door. Trystan Colon replaced him initially and might have replaced Wilkinson even if he had not gotten hurt. Colon got hurt, which led to Dennis Daley starting once and then Daley was replaced by Carter O’Donnell, who started the last three weeks.

O’Donnell was replaced in the second half by Colon in the team’s 37-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. That might have been because of injury, because of play or simply to give Colon reps in a blowout loss.

If Wilkinson is activated this week, expect to see it in Saturday’s roster moves when the Cardinals also announced what players are elevated from the practice squad.

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OL EIijah Wilkinson heads to IR with neck injury

Wilkinson, who started at left guard for the Cardinals’ first six games, will be out until at least Thanksgiving.

The Arizona Cardinals announced a few roster moves on Saturday in preparation for their Week 8 home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. One puts offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson out of commission for at least a month.

They placed Wilkinson on injured reserve with a neck injury. He missed last week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks after getting hurt during the week.

He started the first six games of the season at left guard.

With this move, he will miss at least the games against the Ravens, Browns, Falcons and Steelers.

He could return at the earliest when the Cardinal host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12.

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Cardinals training camp roster preview: OL Elijah Wilkinson

We take a look at OL Elijah Wilkinson’s chances of making the final roster at the start of training camp.

The Arizona Cardinals open training camp at the end of this month, so we will do a roster review, highlighting each player currently on the roster, going over last season, their salary and cap number, questions they face and what their expected roster status will be.

Next up is OL Elijah Wilkinson.

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LG Elijah Wilkinson signs one-year deal with Cardinals

Former #Falcons LG Elijah Wilkinson has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals

Last week, the Atlanta Falcons signed former Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Josh Miles, and now the Cardinals have returned the favor by signing former Falcons lineman Elijah Wilkinson.

Atlanta signed Wilkinson to a one-year deal last offseason and he won the starting left guard job out of training camp. The 28-year-old started nine games for the Falcons last season, missing some time after landing on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury.

Without Wilkinson, the team could look to address the position in free agency or the upcoming 2023 NFL draft. In-house options to fill in at left guard include Matt Hennessy, Jalen Mayfield and Justin Shaffer.

The Falcons did invest considerable cash into the offensive line, extending right guard Chris Lindstrom and re-signing right tackle Kaleb McGary. Left tackle Jake Matthews signed a three-year extension last offseason.

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Former Falcons OL Elijah Wilkinson signs with Cardinals

The Cardinals add another experienced veteran to the offensive line room with a lot of starting experience.

The Arizona Cardinals did not announce the move on Tuesday but they made an addition to the offensive line. According to NFL transaction report, they signed former Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson.

Wilkinson has been in the league since 2017, spending four seasons with the Denver Broncos, one with the Chicago Bears and one with the Falcons.

He has started at guard and at tackle in his career, starting 26 of his 44 career games played.

He is 6-foot-6 and 322 pounds. He played in and started nine games for the Falcons last season.

Based on other recent moved, his deal is likely for one year and will be around the league minimum.

He gives the Cardinals another experienced veteran in the room to compete for a spot on the roster and potentially in the starting lineup.

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Arthur Smith addresses Damar Hamlin situation, gives injury updates

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith discussed Bills safety Damar Hamlin, and provided injury updates ahead of Wednesday’s practice

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith addressed the media prior to the start of Wednesday’s practice, giving some insight into how the team has handled the Damar Hamlin situation and providing some injury updates for Week 18.

Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest following a tackle in Monday night’s game between the Bills and Bengals, is still considered to be in critical condition.

Smith said Hamlin and his family will remain in the team’s thoughts and prayers. Watch his comments below, as shared by ESPN’s Michael Rothstein.

Smith went on to give some injury updates, saying that left guard Elijah Wilkinson (calf) and tight end Feleipe Franks (concussion) will remain out on Wednesday. Both players missed Sunday’s win over the Cardinals

Wilkinson has been solid this season, but his absence opens the door for Matt Hennessy to get more work at guard, per team reporter Tori McElhaney.

Hennessy filled in for Wilkinson during Week 17 and earned a Pro Football Focus grade of 71 overall — with a run-blocking grade of 75.4. Atlanta takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18.

The Buccaneers have already clinched the NFC South, but they still intend to play their starters. It should be a good final test for Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder, who will be making his fourth NFL start.

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Falcons release final injury report for Week 17 matchup vs. Cardinals

Injury Report: #Falcons rule out three players for Sunday’s game against the #Cardinals

The Atlanta Falcons (5-10) released their final Week 17 injury report on Friday, ruling out three players against the Arizona Cardinals (4-11).

Offensive lineman Chuma Edoga (knee), tight end Feleipe Franks (concussion) and safety Jovante Moffatt (calf) won’t play Sunday. Left guard Elijah Wilkinson is officially listed as questionable due to a calf injury.

Wilkinson missed Wednesday’s practice but was a full participant on Thursday. However, he was out again on Friday and now his status is up in the air for Week 17. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson returned to practice on Friday following a day off for rest.

Check out the team’s full injury report for Sunday’s game in Atlanta below.

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
Chuma Edoga Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
Feleipe Franks Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
Jovante Moffatt Calf    – LP DNP Out
Elijah Wilkinson Calf DNP FP DNP Quest.
Cordarrelle Patterson Rest    – DNP    –

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Falcons LG Elijah Wilkinson returns to practice on Thursday

Falcons Thursday injury report: Elijah Wilkinson returns, Cordarrelle Patterson gets rest day

In terms of overall health, things are looking good for the Atlanta Falcons heading into their Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

Starting left guard Elijah Wilkinson returned to the practice field on Thursday following his Wednesday absence. Wilkinson was a full participant, but a few other players, including running back Cordarrelle Patterson (rest), did not practice on Thursday.

Offensive lineman Chuma Edoga and tight end Feleipe Franks were out again, while safety Jovante Moffatt was limited. Check out the team’s full Thursday injury report below.

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
Cordarrelle Patterson Rest    – DNP
Chuma Edoga Knee DNP DNP
Feleipe Franks Concussion DNP DNP
Jovante Moffatt Calf   – LP
Elijah Wilkinson Calf DNP FP

Wilkinson, who unexpectedly won the starting left guard job out of training camp, is one of 23 Falcons players set to hit free agency in the 2023 NFL offseason.

Outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, right tackle Kaleb McGary and inside linebacker Rashaan Evans are other notable players whose contracts are up at the end of the season.

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