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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