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Cardinals | Carson Palmer limited Thu Dec 5, 04:48 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (elbow) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: Carson Palmer sees a defense which can bring the heat but if the Cardinals can keep him upright Palmer is a QB2 with upside this week and has a chance for a fourth solid game in a row. |
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Cardinals | Michael Floyd limited Thu Dec 5, 04:46 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: The light switch went on in Week 11 and Floyd has been performing at a high level and this week looks like another potential good game being teed up against a Rams defense really missing Cortland Finnegan. Floyd is a borderline WR1 this week and should be in all lineups. |
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Cardinals | Andre Ellington limited Thu Dec 5, 04:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: You'd best have something else in place just in case this is as hinky as it looks. Besides the injury, Rashard Mendenhall is playing well enough--and Arians is enamored of him enough--and that will hurt Ellington's carries as well. |
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Cardinals | Thursday practice report for Week 14 Thu Dec 5, 04:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Marcus Benard (shoulder), S Rashad Johnson (ribs) and LB Kevin Minter (shoulder) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 5. TE Jim Dray (back), TE Rob Housler (ankle) and P Dave Zastudil (ankle) practiced in full.
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Kevin Minter player page
Cardinals | Carson Palmer's injury not serious Thu Dec 5, 01:02 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer's (elbow) sore right elbow isn't believed to be a serious injury, and he's expected to play against the St. Louis Rams in Week 14. Palmer wasn't sharp in the team's Week 13 loss, underthrowing the ball several times on deep routes after possibly suffering the injury on the third play of the game when he was hit as he threw and fumbled. Palmer was diagnosed with a frayed ligament in his elbow in 2008 but opted not to have Tommy John surgery.
| Footballguys view: Palmer has had three very good games in a row and while the Rams can be tough (especially in terms of generating pressure) Palmer is a QB2 with upside this week as if the team can keep him upright, he has a chance for a fourth solid game in a row. |
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Cardinals | Andre Ellington does not practice Wed Dec 4, 06:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners need to have another plan in place. Ellington may not be able to go this weekend, so monitor his progress during the week of practice. |
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Cardinals | Michael Floyd does not practice Wed Dec 4, 06:51 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Floyd should be good to go for the Week 14 game against the Rams. We like him as a low-end WR2 with upside this week. |
Michael Floyd player page
Cardinals | Carson Palmer limited in practice Wed Dec 4, 06:51 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (elbow) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Palmer is likely to practice fully later in the week. We like him as a low-end QB1 this week against the Rams. |
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Cardinals | Wednesday practice report for Week 14 Wed Dec 4, 06:30 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Marcus Benard (shoulder), TE Jim Dray (back), TE Rob Housler (ankle), S Rashad Johnson (ribs), LB Kevin Minter (shoulder) and P Dave Zastudil (ankle) all were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec 4.
Link to storyRashad Johnson player page
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Rob Housler player page
Kevin Minter player page
Cardinals | Andre Ellington's Week 14 status uncertain Mon Dec 2, 02:10 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (knee) could be held out Week 14 because head coach Bruce Arians said he wants to make sure Ellington is healthy before letting him play again.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners need to monitor this situation during the week of practice. If Ellington doesn't play in Week 14 then we'll see more from Stepfan Taylor as the primary backup behind Rashard Mendenhall. |
Andre Ellington player page
Cardinals | Andre Ellington wasn't close Sun Dec 1, 05:42 PM
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said Sunday, Dec. 1, that RB Andre Ellington (knee) was 'never close' to being able to play in the Week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Ellington doesn't sound like he'll be ready for next week's game against the Rams either. Rashard Mendenhall will remain a decent RB2 and quality flex play if that comes to pass. |
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Cardinals | Andre Ellington to miss game Sun Dec 1, 11:39 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (knee) has been declared inactive for the team's Week 13 game.
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Cardinals | Week 13 Inactives Sun Dec 1, 11:36 AM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared RB Andre Ellington, LB Dontay Moch, OG Earl Watford, TE Kory Sperry, DL Ron Talley, QB Ryan Lindley, RB Ryan Williams inactive for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Rashard Mendenhall moves up into solid RB2 range now with Ellington out. He should get at least 15 carries + goal line touches. |
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Ryan Lindley player page
Andre Ellington player page
Cardinals | Andre Ellington will play Sun Dec 1, 10:13 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (knee) is expected to play in the team's Week 13 game, barring a setback in warmups.
| Footballguys view: Rashard Mendenhall is still the better play here, although Ellington being active limits his upside. |
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Cardinals | Andre Ellington thinks he can play Sat Nov 30, 08:37 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (knee) said his knee is sore but believes he can play in the team's Week 13 game.
| Footballguys view: Ellington has been a shaky fantasy play despite tons of talent. This injury should give you the nudge to bench him if you were on the fence between Ellington and similar flex/desperation RB2 options. |
Andre Ellington player page
Cardinals | Ryan Williams unlikely to get on field Sat Nov 30, 08:32 PM
Arizona Cardinals running backs coach Stump Mitchell said he does not believe RB Ryan Williams will be part of the team's running back rotation this season unless there is an injury. Williams has been inactive for every game this season.
| Footballguys view: We're not quite sure why Williams is still on the Cardinals roster if he can't contribute on the field this year. |
Cardinals | Friday injury report for Week 13 Fri Nov 29, 06:11 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Alfonso Smith (ankle), FS Rashad Johnson (ribs) and SS Yeremiah Bell (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 29, and are listed as probable for Week 13.
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Alfonso Smith player page
Cardinals | Michael Floyd listed as probable Fri Nov 29, 06:08 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 29, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Floyd could finish the week as a top 12 fantasy play. Make sure he's in your lineup against the Eagles 32nd ranked pass defense. |
Michael Floyd player page
Cardinals | Carson Palmer probable Fri Nov 29, 06:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 29, and is listed as probable for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: It may be a week where Palmer gets on the field for your fantasy team. The Cardinals have a sweet matchup against the 32nd ranked pass defense in the league. The Eagles may not be able to put up much of a fight against Palmer and company. |
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Cardinals | Andre Ellington questionable Fri Nov 29, 06:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 29, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Ellington is a big play back who can score any time he touches the ball. Start him as a RB3/flex play with upside against the Eagles in Week 13. |
Rashard Mendenhall player page
Andre Ellington player page
Cardinals | Thursday practice report for Week 13 Thu Nov 28, 06:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals FS Rashad Johnson (ribs) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 28. RB Alfonso Smith (ankle) and SS Yeremiah Bell (knee) fully participated in practice.
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Rashad Johnson player page
Alfonso Smith player page
Cardinals | Carson Palmer takes part in practice Thu Nov 28, 06:03 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 28.
| Footballguys view: It's a tough matchup for Palmer, who admittedly has been pretty red hot. Be that as it may, Philadelphia is a difficult test for him and we don't have high expectations for him. He's a low-end QB2, and is only a start in two-QB start or QB flex leagues. |
Carson Palmer player page
Cardinals | Michael Floyd limited Thu Nov 28, 06:02 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 28.
| Footballguys view: The light has gone on for Floyd and he's overtaken Larry Fitzgerald as the main target for the passing offense in Arizona. Start him as a great WR2 this weekend. |
Michael Floyd player page
Cardinals | Andre Ellington limited Thu Nov 28, 06:02 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 28.
| Footballguys view: Even if Ellington plays - and there is no guarantee - he's no more than a "what the heck flex" this week. There's no sign of him taking over the starting job from Rashard Mendenhall anytime soon, but he has a tremendous ceiling and could be the sort of guy who might make your week from the flex spot if you can risk it. |
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Cardinals | Carson Palmer practices in full Wed Nov 27, 06:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (hand) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 27.
| Footballguys view: Palmer and the Cardinals have built plenty of momentum offensively. We like him as a sneaky QB1 play in Week 13 against the Eagles. Palmer could perform like a top 12 fantasy QB this week against the 32nd ranked pass defense. |
Carson Palmer player page
Cardinals | Michael Floyd limited Wed Nov 27, 05:56 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 27.
| Footballguys view: Floyd is likely to play against the Eagles in Week 13. We like him as a WR2 with tremendous upside against the league's worst pass defense. |
Michael Floyd player page
Cardinals | Wednesday practice report for Week 13 Wed Nov 27, 05:55 PM
Arizona Cardinals S Yeremiah Bell (knee) and S Rashad Johnson (ribs) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 27. RB Alfonso Smith (ankle) practiced in full.
Link to storyYeremiah Bell player page
Rashad Johnson player page
Alfonso Smith player page
Cardinals | Make practice squad moves Tue Nov 26, 03:42 PM
The Arizona Cardinals signed LB JoJo Dickson (Jets) to the practice squad Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Link to story Cardinals | Week 12 Inactives Sun Nov 24, 02:59 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared WR Brittan Golden, QB Ryan Lindley, RB Ryan Williams, LB Dontay Moch, OG Earl Watford, TE Kory Sperry and DE Ron Talley inactive for Week 12's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Link to storyKory Sperry player page
Dontay Moch player page
Ryan Lindley player page
Cardinals | Justin Bethel a game-time decision Sat Nov 23, 09:13 PM
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said CB Justin Bethel (concussion) will be a game-time decision for the team's Week 12 game.
Link to story Cardinals | No option but to make playoffs Sat Nov 23, 10:01 AM
Arizona Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett said the team has no choice but to make the playoffs in 2013. "We don't have a choice but to make the playoffs this year," Dockett said. "There's no option for us. We're a veteran team we know we can do some things on offense, we know we can do some things on defense. The biggest thing is that when you get to your 10th or 11th game of the season, it's about not beating yourself at this point. Everybody's going to be equal in talent level, in schemes, matchup problems here and there but the main thing is not beating yourself. You can't beat yourself, that's the biggest thing. You work hard and you'll have that chance and it's in your favor when you don't do those things."
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Cardinals | Carson Palmer probable Fri Nov 22, 03:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (hand) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 22, and is probable for Week 12.
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Cardinals | Michael Floyd probable Fri Nov 22, 03:41 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 22, and is probable for Week 12.
| Footballguys view: Floyd had his best game as a pro last week against Jacksonville, and he is set up for another big one against the poor Colts corners this week. |
Michael Floyd player page
Cardinals | Friday injury report for Week 12 Fri Nov 22, 03:41 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Justin Bethel (concussion) and WR Brittan Golden (hamstring) are questionable for Week 12. LB John Abraham (hamstring), C Michael Gibson (illness) and DE Frostee Rucker (calf) are probable. Bethel and Golden were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 22, while the others practiced in full.
Link to storyJohn Abraham player page
Frostee Rucker player page
Cardinals | Thursday practice report for Week 12 Thu Nov 21, 06:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Justin Bethel (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. WR Brittan Golden (hamstring) was limited during practice. C Michael Gibson (illness), DT Frostee Rucker (calf) and LB John Abraham (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyJohn Abraham player page
Frostee Rucker player page
Cardinals | Carson Palmer practices Thu Nov 21, 06:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 21.
| Footballguys view: Carson Palmer looked better than he's looked in a long time against the Jaguars but who doesn't? (Maybe Tennessee)The proof will be in the pudding this weekend against the Colts. He should be an OK start as a bye week or injury replacement but hold off on starting over a more consistent quarterback or a better matchup. |
Carson Palmer player page
Cardinals | Michael Floyd limited Thu Nov 21, 06:03 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 21.
| Footballguys view: Floyd went KABOOM last weekend against Jacksonville with 193 yards and a touchdown off 11 targets. Palmer seems to be looking for Palmer more frequently and the receiver finally looks comfortable. With Larry Fitzgerald struggling, Floyd might be emerging as the better WR play on a week to week basis. Right now we like him as solid WR2. |
Michael Floyd player page
Cardinals | Carson Palmer practices in full Wed Nov 20, 09:11 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (hand) was able to practice fully Wednesday, Nov. 20, despite an injury to his right hand.
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Cardinals | Michael Floyd limited Wed Nov 20, 09:11 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Link to storyMichael Floyd player page
Cardinals | Wednesday's practice report Wed Nov 20, 09:10 PM
Arizona Cardinals C Michael Gibson (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. LB John Abraham (hamstring), CB Justin Bethel (concussion) and WR Brittan Golden (hamstring) were each listed as limited participants, while DE Frostee Rucker (calf) was a full participant.
Link to storyJohn Abraham player page
Frostee Rucker player page
Cardinals | Work out pair of WRs Tue Nov 19, 09:10 PM
The Arizona Cardinals worked out free-agent WRs Anthony Armstrong (Cowboys) and James Shaw (Panthers) Tuesday, Nov. 19.
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Cardinals | Teddy Williams to IR Tue Nov 19, 03:14 PM
The Arizona Cardinals placed WR Teddy Williams (Achilles') on season-ending Injured Reserve Tuesday, Nov. 19, and re-signed CB Bryan McCann in a corresponding move.
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Cardinals | Consider using Tyrann Mathieu as returner Mon Nov 18, 03:32 PM
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said the team has considered using FS Tyrann Mathieu as a punt returner but are concerned about the number of snaps Mathieu is already playing.
| Footballguys view: "Honey Badger" is a fantastic return man and incredibly dangerous with the ball in his hands. They should at least consider using him as a part-time return man. |
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Cardinals | Teddy Williams to be placed on IR Mon Nov 18, 03:27 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Teddy Williams (Achilles') will be placed on Injured Reserve after he suffered a torn Achilles' tendon Week 11.
Link to story Cardinals | Justin Bethel to go through concussion program Mon Nov 18, 02:14 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Justin Bethel (concussion) will enter the leagues concussion program after suffering a concussion in the team's Week 11 game. There is no time table on his return.
Link to story Cardinals | Justin Bethel leaves game Sun Nov 17, 05:49 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Justin Bethel (concussion) suffered a concussion in the Week 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and he was unable to return.
Link to story Cardinals | Teddy Williams out for season Sun Nov 17, 04:48 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Teddy Williams (Achilles') will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles'.
Link to story Cardinals | Week 11 Inactives Sun Nov 17, 11:38 AM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared WR Brittan Golden, LB Dontay Moch, OG Earl Watford, TE Kory Sperry, DL Ron Talley, QB Ryan Lindley, RB Ryan Williams inactive for Week 11.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals are very healthy at 5-4 and heading into a very winnable game at Jacksonville. |
Dontay Moch player page
Ryan Lindley player page
Cardinals | Carson Palmer struggling with deep passes Sat Nov 16, 09:29 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer has only completed eight of his 38 pass attempts that have gone at least 20 yards in the air this season. The team has been working on their deep passing game during practice.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if the Cardinals can improve this area of their game going forward. If Palmer gets better throwing deep then we'll see improved numbers for guys like Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd. |
Carson Palmer player page
Cardinals | Friday injury report for Week 11 Fri Nov 15, 03:45 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Brittan Golden (hamstring), LB John Abraham (hamstring) and LB Dontay Moch (illness) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 15, and are listed as questionable for Week 11. DE Frostee Rucker (calf) fully participated in practice and is listed as probable.
Link to storyJohn Abraham player page
Frostee Rucker player page
Dontay Moch player page
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