FRIDAY REPORT
Nine different players have been ruled out ahead of the Cardinals divisional battle against the Rams.
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) won't play, missing his third game in the last four weeks. Coach Jonathan Gannon said the heel bruise has caused pain when the wide receiver sticks his foot in the ground while running.
"A heel bruise is not something that you can medicate for them to feel good to play," Gannon said, adding that he hopes to see progress with some rest.
Cornerback Max Melton was ruled out with a heel injury as well.
The Cardinals will also be without running backs Emari Demercado (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee), wide receiver Greg Dortch (chest), defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (knee), and safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle).
Demercado was a limited participant during Wednesday and Thursday's practice, but didn't practice on Friday.
Like Benson, the Cardinals won't activate offensive tackle Christian Jones (knee) and defensive lineman L.J. Collier from IR. Gannon said that Collier was trending in the right direction.
Questionable to play this weekend for the Cardinals are wide receiver Xavier Weaver and right tackle Kelvin Beachum. Weaver missed Friday's practice after appearing on the injury report on Thursday with a hamstring injury.
The Rams head into the game fairly healthy, not ruling out anybody. Wide receiver Tutu Atwell is questionable to play as he looks to returns from Injured Reserve. Cornerback Darious Williams (tibia) is doubtful, while nose tackle Poona Ford (calf) is questionable.
THURSDAY REPORT
The Cardinals held another practice without some of their key offensive contributors.
It was the second practice missed by wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) and Greg Dortch (chest). Dortch's inability to practice could impact the Cardinals special teams unit as he plays an important role returning kicks.
Running back Trey Benson (knee), cornerback Max Melton (heel), outside linebacker Josh Sweat (NIR-rest), defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (knee), and safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle) all did not practice.
It's worth keeping an eye on Sweat's status. He was given a rest day on both practice days.
Emari Demercado (ankle) logged his second limited practice of the week. Right tackle Kelvin Beachum returned after missing Wednesday with a lingering groin injury. Wide receiver Xavier Weaver appeared on the injury report as limited with a hamstring injury.
The Rams welcomed back Davante Adams after he did not practice on Wednesday with a hamstring injury. He was limited on Thursday. Running back Kyren Williams (ankle) was also limited.
WEDNESDAY REPORT
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s heel injury kept the wide receiver out of Wednesday's practice. The issue, which occurred against the Buccaneers over the weekend, is similar to the heel injury cornerback Max Melton sustained against the Jaguars according to coach Jonathan Gannon.
When asked how Harrison was feeling, Gannon said he was doing "OK." If the Cardinals top wideout can't go, at least there is confidence in what Michael Wilson had been able to do as WR1 against the 49ers and Jaguars.
Harrison was one of the seven players that did not participate during Wednesday's practice. The others were Melton (heel), running back Trey Benson (knee), wide receiver Greg Dortch (chest), right tackle Kelvin Beachum (groin), outside linebacker Josh Sweat (NIR-rest), defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (knee), and safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle).
The clock is ticking on Benson's return. Wednesday marked the third consecutive practice that he has missed since his practice window was opened two weeks ago. He must be activated to the 53-man roster by Dec. 10, and if he isn't, he will be relegated to Injured Reserve for the rest of the season.
The encouraging news for the Cardinals offense was Emari Demercado's return to practice after missing the last two games. He's the best pass blocking running back and can provide a balance with Bam Knight and Michael Carter.
In L.J. Collier's first practice back from IR, the defensive lineman was limited. The other limited participant was offensive lineman Christian Jones (knee).
Rams wide receiver Davante Adams did not practice with a hamstring issue. One of the top targets in the league, his health status will be one to monitor.
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report Week 14
Game status:
RB Trey Benson (Knee) - OUT
WR Greg Dortch (Chest) - OUT
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Heel) - OUT
CB Max Melton (Heel) - OUT
DL Walter Nolen III (Knee) - OUT
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Ankle) - OUT
DL L.J. Collier (Knee/NIR-Personal) - OUT
RB Emari Demercado (Ankle) - OUT
OL Christian Jones (Knee) - OUT
OL Kelvin Beachum (Groin) - QUESTIONABLE
WR Xavier Weaver (Hamstring) - QUESTIONABLE
Friday, December 5
OL Kelvin Beachum (Groin) - Limited
RB Trey Benson (Knee) - DNP
WR Greg Dortch (Chest) - DNP
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Heel) - DNP
CB Max Melton (Heel) - DNP
DL Walter Nolen III (Knee) - DNP
OLB Josh Sweat (NIR-Rest) - Full
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Ankle) - DNP
DL L.J. Collier (Knee/NIR-Personal) - DNP
RB Emari Demercado (Ankle) - DNP
OL Christian Jones (Knee) - Limited
WR Xavier Weaver (Hamstring) - DNP
DL Calais Campbell (NIR-Rest) - DNP
Thursday, December 4
OL Kelvin Beachum (Groin) - Limited
RB Trey Benson (Knee) - DNP
WR Greg Dortch (Chest) - DNP
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Heel) - DNP
CB Max Melton (Heel) - DNP
DL Walter Nolen III (Knee) - DNP
OLB Josh Sweat (NIR-Rest) - DNP
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Ankle) - DNP
DL L.J. Collier (Knee) - Limited
RB Emari Demercado (Ankle) - Limited
OL Christian Jones (Knee) - Limited
WR Xavier Weaver (Hamstring) - Limited
Wednesday, December 3
OL Kelvin Beachum (Groin) - DNP
RB Trey Benson (Knee) - DNP
WR Greg Dortch (Chest) - DNP
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Heel) - DNP
CB Max Melton (Heel) - DNP
DL Walter Nolen III (Knee) - DNP
OLB Josh Sweat (NIR-Rest) - DNP
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Ankle) - DNP
DL L.J. Collier (Knee) - Limited
RB Emari Demercado (Ankle) - Limited
OL Christian Jones (Knee) - Limited
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report Week 14
Game status:
CB Darious Williams (Tibia) - DOUBTFUL
NT Poona Ford (Calf) - QUESTIONABLE
WR Tutu Atwell (Hamstring) - QUESTIONABLE
Friday, December 5
WR Davante Adams (Hamstring) - Full (1st string)
NT Poona Ford (Calf) - Limited (1st string)
CB Darious Williams (Tibia) - DNP (1st string)
S Kamren Kinchens (Shoulder) - Full (1st string)
LB Omar Speights (Ankle) - Full (1st string)
RB Kyren Williams (Ankle) - Full (1st string)
OLB Byron Young (Knee/NIR-Rest) - DNP (1st string)
WR Tutu Atwell (Hamstring) - Full
DL Braden Fiske (NIR-Personal) - DNP (1st string)
OL Alaric Jackson (NIR-Rest) - DNP (1st string)
Thursday, December 4
WR Davante Adams (Hamstring) - Limited (1st string)
NT Poona Ford (Calf) - DNP (1st string)
CB Darious Williams (Tibia) - DNP (1st string)
S Kamren Kinchens (Shoulder) - Limited (1st string)
LB Omar Speights (Ankle) - Full (1st string)
RB Kyren Williams (Ankle) - Limited (1st string)
OLB Byron Young (Knee) - Limited (1st string)
WR Tutu Atwell (Hamstring) - Full
Wednesday, December 3
WR Davante Adams (Hamstring) - DNP (1st string)
NT Poona Ford (Calf) - DNP (1st string)
CB Darious Williams (Tibia) - DNP (1st string)
S Kamren Kinchens (Shoulder) - Limited (1st string)
LB Omar Speights (Ankle) - Limited (1st string)
RB Kyren Williams (Ankle) - Limited (1st string)
OLB Byron Young (Knee) - Limited (1st string)
WR Tutu Atwell (Hamstring) - Full
