WEDNESDAY REPORT
It's never a good time to lose your starting left tackle, but it's especially rough when one of the NFL's best pass-rushing duos are your upcoming opponents.
The Cardinals ruled out Paris Johnson Jr. after he sustained a knee injury against the Rams. It was reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Johnson's injury is "considered week-to-week." Rookie Josh Fryar is in line to earn his first career start against the Texans.
Ten other players were also not at practice on Wednesday, including safeties Budda Baker (NIR-Personal/thumb), Jalen Thompson (hamstring), and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle). The second-year safety was working off to the side with Thompson. The only true safeties seen during the open portion of practice were Kitan Crawford and Jaden Davis from the practice squad. Darren Hall took part in some safety drills.
Wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) and Xavier Weaver (hamstring) did not participate after both were sidelined last weekend. Also missing from practice were left guard Evan Brown (NIR-Personal), right tackle Kelvin Beachum (NIR-Rest), outside linebacker Josh Sweat (NIR-Rest), and defensive linemen Bilal Nichols (knee) and Dalvin Tomlinson (NIR-Rest).
The good news on the injury front was the return of first-round rookie Walter Nolen III. It was his first practice since injuring his knee on Nov. 23 against the Jaguars. Cornerback Max Melton (heel), running back Emari Demercado (ankle), defensive lineman L.J. Collier (knee), and offensive tackle Christian Jones (knee) were limited.
Houston had seven players miss practice on Wednesday, including running backs Nick Chubb (ribs) and Woody Marks (knee).
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report Week 15
Wednesday, December 10
S Budda Baker (NIR-Personal/Thumb)
OL Kelvin Beachum (NIR-Rest) - DNP
OL Evan Brown (NIR-Personal) - DNP
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Heel) - DNP
OL Paris Johnson Jr. (Knee) - DNP
DL Bilal Nichols (Knee) - DNP
OLB Josh Sweat (NIR-Rest) - DNP
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Ankle) - DNP
S Jalen Thompson (Hamstring) - DNP
DL Dalvin Tomlinson (NIR-Rest) - DNP
WR Xavier Weaver (Hamstring) - DNP
DL L.J. Collier (Knee) - Limited
RB Emari Demercado (Ankle) - Limited
OL Christian Jones (Knee) - Limited
CB Max Melton (Heel) - Limited
DL Walter Nolen III (Knee) - Limited
CB Will Johnson (Thumb) - Full
Houston Texans Injury Report Week 15
Wednesday, December 10
LB Azeez Al-Shaair (Ankle) - DNP (1st string)
DE Denico Autry (Knee) - DNP (2nd string)
OT Trent Brown (Hand) - DNP (1st string)
RB Nick Chubb (Ribs) - DNP (2nd string)
CB Kamari Lassiter (Foot) - DNP (1st string)
RB Woody Marks (Knee) - DNP (1st string)
DT Sheldon Rankins (Elbow/Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
TE Harrison Bryant (Neck/Shoulder) - Limited
LB Jamal Hill (Hamstring) - Limited (3rd string)
LB E.J. Speed (Knee) - Limited (2nd string)
WR Justin Watson (Calf) - Limited
