FRIDAY REPORT
While the injury report list was longer this week than in the previous two, the Cardinals won't rule anybody out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers. Cornerback Will Johnson did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful with a groin injury.
Fellow cornerback Max Melton (knee) is questionable to play after being carted to the locker room last weekend. He was a limited participant at practice each day. Also questionable to play is tight end Tip Reiman (foot), left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (knee), and interior offensive lineman Will Hernandez (knee).
Defensive lineman Dante Stills (elbow) did not receive a game status and will play this weekend.
The 49ers have ruled out wide receiver Jordan Watkins (calf) and offensive lineman Spencer Burford (knee). Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder) is questionable. Coach Kyle Shanahan said "it's highly unlikely that he'll start. We're just trying to see where he's at to see if he can be a (second string) or an emergency (third quarterback)." If Purdy does not play, the Cardinals will see Mac Jones.
49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) is also questionable.
THURSDAY REPORT
For the second practice in a row, cornerback Will Johnson (groin) did not participate. He was the only player who missed practice. The rookie spoke to the media following Wednesday's practice and when asked if he feels optimistic about playing this weekend, he said "I'm optimistic about everything." Game status designations will be included in Friday's injury report.
Fellow cornerback Max Melton logged back-to-back practices in a limited role. Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) joined Melton as limited participants, as did offensive lineman Will Hernandez (knee) and tight end Tip Reiman (foot).
Linebacker Cody Simon (concussion) and Dante Stills (elbow) were full.
Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder) was limited on Thursday. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk and free safety Siran Neal, both dealing with concussions, were wearing non-contact uniforms during practice.
WEDNESDAY REPORT
The staff acknowledged that the Cardinals' run game needs to take a step up after James Conner finished in back-to-back games with under 40 rushing yards. Tight end Tip Reiman, who Kyler Murray called "the enforcer" returned to practice after missing last weekend with a foot injury. Reiman, limited during practice, is an integral part of many run blocking schemes.
Will Hernandez (knee) was an limited participant. Although he was ruled inactive, improving from instantly ruled out in Week 1 to questionable in Week 2 is encouraging for the interior offensive lineman.
Linebacker Cody Simon returned to practice limited after missing the previous week with a concussion. The rookie was not wearing a yellow non-contact jersey as he progresses through concussion protocol.
While losing Garrett Williams and L.J. Collier to injured reserve is a major blow to the defense, there was good news surrounding the corners. Max Melton was a limited participant after getting carted to the locker room with a knee injury on Sunday. Will Johnson (groin) said he is "really just taking it day by day right now." Johnson was the lone Cardinals to sit out all of practice.
Veteran offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum was granted his rest day. Defensive lineman Dante Stills (elbow) and tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) were limited
Eight different players did not practice for the 49ers, however, quarterback Brock Purdy did. He was limited after missing last weekend's game with a toe/shoulder issue. Kyle Shanahan said "he does have a chance" to play this weekend.
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report Week 3
Game status:
CB Will Johnson (Groin) - DOUBTFUL
CB Max Melton (Knee) - QUESTIONABLE
OL Will Hernandez (Knee) - QUESTIONABLE
OL Paris Johnson Jr. (Knee) - QUESTIONABLE
TE Tip Reiman (Foot) - QUESTIONABLE
Friday, September 19
CB Will Johnson (Groin) - DNP
CB Max Melton (Knee) - Limited
TE Tip Reiman (Foot) - Limited
LB Cody Simon (Concussion) - Full
OL Will Hernandez (Knee) - Limited
OL Paris Johnson Jr. (Knee) - Limited
DL Dante Stills (Elbow) - Full
DL Calais Campbell (NIR-Rest) - DNP
Thursday, September 18
CB Will Johnson (Groin) - DNP
CB Max Melton (Knee) - Limited
TE Tip Reiman (Foot) - Limited
LB Cody Simon (Concussion) - Full
OL Kelvin Beachum (NIR-Rest) - Full
OL Will Hernandez (Knee) - Limited
OL Paris Johnson Jr. (Knee) - Limited
DL Dante Stills (Elbow) - Full
Wednesday, September 17
CB Will Johnson (Groin) - DNP
CB Max Melton (Knee) - Limited
TE Tip Reiman (Foot) - Limited
LB Cody Simon (Concussion) - Limited
OL Kelvin Beachum (NIR-Rest) - Limited
OL Will Hernandez (Knee) - Limited
OL Paris Johnson Jr. (Knee) - Limited
DL Dante Stills (Elbow) - Limited
San Francisco 49ers Injury Report Week 3
Game status:
WR Jordan Watkins (Calf) - OUT (3rd string)
LT Spencer Burford (Knee) - OUT (2nd string)
LG Connor Colby (Groin) - QUESTIONABLE (2nd string)
WR Jauan Jennings (Ankle/Shoulder) - QUESTIONABLE (1st string)
QB Brock Purdy (Shoulder/Toe) - QUESTIONABLE (1st string)
Friday, September 19
DE Yetur Gross-Matos (Knee) - DNP (2nd string)
FB Kyle Juszczyk (Concussion) - Full (1st string)
LT Spencer Burford (Knee) - DNP (2nd string)
FS Siran Neal (Concussion) - Full (2nd string)
LT Trent Williams (Knee/Rest) - Full (1st string)
WR Jauan Jennings (Ankle/Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
RB Christian McCaffrey (Calf/Rest) - Full (1st string)
DE Nick Bosa (NIR-Rest) - Full (1st string)
QB Brock Purdy (Shoulder/Toe) - Limited (1st string)
RB Jordan James (Finger) - Full (3rd string)
WR Jordan Watkins (Calf) - DNP (3rd string)
LG Connor Colby (Groin) - Limited (2nd string)
Thursday, September 18
DE Yetur Gross-Matos (Knee) - Limited (2nd string)
FB Kyle Juszczyk (Concussion) - Limited (1st string)
LT Spencer Burford (Knee) - DNP (2nd string)
FS Siran Neal (Concussion) - Limited (2nd string)
LT Trent Williams (Knee/Rest) - Limited (1st string)
WR Jauan Jennings (Ankle/Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
RB Christian McCaffrey (Calf/Rest) - Full (1st string)
DE Nick Bosa (NIR-Rest) - Full (1st string)
QB Brock Purdy (Shoulder/Toe) - Limited (1st string)
RB Jordan James (Finger) - Full (3rd string)
WR Jordan Watkins (Calf) - Limited (3rd string)
Wednesday, September 17
DE Yetur Gross-Matos (Knee) - DNP (2nd string)
FB Kyle Juszczyk (Concussion) - DNP (1st string)
LT Spencer Burford (Knee) - DNP (2nd string)
FS Siran Neal (Concussion) - DNP (2nd string)
LT Trent Williams (Knee/Rest) - DNP (1st string)
WR Jauan Jennings (Ankle/Shoulder) - DNP (1st string)
RB Christian McCaffrey (Calf/Rest) - DNP (1st string)
DE Nick Bosa (NIR-Rest) - DNP (1st string)
QB Brock Purdy (Shoulder/Toe) - Limited (1st string)
RB Jordan James (Finger) - Full (3rd string)
