Edge rusher Josh Sweat just landed on the Arizona Cardinals’ injury report with a groin injury, making him questionable for Sunday’s road game against the New York Giants. This isn’t just a minor setback, either; it’s another red flag waving for a team that’s apparently been seeing them since the offseason began.
Sweat’s Week Takes a Turn, Other Cardinals Out
Talk about a gut punch for the Cardinals’ pass rush. Sweat, who fully participated in practice on Thursday, was suddenly limited on Friday and now has this groin issue. It’s possible the injury popped up during that Friday session, and now he is a question mark for Week 4. Adding to the defensive woes, safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson is officially out for Sunday’s contest, sidelined all week with a back injury. That’s two key defensive pieces either out or up in the air.
Other Key Players Set to Go, Giants Have Their Own Niggles
While Sweat and Taylor-Demerson are causing headaches, the Cardinals did get some good news on other starters. Safety Budda Baker, center Hjalte Froholdt (knee), nose tackle Roy Lopez (groin), defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (shoulder), left guard Isaac Seumalo, and inside linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (thumb) all finished the week without a game status designation. That means they should be ready to roll against the Giants.
Speaking of the Giants, they have their own list of players who will likely suit up despite some bumps and bruises. Cornerback Tae Banks (calf), safety Elijah Campbell (foot), cornerback Nic Jones (shoulder), safety Tyler Nubin (calf), and fullback Patrick Ricard (nose) are all clear. Even left tackle Andrew Thomas, who was limited on Friday with a groin injury, has no game status designation, suggesting he’ll be on the field. Center John Michael-Schmitz was DNP on Friday due to a personal matter but also has no game status, so expect him back. Running back Tyrone Tracy (knee) also looks good to go.
This Cardinals team heads to New York with Josh Sweat’s status hanging in the balance, a huge question mark for their pass rush against the Giants. With “an offseason of red flags” already mentioned, you know they can’t afford any more stumbles this early in the season. Can they overcome these injury concerns on the road? Sunday will tell.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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