Kendrick Bourne’s season might be done. The Cardinals wide receiver went down with a non-contact ankle injury in the final 21 seconds of the first half Sunday, completely derailing what was already shaping up to be a tough outing for him. He was running a route when his right ankle buckled, and he grabbed it instantly.
A Grim Scene in an Overtime Win
The injury struck during what turned into a nail-biter of a game, with the Cardinals ultimately pulling out a 33-30 overtime win against the Cowboys. Bourne’s one catch for 29 yards in that game now stands as a stark reminder of what could have been. Coach Mike LaFleur didn’t mince words after the game, acknowledging that the injury “did not look good.” The team is still running tests, but LaFleur followed up on Monday with the gut punch: Bourne’s season could be over.
“Pray For Me”: Bourne’s Social Media Update Echoes Coach’s Fears
Bourne, 31, isn’t holding back on social media either, clearly intimating that the initial diagnosis wasn’t good. He posted, “Pray for me. Hope I get good results today about my ankle.” When a player, especially a veteran, takes to social media like that, you know it’s serious. It confirms the fears LaFleur hinted at, painting a grim picture for the receiver’s future this year. If this is it, Bourne will finish 2026 with 26 receptions for 263 yards.
This is a tough blow for Bourne and for the Cardinals. As he continues undergoing tests, the team will have to figure out how to navigate the rest of their schedule without a key part of their receiving corps.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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