In their final injury report ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, the Arizona Cardinals have two players who did not participate in Friday’s practice and one player remains limited. The Cardinals take on the Bills Sunday at Highmark Stadium, with kickoff set for 10:00 A.M. MST.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Here’s the official designation for players on both the Cardinals and Bills that appeared on the injury report for Friday.
Out
Cardinals
- WR Xavier Weaver (oblique)
Bills
- DE Javon Solomon (oblique)
Xavier Weaver’s status for the game was already reported earlier Friday. Running back Deejay Dallas would likely serve as the Cardinals’ primary kickoff and punt returner. The Cardinals will suit up with Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch, Zach Pascal, and Chris Moore at receiver for Week 1.
Questionable
Cardinals
- TE Tip Reiman (ankle)
- S Joey Blount (back)
Bills
- DE Dawaune Smoot (toe)
Reiman is listed as a limited participant for the second day in a row. His availability will likely determine what they do with their tight ends, with Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins. McBride is more of the typical in-line tight end whereas Higgins is more of the big receiver type of tight end who can line up in multiple spots on the field. Reiman profiles more as a pure blocker tight end in multiple tight end sets, but the Cardinals will need to be able to run the ball to beat the Bills so he’s an under-the-radar player to monitor.
After missing Thursday’s practice, Blount returned as a limited participant on Friday. The reserve safety and special teamer is more likely to have an impact in the kicking game than on defense.
The Cardinals can elevate two players from their practice squad on Saturday. Inactive players are announced 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday.
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Michael McDermott covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @MichaelMcDMLB
