The Arizona Cardinals officially ruled out tight end Trey McBride with a concussion for their Week 4 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!McBride did not practice all week after being placed in concussion protocol following a collision with Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch in the fourth quarter of Arizona’s 20-13 Week 3 loss to the Lions.
With McBride’s absence, Arizona (1-2) will have to rely a lot on backup tight ends Elijah Higgins and rookie Tip Reiman.
“That’s a strong room, a really good room,” coach Jonathan Gannon said of the tight ends after ruling McBride out Friday morning. “Their roles are going to change a little bit, all three of them, without Trey. But I’m very comfortable and confident.”
Terrifying play on this collision with Brian Branch and Trey McBride. pic.twitter.com/Ccf5aiOkkZ
— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) September 22, 2024
Defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga is also out being a non-participant in practice all week with a knee injury suffered against Detroit. Arizona placed starting defensive tackle Justin Jones on injured reserved earlier this week after he tore his triceps in the loss.
Two Cardinals offensive linemen are questionable in Isaiah Adams (thumb) and Kelvin Beachum (hamstring). Adams was added to the report after being limited in practice today, while Beachum missed the game against the Lions with his hamstring injury. Last week, the Cardinals elevated practice squad offensive tackles Jackson Barton and Charlie Heck to fill in for Beachum at the starting right tackle spot.
Budda Baker (quad), Dennis Gardeck (finger), Marvin Harrison Jr. (quad) and Dante Stills (shoulder) are all off the injury report and ready to go.
Austin Ekeler (concussion) and Clelin Ferrell (knee) were already ruled out earlier this week for Washington (2-1). Jamison Crowder (calf) is now also listed as out. No Commanders players are doubtful or questionable for Sunday.
Sunday’s game begins at 1:05 p.m. MST and the official inactives report will be released 90 minutes before kickoff.
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
