GLENDALE – Another major injury strikes the Arizona Cardinals with wide receiver Michael Wilson being put in concussion protocol. Wilson suffered the injury when he attempted to catch a loose ball and hit his head against the right knee of safety Budda Baker. The 25-year-old headed to the locker room, while Baker stood up and limped to the sidelined.
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Cardinals wide out Michael Wilson (14) laughs with an official during Cardinals training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, on July 31, 2025. Syndication: Arizona Republic
Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon on Wilson’s injury:
“I told Mike, I mean it’s unfortunate what happened, but he can’t … that’s why I want him to stay up. I know it’s hard. That’s their instincts to go dive for the ball, but in practice, that can lead to some contact that you don’t want to have happen. So, I don’t fault him, but I don’t want him going to the ground, either.”
Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (left) runs after a catch against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Baker is okay, but Wilson will be joining his teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. on the sideline, who has missed three straight practices. Harrison has missed the few days of training camp with a sore knee and an illness, while Wilson will likely be out for over a week as he recovers from his head injury.
“Guys got to get in there and show what they can do,” Gannon said. “It doesn’t matter really how you get your opportunity — what do you do with it? So, there’ll be guys in and out of the lineup today. We’re mixing and matching a little bit today, putting some pressure, hopefully creates some pressure and anxiety with some guys to move around different spots, see how they respond.”
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon talks to players on the sideline during the team’s practice at State Farm Stadium on July 29, 2025. Syndication: Arizona Republic
Gannon has the next man up mentality, which has been what the Cardinals have been forced to adapt with the many injuries so far this training camp. Players have had torn ACLs, been hospitalized and other variety of injures that have Arizona grasping for a replacement. The team is trying to survive to make it to opening week against the New Orleans Saints, where it hopes to have Wilson return from concussion protocol.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
