GLENDALE – Ahead of the team’s Week 2 matchup against one another, the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers have released its latest injury report. Arizona is preparing for its home opener, but it will be without two key players in backup tight end Tip Reiman and linebacker Cody Simon, while punter Blake Gillikin will be a game-time decision.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Panthers will be without big man defensive lineman Turk Wharton, with offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu is questionable ahead of Sunday’s game.
Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Tip Reiman (87) against the Kansas City Chiefs during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Full Cardinals and Panthers injury report:
- Cardinals:
- TE Tip Reiman (foot) OUT
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LB Cody Simon (concussion) OUT
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OL Will Hernandez (knee) QUESTIONABLE
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P Blake Gillikin (back) QUESTIONABLE
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- Panthers:
- DL Turk Wharton (hamstring) OUT
- OL Ikem Ekwonu (illness) QUESTIONABLE
Dec 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) takes the field during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
The Cardinals are coming off a gritty Week 1 win in the Big Easy vs. the New Orleans Saints, where some players got dinged up due to their opponents fast-paced style. The Panthers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars and start the season with two straight road games. Carolina will have to make it through the Arizona heat to try and avoid starting the year 0-2 for the fourth straight season.
What Cardinals TE Tip Reiman’s absence mean vs. Panthers in Week 2
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