GLENDALE — The Arizona Cardinals received some more injury bad luck, as wide receiver Michael Wilson has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a neck injury, according to ESPN insider Ian Rapoport.
Sources: #AZCardinals WR Michael Wilson is out for the season after suffering a neck injury. Brutal. https://t.co/zfSRK2ST0d
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2026
Wilson was having another productive season in Arizona, emerging as one of the team’s most reliable receiving options. Through nine games in 2026, he recorded 51 receptions for 546 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 10.7 yards per catch.
His production was particularly important for a Cardinals offense that has relied on multiple receiving options throughout the season. Wilson’s absence will leave another hole in the passing game as Arizona looks to finish the season strong.
Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Stanford product was coming off a career-best 2025 campaign, when he finished with 78 receptions for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games. It was his first 1,000-yard season since entering the league as a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Wilson had also continued to establish himself as a consistent contributor over his first four seasons, totaling 214 receptions for 2,665 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Jan 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) runs after the catch as Los Angeles Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (1) defends during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The wide receiver had also been dealing with broken ribs the previous week against the Dallas Cowboys.
Losing Wilson for the remainder of the season is another tough break for Arizona, which will now have to find a way to replace his production in the receiving corps.
Arizona Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson (14) signals a first down after his catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025.
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