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Kyler Murray knows how to protect himself, rarely taking many big hits. The Texans, though, got some shots in on the quarterback, giving the Cardinals a scare early in the game. Murray was sacked four times and hit five other times in the pocket. In addition, he took a vicious blow from Maliek Collins, who [more] … [Read more...] about Kyler Murray insists he is OK after taking some big hits Sunday

J.J. Watt and DeAndre Hopkins remain two of the biggest stars in Houston Texans history, but they are a big part of the Cardinals now. Neither had a huge hand in Sunday’s victory over their old team, but it likely didn’t feel any less satisfying. Watt made one tackle and had a quarterback hit, and [more] … [Read more...] about J.J. Watt, DeAndre Hopkins revel in Cardinals’ 31-5 victory over the Texans

Kliff Kingsbury learned early on Sunday morning that he had the second negative COVID-19 test he needed to be allowed to coach the Cardinals in Sunday’s game against the Texans and he was on the sideline for the 31-5 win that moved his team to 7-0 on the season. It was hardly business as usual [more] … [Read more...] about Kliff Kingsbury felt a “little disconnected” in return to Cardinals sideline

The Packers will be without their defensive coordinator in Thursday night’s big showdown with the Cardinals. Green Bay defensive coordinator Joe Barry has tested positive for COVID-19, according to NFL Network. That means Barry will be in isolation at least through Thursday night’s game, although he will still take part in virtual game planning. The [more] … [Read more...] about Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry tests positive for COVID-19

Tight end Zach Ertz had a memorable debut with the Cardinals on Sunday. Ertz caught a 47-yard touchdown from Kyler Murray in the 31-5 win and that made him the first player in NFL history to catch touchdowns for two different teams in back-to-back weeks. Ertz scored for the Eagles on Thursday night in Week [more] … [Read more...] about Zach Ertz: We have a lot of talent, I’ve never seen so much green grass in the middle of the field

Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Adams has indicated that he is fully vaccinated. That would suggest he had a breakthrough infection and tested positive today. Under NFL rules, fully vaccinated players can return as soon as they submit two negative tests at least 24 hours apart, which would [more] … [Read more...] about Packers put Davante Adams on COVID-19 reserve list

The Packers put wide receiver Davante Adams on the COVID-19 reserve list on Monday and their opponents on Thursday night have gotten a couple of players back from that list. The Cardinals announced that they have activated edge rusher Chandler Jones and defensive tackle Zach Allen from the list. Jones cleared COVID protocols over the [more] … [Read more...] about Cardinals activate Chandler Jones, Zach Allen from COVID reserve list

The Cardinals issued an estimated injury report on Monday that included players like wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, defensive end J.J. Watt, and quarterback Kyler Murray. Hopkins and Watt would not have practiced a day after helping the team to a 31-5 win over the Texans. Hopkins is listed with a hamstring injury while a shoulder [more] … [Read more...] about DeAndre Hopkins, J.J. Watt wouldn’t have practiced Monday; Kyler Murray listed as full participant

The biggest news on the health front for the Packers on Monday was wide receiver Davante Adams going on the COVID-19 reserve list, but the team also issued its first injury report ahead of Thursday’s game against the Cardinals. Cornerback Kevin King (shoulder, back) and linebacker Preston Smith (oblique) were both listed as limited participants, [more] … [Read more...] about Kevin King, Preston Smith listed as limited practice participants