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Josh Weinfuss
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Cardinals vast receiver Michael Wilson is within the concussion protocol following a collision throughout Friday’s observe with security Budda Baker, coach Jonathan Gannon mentioned Saturday.
The left facet of Wilson’s head hit Baker’s proper knee as he went to the bottom in an try and catch a cross from quarterback Kyler Murray.
Each Wilson and Baker have been down for a couple of moments. Wilson ultimately stood up and walked off below his personal energy earlier than heading to the locker room alongside a coach. Baker held onto his proper knee earlier than standing and limping away.
Coach Jonathan Gannon described the play as “bang-bang.”
“I advised Mike, I imply it is unlucky what occurred, however he cannot … that is why I would like him to remain up,” Gannon mentioned. “I do know it is exhausting. That is their instincts to go dive for the ball, however in observe, that may result in some contact that you do not need to have occur.
“So, I do not fault him, however I do not need him going to the bottom, both.”
Gannon mentioned Baker was OK and can observe Saturday. Together with Wilson not training, vast receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. did not observe Saturday for the third straight day due to each a sore knee and an sickness that is spreading via the staff.
With Arizona down two of its beginning receivers in observe, possibilities will open up for gamers additional down the depth chart to get extra reps, which Gannon described as an “superior” alternative.
“Guys received to get in there and present what they will do,” Gannon mentioned. “It does not matter actually the way you get your alternative — what do you do with it?
“So, there will be guys out and in of the lineup as we speak. We’re mixing and matching just a little bit as we speak, placing some stress, hopefully creates some stress and anxiousness with some guys to maneuver round totally different spots, see how they reply.”
