The Cardinals walked out of Texas with a 33-30 overtime win over the Cowboys after erasing a 14-point deficit, but the victory came with a heavy price. Arizona’s injury list grew fast Sunday, and several of the setbacks could shape the roster for weeks.
Jeremiyah Love was back after missing two games with an ankle injury, but his return didn’t last. He re-aggravated the ankle in the first half and never came back after finishing with nine carries for 23 yards.
His right foot twisted laterally, and the injury could be another high ankle sprain. More will be known in the coming days, but if that’s the diagnosis, the absence would likely stretch multiple weeks.
Kendrick Bourne also exited before halftime with a high ankle sprain. Afterward, head coach Mike LaFleur said Bourne’s injury "certainly didn't look good," which points to a lengthy absence, at least multiple weeks.
Bam Knight’s day ended after a hard hit and a fumble before halftime. He left with a concussion and will need to clear concussion protocol before returning.
Given the way he came off the field, it would be a surprise if he misses less than one game. LaFleur said after the game it was a neck injury, and that has cost some players the season already.
Jayden Williams suffered a knee injury in the second half and was ruled out immediately, usually a sign the injury could keep him sidelined for a while. If it turns out to be season-ending, the Cardinals would have lost two left tackles to season-ending injuries.
Reggie Virgil took a painful collision with the goalpost late in the fourth quarter while trying to make a catch. He was struck in the hip and lower back, then helped off the field visibly hurting. LaFleur said it was a lower back injury.
Michael Wilson played through the full game despite being limited in practice during the week with a rib injury, and afterward he said he is dealing with two broken ribs.
Arizona now turns to Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks with a roster that could look very different. Several moves appear to be coming.
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