The first official injury report for Week 10 is out, and both the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals are walking into State Farm Stadium with plenty of names on the list.
Arizona’s Wednesday report featured several notable absences, led by Budda Baker, Hjalte Froholdt, Jon Gaines II, Roy Lopez, Isaac Seumalo, Josh Sweat and Mack Wilson Sr. Baker was listed as a rest day, while Froholdt was dealing with a concussion, Gaines with an ankle issue, Lopez with toe and ankle injuries, Seumalo and Sweat with rest, and Mack Wilson Sr. with rest, knee and ankle concerns.
The Cardinals also had a group working in a limited capacity: Zach Carter, Bam Knight, Hunter Long, Max Melton, Dante Stills, Jayden Williams and Andrew Wingard. Their injuries ranged from knee and concussion issues to shoulder and groin problems.
The biggest development in Arizona came at quarterback, where Carson Beck was officially named the starter for this weekend. That gives the third-round pick his first action of the season.
“Absolutely. Yes.
Any of these guys. Real excited for Carson.
Excited for the guys that are going to be catching the ball for him, particularly in the receiver room,” Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said today. Arizona’s receiver group has been hit hard by injuries, and LaFleur pointed to just how thin that room has become.
“I think our receiver coach (said) there’s five total catches amongst that whole group this year. Obviously, (WR) Zay (Jones) has caught some balls and stuff like that if he ends up being the one up, but (I’m) excited for all these guys to have a great opportunity to go compete this Sunday.”
Los Angeles had its own long list. Steve Avila, Kam Curl, Terrance Ferguson, Trent McDuffie and Puka Nacua did not practice, while Davis Allen, Joe Cardona, Myles Garrett and Colby Parkinson were limited.
Nacua is the headliner for the Rams. He had previously been expected to land on injured reserve, but that is no longer the case. Even so, he is still expected to miss Week 10 against Arizona.
With Davante Adams also out, the Rams could be short-handed on the road when they face the Cardinals again. Los Angeles will be looking for some payback after its earlier upset loss to Arizona at SoFi Stadium.
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