Cardinals Get Good News on Injury Report vs Rams

The Arizona Cardinals released their second injury report of Week 17 prep against the Los Angeles Rams.

Nov 3, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (2) against the Chicago Bears at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

TEMPE -- The Arizona Cardinals got some good news on their second injury report of Week 17 prep against the Los Angeles Rams.

Punter Michael Palardy returned to practice today after missing Tuesday due to illness. Palardy is replacing the injured Blake Gillikin for the rest of the year.

The other two DNP's from yesterday in Joey Blount (ribs) and Elijah Jones (ankle) again were not spotted at practice - they'll likely need a full day of participation tomorrow if they want to have a shot at playing on Saturday.

The #AZCardinals and #Rams injury report for Christmas. pic.twitter.com/GzJdhgVqOe

— Donnie Druin (@DonnieDruin) December 26, 2024

All of James Conner (knee), Kelvin Beachum (rest), Trey Benson (ankle), Evan Brown (neck), Baron Browning (neck), Matt Prater (knee), Darius Robinson (calf) and Mack Wilson Sr. (concussion) were on the practice field today.

This is especially good news on Wilson's front, as he was practicing in a regular jersey as opposed to a non-contact jersey, showing he's progressing through the stages of the league's concussion protocol.

A very good sign for the #AZCardinals as Mack Wilson is practicing and in a regular jersey (instead of a non-contact one)

James Conner, Trey Benson and Darius Robinson also spotted at practice.

Did not see Joey Blount or Elijah Jones. pic.twitter.com/EhNsAqlwUu

— Donnie Druin (@DonnieDruin) December 25, 2024

The Rams didn't have a single player on their injury report yesterday, and only Rob Havenstein (shoulder) was listed as limited today.

"It seems like a long time ago when we played the Rams Week 2, but (they are a) good football team. Obviously, they're playing really good ball right now," Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters.

"They protect the ball; they're playing good defense. I really think that the last couple games, when you look at them, they're playing really clean so that's the challenge to our guys. We have to be able to match that, play our brand of ball to have a chance to win, so (I’m) excited for the opportunity. We'll have a good day today, this week, and get ready to go.”

While Arizona is out of the postseason picture, the Cardinals can prevent Los Angeles from clinching the NFC West in Week 17.

The Rams and Cardinals will practice once more on Thursday before designating players as out, questionable or doubtful ahead of Saturday at SoFi Stadium.