Cardinals star Michael Wilson out for remainder of the season with neck fracture in crushing blow, coach says
Arizona Cardinals star wide receiver Michael Wilson is out for the season after suffering a fracture in his neck.
Key points
- Wilson, 26, suffered the injury on the fourth play of the Cardinals’ 17-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, but continued to play.
- Beck would face difficult circumstances, as star rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is on injured reserve, and the team's wide receiver group consists largely of unproven players.
- Wilson signed a three-year, $75 million extension before Week 1 after emerging as Cardinals' No.
"Then obviously when the adrenaline wore down and he got his test today, that's when we knew." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Cardinals officially placed Wilson on IR on Tuesday.
"He said (during the game) he kind of had a kink in his neck, but he's such a warrior you didn't think much of it," head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters on Monday.
Additional details
- In nine games this season, Wilson had 51 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns.
- Starting quarterback Gardner Minshew may need season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to ESPN.
- The Cardinals recently traded Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, so rookie quarterback Carson Beck would start if Minshew is unable to play.
- Unfortunately for the Cardinals, the injury news didn’t stop with Wilson.
- LaFleur said Wilson’s injury creates opportunities for other players to step up and show what they can do.
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