The Arizona Cardinals are going with a backup kicker for the second straight week. They released their inactive list 90 minutes before their game on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
Kicker Matt Prater, questionable for the game with a left knee injury, was deactivated. That meant Chad Ryland, who made 3-of-4 field goals last week against the 49ers, including the game-winning 35-yard kick, would go again in Green Bay.
Here are the players that were inactive for the game for the Cardinals.
- K Matt Prater
- CB Darren Hall
- LB Victor Dimukeje
- LB Xavier Thomas
- TE Travis Vokolek
Cornerback Garrett Williams returns to the lineup after a week off with a groin injury. For the second straight week, Thomas is inactive. Linebacker Jesse Luketa, who forced a key fumble last week, will get to play.
Rookie receiver Xavier Weaver is active for the first time this season and will make his NFL debut. He was the practice player of the week and wore the Pat Tillman No. 40 jersey all week in practice.
All their offensive linemen are active for this game, including Jon Gaines II, who is active for the second straight week. He made his 2024 debut last week after being the team’s practice player of the week and wearing the Tillman jersey all week leading up to the game.
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