The status of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. for the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers remains uncertain ahead of the team’s injury report release on Friday afternoon. During a press conference, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon provided limited information but indicated that Murray, who is dealing with a foot injury, might not be cleared to play throughout the weekend.
Murray missed last week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, a decision made on Saturday night after he sustained his injury during a previous match against the Tennessee Titans. When asked if a similar situation could arise this week, Gannon responded, “See how it goes.” As a precaution, veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is being prepared to start. In his recent appearance, Brissett completed 27 of 44 passes for 320 yards, along with two touchdowns and one interception in the narrow 31-27 loss to the Colts.
Murray has shown impressive performance this season, completing 68.3% of his passes for a total of 962 yards, with six touchdowns and three interceptions across five starts. The two-time Pro Bowl selection has also rushed for 173 yards and one touchdown this season. This recent injury marks a significant setback for the quarterback, who had not missed a game since recovering from a torn ACL, which kept him out of action for the first nine weeks of the 2023 season.
On the receiving end, Harrison is still in concussion protocol after sustaining his injury during last week’s match. Gannon stated, “Whatever the protocol says, that’s what he’ll do,” when asked about Harrison’s potential availability for the game. This season, Harrison has recorded 22 receptions for 338 yards and two touchdowns, making him a key player for the Cardinals.
In addition to Murray and Harrison, running back Emari Demercado is confirmed to miss the game due to an ankle injury sustained against the Colts. As the Cardinals prepare for their matchup against the Packers, the team’s ability to field a competitive roster may depend significantly on the injury statuses of these pivotal players.
Fans and analysts will be closely monitoring updates as the Cardinals finalize their game preparations in the lead-up to Sunday’s encounter.
