Elijah Wilkinson: Everything you need to know

Wilkinson signed with the Cardinals on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The veteran offensive lineman started all 17 games for the Falcons in 2025, and he has started 62 of the 96 regular-season games he's played in during his career. Wilkinson should have a chance to at least compete for a spot in Arizona.

The Falcons re-signed Wilkinson to a one-year contract Thursday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports. Wilkinson looks set to reprise a familiar reserve role at guard for the 2025 season. He appeared in just two games with Atlanta in 2024, taking one total offensive snap and eight snaps on special teams. Back in 2023, he started nine of 10 appearances with the Cardinals.

Wilkinson was set to miss his second straight game of the season after sustaining a neck issue in practice leading up to Week 7. He'll be forced to sit out for the next four games and will be eligible to return against the Rams on Nov. 26. Dennis Daley -- who signed a two-year deal with Arizona in free agency -- is set to start at left guard in Wilkinson's absence.