Mack Wilson: Everything you need to know

Wilson (ribs) posted 60 tackles, six pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble in eight regular-season appearances in 2025. Wilson played all but two defensive snaps before the Cardinals' Week 8 bye, but a rib injury suffered Week 9 sidelined him for the rest of the campaign, which allowed rookie fourth-round pick Cody Simon to step into an every-down role alongside Akeem Davis-Gaither through Week 18. All three off-ball linebackers are under contract next season, so the defensive scheme under new head coach Mike LaFleur will determine who among them takes on one or two starting roles.

The Cardinals placed Wilson (ribs) on injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports. Wilson was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, but his placement on injured reserve means he'll be required to miss at least the next four games, making Week 15 against the Texans on Sunday, Dec. 14 the earliest he is eligible to return. Cody Simon will maintain a starting role at linebacker for as long as Wilson is sidelined.

Wilson (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports. Wilson will miss his second straight game with the injury. He failed to practice in any capacity last week, and he apparently has made little progress given that he was ruled out for Week 11 on Wednesday. Cody Simon should maintain an increased role in Wilson's absence.