Murphy-Bunting (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports. Murphy-Bunting missed the Cardinals' Week 8 win over the Dolphins after sustaining a neck injury the week prior, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Now that the first-year Cardinal has returned from injury, he's expected to start opposite Starling Thomas as part of Arizona's top outside cornerback duo.
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Murphy-Bunting (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports. Murphy-Bunting missed the Cardinals' Week 8 win over the Dolphins after sustaining a neck injury the week prior, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Now that the first-year Cardinal has returned from injury, he's expected to start opposite Starling Thomas as part of Arizona's top outside cornerback duo.
Williams (knee) has been designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Williams suffered the injury Week 1 and has been sidelined ever since. He'll now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before needing to be placed back on the 53-man roster. However, if he's healthy enough, he could return as soon as Sunday against the Bears. The Alabama product was signed to a two-year. $30 million contract in free agency to anchor the right side of the Cardinals' offensive line, so his potential return should be a significant boost for Arizona.
The Cardinals activated Robison (calf) off injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. The 2024 first-round pick out of Missouri has yet to make his NFL debut after sustaining a calf injury that's sidelined him since late August. However, Robinson's activation Monday suggests he's nearing a return to the field, despite logging three consecutive DNPs in Cardinals' practice last week. His practice participation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears will likely be the best indication of whether he can make his NFL debut in Week 9.
Stills recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and defended one pass in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Dolphins. The second-year pro from West Virginia saw increased opportunities as an edge rusher in Week 8 with both Darius Robinson (calf) and Dennis Gardeck (knee) sidelined, and he made the most of his chances. Stills was the only Cardinal to bring down Tua Tagovailoa in Sunday's win, notching his second sack in as many weeks. Even with Robinson potentially returning from injury for Week 9's matchup against the Bears, expect Stills to continue playing as one of the Cardinals' top edge rushers.
Thompson recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Dolphins. The Cardinals' top safety duo of Thompson and Budda Baker combined for a whopping 23 total tackles in Sunday's come-from-behind win. Thompson has proved to be an integral part of Arizona's defense this season, tallying 54 total tackles and two passes defended through the team's first eight contests. He's expected to continue starting alongside Baker as the Cardinals host the Bears in Week 9.
Baker recorded 12 total tackles (six solo), including one tackle for loss, and defended one pass in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Dolphins. Baker continued his impressive 2024 campaign in Sunday's win and has now accumulated 79 total tackles, including four tackles for loss, and two passes defended through the Cardinals' first eight games this season. The veteran safety is now tied for the fourth-most tackles in the NFL, and he's expected to continue making plays as the Cardinals host the Bears in Week 9.
Harrison hauled in six of seven targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-27 win over Miami. Fantasy managers who drafted Harrison were obviously starting him for today's matchup regardless of his recent results, so it was a strong signal for the future to see the the rookie go off for Arizona in an upset victory. The son of Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr. is now up to a 26-411-5 receiving line through eight contests, with most of that production coming in two games. GMs will hopefully continue starting Harrison following Sunday's downpour of production heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Bears.
McBride finished with nine receptions (11 targets) for 124 yards in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Dolphins. McBride took his ceiling to a new level after cracking the century mark in receiving yards for the first time this season Sunday. The 24-year-old has yet to score a touchdown this year, but that is the only thing holding the tight end back from becoming a must-start asset. McBride remains a strong play heading into next Sunday's tilt against Chicago.