Cardinals star Michael Wilson out for remainder of the season with neck fracture in crushing blow, coach says
Michael Wilson played through a neck fracture against the Seattle Seahawks before the Arizona Cardinals learned their No. 1 wide receiver is done for the year.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has suffered a fracture in his neck and will miss the remainder of the season. The injury occurred during Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, and Wilson continued to play before the severity was known. Quarterback Gardner Minshew may also require season-ending surgery for an elbow injury.
- Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is out for the season with a neck fracture.
- Wilson suffered the injury during the game against the Seattle Seahawks but continued to play.
- Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed the severity of the injury on Monday.
- Wilson had signed a three-year, $75 million extension before Week 1 and was the Cardinals’ No. 1 wide receiver.
- Starting quarterback Gardner Minshew might need season-ending surgery for an elbow injury.
- The Cardinals are thin at wide receiver with Wilson injured and Marvin Harrison Jr. traded.
- Rookie quarterback Carson Beck would likely start if Minshew is unable to play.
- Star rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is also on injured reserve.
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