Cardinals head to Seattle for crucial rubber match
The Arizona Cardinals head into the State of Washington this weekend for a crucial rubber match against the Seattle Seahawks, playing away after the Seahawks decisively thumped them 31-7 back in Week 2, Revenge of the Birds reported.
Three key players ruled out of the road trip
While the Cardinals roster remains relatively healthy as a whole, three key players will not make the trip. Offensive guards Jon Gaines and Jayden Williams, along with running back Bam Knight, have been ruled out for the contest.
Williams sidelined following knee injury
Williams initially stepped into the season as the primary backup to left tackle Paris Johnson, who is currently sidelined on injured reserve. Having appeared in all eight games with four starts, Williams suffered a knee injury during the matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
🚨 Week 9 Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks Injury Report: Players Ruled OUT Arizona Cardinals: RB Bam Knight OT Jayden Williams OG Jon Gains II Players Ruled OUT Seattle Seahawks: WR Rashid Shaheed DL Leonard Williams OT Charles Cross QB Sam Darnold OGQuenton Nelson DL… pic.twitter.com/qvdRnbRP6o
Adams returns to claim starting right guard role
Meanwhile, Gaines spent training camp battling Isaiah Adams for the starting right guard job. Adams claimed the Week 1 starting role before suffering an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve. Having recently completed his 21-day practice window, Adams is now listed as available to play and is expected to start, with Hayden Conner serving as the backup.
Backfield adjustments ahead of kickoff
In the backfield, Knight remains in the league’s concussion protocol, a recovery process that typically requires ten days to clear. The active running back room now features Tyler Allgeier and Evan Hull, while the practice squad includes Jermar Jefferson and veteran Jerome Ford. Coaching staff decisions point toward elevating one of the practice squad backs ahead of kickoff against Seattle.
