The Cardinals are expected to get running back Emari Demercado (ankle) back for Arizona’s game at the Texans on Sunday, while Houston is not expected to have running back Nick Chubb (ribs), according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Demercado has not played since Nov. 16 when he totaled 20 yards on seven touches. Chubb saw one carry last week for Houston before seeing minimal practice participation this week.
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) was a nonparticipant at practice throughout the week, while defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (knee) was a limited participant.
Nolen was ruled questionable for Sunday’s game, as Arizona (3-10) is ramping up to play the Texans (8-5) in Houston.
A handful of key Cardinals players were ruled out on Friday, including Harrison, starting guard Evan Brown and safeties Jalen Thompson and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson.
Cornerback Max Melton (heel) again did not participate and was ruled out after he was limited on Wednesday.
Running back Trey Benson had the rest of his season shut down after coach Jonathan Gannon announced he will not come off injured reserve. Starting left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is also out against the Texans after injuring his MCL.
Arizona Cardinals injury report against Houston Texans
Player
Pos
Injury
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Game Status
Budda Baker
S
NIR-Personal/Thumb
DNP
Full
Full
–
Kelvin Beachum
OL
NIR-Rest
DNP
Limited
Fill
–
Evan Brown
OL
NIR-Personal
DNP
DNP
DNP
Out
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR
Heel
DNP
DNP
DNP
Out
Paris Johnson Jr.
OL
Knee
DNP
DNP
DNP
Out
Bilal Nichols
DL
Knee
DNP
DNP
DNP
Out
Josh Sweat
LB
NIR-Rest
DNP
Limited
Full
–
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
S
Ankle
DNP
DNP
DNP
Out
Jalen Thompson
S
Hamstring
DNP
DNP
DNP
Out
Dalvin Tomlinson
DL
NIR-Rest
DNP
Limited
Full
–
Xavier Weaver
WR
Hamstring
DNP
DNP
DNP
Out
L.J. Collier (IR)
DL
Knee
Limited
Limited
Limited
Questionable
Emari Demercado
RB
Ankle
Limited
Limited
Limited
Questionable
Christian Jones (IR)
OL
Knee
Limited
Limited
Limited
Questionable
Max Melton
CB
Heel
Limited
DNP
DNP
Out
Walter Nolen III
DL
Knee
Limited
Limited
Limited
Questionable
Will Johnson
CB
Thumb
Full
Full
Full
–
Here’s what the injury picture looks like for Houston:
Houston Texans
Player
Pos
Injury
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Game Status
Azeez Al-Shaair
LB
Ankle
DNP
Full
Full
–
Denico Autry
DL
Knee
DNP
Limited
Full
–
Trent Brown
OL
Hand
DNP
Full
Full
–
Nick Chubb
RB
Ribs
DNP
DNP
Limited
Questionable
Kamari Lassiter
CB
Foot
DNP
DNP
Limited
–
Woody Marks
RB
Knee
DNP
Limited
Full
–
Sheldon Rankins
DL
Elbow/Shoulder
DNP
Full
Full
–
Harrison Bryant
TE
Neck/Shoulder
Limited
Full
Full
Questionable
Jamal Hill
LB
Hamstring
Limited
Full
Full
–
E.J. Speed
LB
Knee
Limited
Limited
Limited
Questionable
Justin Watson
WR
Calf
Limited
Full
Full
Questionable
Tytus Howard
OL
Personal
–
DNP
–
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