Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon addresses the media during a news conference at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 24, 2024. Syndication: Arizona Republic
GLENDALE – With players out and some on the fence for Week 16, the Arizona Cardinals elevated two players from the practice squad ahead of their home finale vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Arizona will have two cornerbacks out, Darren Hall and Max Melton, while two wide receivers are questionable for Sunday, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Xavier Weaver. In response to that news, the Cardinals will have wide receiver Steven Sims and cornerback Jaden Davis joining the team.
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Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steven Sims (18) makes a catch during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Davis and Sims career up to Sunday:
Sims is a six-year veteran that last played for the Baltimore Ravens, and even made a appearance in the Divisional round of last year’s playoffs. The 28-year-old went undrafted out of Kansas and has his career on four different teams. He started with the Commanders in 2019 and 2020, finishing his tenure with 61 catches for 575 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
Outside of Washington, Sims hasn’t gotten much reps on any of his next few teams. Sims signed with the Cardinals earlier in December, and after three weeks will make his debut for the team.
Jul 24, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jaden Davis (39) does drills with wide receiver Andre Baccellia (82) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Davis is a different story. The 24-year-old was drafted in the seventh round of the 2024 draft and has spent the past two seasons fighting for reps in preseason and training camps. During his two-year journey, Davis has been assigned to the practice squad and released from the team threes separate times. Week 16 will only be the second times Davis has been activated to active roster. Despite never appearing in an NFL game, he knows the system and could be ready to get his number call on Sunday.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
