The defensive lineman was the No. 16 overall pick out of Ole Miss in April\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n
Gannon said that Nolen injured the calf while working out and preparing for the season. The 21-year-old is expected to be a big part of the Cardinals\u2019 revamped defensive line as they try to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021.<\/p>\n
The Cardinals were 8-9 last season, which was a four-win improvement over the previous season.<\/p>\n
Gannon said he didn\u2019t know if Nolen\u2019s injury would linger into the regular season. One of Arizona\u2019s first-round picks last season \u2014 defensive lineman Darius Robinson \u2014 struggled with a calf injury that caused him to miss more than half of his rookie season.<\/p>\n
\u201cI really don\u2019t like to compare injuries, but (Nolen) hurt his calf,\u201d Gannon said. \u201cIt\u2019s a little different injury and they\u2019re obviously different people, so he\u2019s working hard to get back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gannon also said that defensive lineman Bilal Nichols (neck) and linebacker BJ Ojulari (knee) will be out at the beginning of camp as they continue to recover from injuries they suffered last season. All three players were put on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list<\/a>.<\/p>\n They can be activated from the list whenever they are medically cleared to practice.<\/p>\n Other than those three players, Gannon said the Cardinals are healthy and drama-free heading into training camp. The team\u2019s second-round pick \u2014 cornerback Will Johnson \u2014 signed his rookie deal on Tuesday, becoming the final player from this year\u2019s draft class to finalize his contract.<\/p>\n Second-year receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. reported to camp and was listed at 220 pounds, which is 11 pounds more than his rookie weight. Last year\u2019s No. 4 overall pick said he spent a good chunk of the offseason in the weight room, adding some muscle in an effort to come down with more contested catches.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel great,\u201d Harrison said. \u201cI feel a little faster, more powerful, stronger. Now I\u2019m ready to showcase it.\u201d<\/p>\n Harrison caught 62 passes for 885 yards and eight touchdowns during his rookie season. He\u2019s part of a Cardinals offense that is virtually unchanged from last season, starring a nucleus of quarterback Kyler Murray, running back James Conner, tight end Trey McBride and left tackle Paris Johnson Jr.<\/p>\n Murray \u2014 for a second straight offseason \u2014 took a group of the team\u2019s skill position players to California for several days of workouts and bonding. The 2019 No. 1 overall pick is entering his seventh NFL season.<\/p>\n Murray is a two-time Pro Bowl selection but still searching for his first playoff win.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s such a great leader, talks to all the guys, uplifts everybody and brings out the best in everyone,\u201d Harrison said. \u201cWhen it\u2019s time to turn that switch on, when it\u2019s time to go fast and go hard, he\u2019s the first guy to get everyone going.\u201d<\/p>\n NFC West Check-In: 49ers WR Jennings reports seeking new deal<\/a><\/p>\n
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