Kelvin Beachum officially inactive, Greg Dortch good to go vs. Lions

GLENDALE — Cardinals right tackle Kelvin Beachum is officially inactive for Arizona’s Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions.

Beachum was a surprise addition on the injury report this week with a hamstring injury that popped up on Thursday. He did not practice the next day.

It’s another tough blow for the Cardinals offensive line, which was already down starting right tackle Jonah Williams due to a knee injury suffered in Week 1.

With Beachum sidelined, the Cardinals will likely turn to offensive lineman Jackson Barton at right tackle. Barton on Saturday was elevated from the practice squad for a second straight week.

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Charlie Heck, who was another practice squad elevation this week, is also in the mix to see snaps.

Other Cardinals inactives include cornerback Darren Hall, linebackers Jesse Luketa and Victor Dimukeje, offensive lineman Jon Gaines II, tight end Travis Vokolek and wide receiver Xavier Weaver.

For the Lions, safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr., linebackers Alex Anzalone and James Houston, offensive linemen Giovanni Manu and Colby Sorsdal and wide receiver Isaiah Williams are inactive.

Cardinals WR Greg Dortch active

The good news for the Cardinals ahead of Sunday’s matchup is slot man Greg Dortch’s active status.

Dortch popped up on Friday’s injury report with a hamstring issue. He was limited to finish the week of practice.

Having Dortch available could be huge for the Cardinals offense this week after seeing what the past two Lions opponents did to Detroit out of the slot.

Defensive lineman Dante Stills, who was questionable with a shoulder issue, is also active.

Catch Cardinals-Lions at 1:25 p.m. on the Arizona Sports app, 98.7 and arizonasports.com.

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