Andrew Wingard suffered bone bruise vs. Giants, timeline for return uncertain
Cardinals safety Andrew Wingard went down with the injury during the first quarter of Arizona's Week 4 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday.
Andrew Wingard #28 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after a defensive stop during the second quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
(Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Arizona Cardinals safety Andrew Wingard is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee from Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Fowler added a timeline for Wingard’s return is uncertain but that it’s overall good news for the veteran.
Wingard went down in the first quarter of Arizona’s 36-24 loss to New York. He was carted off the field and did not return to action.
The veteran quickly inserted himself as a defensive starter in his first season with the franchise. He beat out Rabbit Taylor-Demerson for the role and has fit in nicely alongside Budda Baker in the secondary.
He has recorded an interception, one pass defensed, a forced fumble and a team-leading three tackles for loss in four games played.
With Wingard on the shelf, undrafted rookie safety Wydett Williams stepped in as the next man up.
He’ll likely see more snaps come his way while Wingard recovers.
“Dett did great. He’s been prepared. He’s been working hard. Ever since he got here, he’s been locked in and doing what he needs to do,” cornerback Garrett Williams said on Monday.
“Nobody was really worried about him going in because he stays ready, he’s prepared and he’s shown himself. Even in the preseason, he’s stood out and it’s carrying it over to the season.”
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There was a definite drop-off Defensively when Andrew Wingard went down on Sunday. Hopefully his injury is short term. Wingard has turned out to be a good pickup. While I don't think he's as good a Jalen Thompson was vs the run, I think he's a better fit defending the pass and working with Budda Baker.
I liked the effort and the overall play of Wydett Williams, and hope that Rabbit concentrates on Special Teams, because he's overmatched playing Safety. Lions will definitely be going after Wydett.
The Cardinals have a chance this week vs Detroit. Playing in front of the home crowd should help, plus the Lions are struggling defensively to stop anyone. Arizona would have an even better chance if some players finally get healthy. Wondering what the status of James Conner and Tip Reiman is? From what I've read, it doesn't sound like Reiman will be back anytime soon. Conner has cleared the 4 week IR, but the Cardinals have not yet announced that he is on the 21 day practice window. Cardinals would really be helped by their return.
I argued with someone at the start of the season about how long Jeremiyah Love's high ankle sprain would be an issue. Turns out I was wrong as that injury seems to be lingering, which explains why LaFleur didn't have Love on the field more in the 2nd half. In retrospect, now that I look back at film of Love from this year compared to how he did at Notre Dame, I'm thinking that ankle sprain has taken away some of Love's quickness as well as his top gear (speed/ explosion). Love has so much potential, I don't want to see him rushed back, as high ankle sprains can quickly become chronic