Cardinals injury report: Arizona WR Christian Kirk ruled out vs. Lions

Christian Kirk did not participate in practice this week as the Cardinals prepare for the Detroit Lions, and Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday before the official injury report was released that the receiver will sit out Sunday at State Farm Stadium.

Kirk pulled his groin and missed some time in a Week 2 win against the Washington Football Team before returning to the field. He finished out that game. Going forward, Kingsbury said the wideout is week-to-week and he hopes the injury is not long-term.

The injury means second-year pros Andy Isabella and KeeSean Johnson could receive action against Detroit.

Johnson had been sidelined on the COVID-19/reserve list until this week, while Isabella has been used sparingly. Isabella did have two catches for 67 yards — 54 came on one deep reception — in Week 2 during Arizona’s 30-15 win over the Washington Football Team.

Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (ankle) and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (neck) are questionable to play Sunday.

For the Lions (0-2), tight end Hunter Bryant is out Sunday. Safety C.J. Moore also popped up on the injury report with a calf issue. Receiver Kenny Golladay, who didn’t play in Weeks 1 or 2, returned to practice and will play on Sunday, according to NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport.

After a strong week of practice, #Lions top WR Kenny Golladay (hamstring) is set to make his 2020 debut vs. the #AZCardinals, source said. He was listed as questionable.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2020

Safety C.J. Moore (calf) and tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot) are questionable, while corner Desmond Trufant is doubtful (hamstring).

Here’s a look at both of Arizona’s and Detroit’s injury reports for their Sunday bout at State Farm Stadium.

Player	Position	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game Status
Mason Cole	C	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Larry Fitzgerald	WR	Not-injury related	DNP	Full	Full	–
DeAndre Hopkins	WR	Not-injury related	DNP	Full	Full	–
Christian Kirk	WR	Groin	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Dre Kirkpatrick	CB	Neck	–	–	Limited	Questionable
Jordan Phillips	DT	Ankle	DNP	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Byron Murphy	CB	Shoulder	Limited	Full	Full	–
Budda Baker	S	Thumb	Full	Full	Full	–

Player	Position	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game Status
Desmond Trufant	CB	Hamstring	DNP	Limited	Limited	Doubtful
Hunter Bryant	TE	Hamstring	Limited	DNP	DNP	Out
Kenny Golladay	WR	Hamstring	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Halapoulivaati Vaitai	OT	Foot	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Nick Williams	DT	Shoulder	Limited	Limited	Full	–
C.J. Moore	S	Calf	Full	Limited	DNP	Questionable

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