Cardinals-Rams Wild Card injury report: Justin Pugh, Conner questionable

Arizona Cardinals left guard Justin Pugh, running back James Conner and wide receiver Rondale Moore will all be game-day decisions on Monday, head coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters on Saturday.

Kingsbury also said he was unsure what starting cornerback Marco Wilson’s availability will be, though the rookie practiced fully on Saturday.

Pugh practiced in a limited fashion due to a calf issue on Friday after he was a full participant on Thursday.

He watched from the side during the open portion on Saturday and did not practice.

“If (Pugh) weren’t able to go, that would not be ideal, but we have other guys who have played at a high level whether it’s (Sean) Harlow, Josh Jones,” Kingsbury said on Saturday.

Conner did not practice for two straight days with a ribs injury before participating in a limited fashion on Saturday.

Conner was active in the team’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday but left with the injury after previously dealing with a heel issue.

#AZCardinals RB James Conner was back at practice Friday.

Also present were LB Isaiah Simmons and RB Jonathan Ward.

OL Justin Pugh was watching with a sleeve on his calf. pic.twitter.com/QYC2WxOdw8

— Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) January 15, 2022

His counterpart, Chase Edmonds, practiced in a limited fashion for a second consecutive day on Friday but said Thursday he’s feeling good to go. He was a full participant on Saturday.

Moore, who was limited for a third straight day, has not played since Week 15 due to an ankle injury, and Wilson has been sidelined for two games with a shoulder issue.

“(Wilson) hasn’t practiced much up until this week,” Kingsbury said. “We’ll see how he feels before the game. We’re hoping we can get him in some capacity.”

While J.J. Watt is not yet listed on the injury report because he is technically inactive, he was limited in his return to practice on Thursday and Friday. He was participating in the open part of practice on Saturday as well.

Designated to return from the injured reserve on Friday, Watt made his return to the practice field Thursday to use the ensuing days to test out his recovering shoulder. He said Wednesday that he will not risk the team’s success in order to make a return for the team’s first playoff game since the 2015 season.

“We just got to get to Monday and see what his comfort level is and what he feels like and what we think he can do for us,” Kingsbury said this week.

The full injury report is listed below:

Player	Position	Injury	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Game Status
Zach Allen	DL	Ankle	DNP	Limited	Full	–
Kelvin Beachum	OL	NIR-Rest	DNP	–	–	–
James Conner	RB	Ribs	DNP	DNP	Limited	Questionable
Zach Ertz	TE	NIR-Rest	DNP	–	–	–
Antonio Hamilton	CB	Tooth	DNP	Limited	Full	–
Rodney Hudson	OL	NIR-Rest	DNP	–	–	–
Jonathan Ward	RB	Knee	DNP	DNP	Limited	Questionable
Chase Edmonds	RB	Ribs/Toe	Limited	Limited	Full	–
Rondale Moore	WR	Ankle	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Jordan Phillips	DL	Knee	Limited	Limited	Full	Questionable
Marco Wilson	CB	Shoulder	Limited	Limited	Full	Questionable
Demetrius Harris	TE	Shoulder	Full	Full	Full	–
Justin Pugh	OL	Calf	–	Limited	DNP	Questionable
Isaiah Simmons	LB	NIR-Personal	–	DNP	–	–

Player	Position	Injury	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Game Status
Aaron Donald	DL	NIR-Rest	DNP	Full	Full	–
Leonard Floyd	LB	Back	DNP	Full	Full	–
Buddy Howell	RB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
Taylor Rapp	S	Concussion	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Van Jefferson	WR	Shoulder	Full	Limited	Limited	Questionable
Matthew Stafford	QB	Toe	Full	Full	Full	–
Darious Williams	CB	Shoulder	Full	Full	Full	–

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