J.J. Nelson injures shoulder against Bears, does not return to game

Sep 20, 2015, 12:26 PM | Updated: 1:40 pm

Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver J.J. Nelson injured his right shoulder against the Chicago Bears and did not return.

INJURY UPDATE: #AZCardinals WR J.J. Nelson (right shoulder) will not return.#AZvsCHI

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 20, 2015

Nelson does not have a catch this season. He was on punt return duty in the second quarter and muffed his return.

Follow @AZSports

Arizona Cardinals kick returner David Johnson returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Arizona Cardinals kick returner David Johnson (31) runs the opening kickoff or a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defenders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs the ball with Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kevin Minter (51) giving chase during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Military jets do a flyover during pregame ceremonies before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (55) sticks out his tongue before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hands off to running back Matt Forte (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals kick returner David Johnson (31) runs the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears receiver Josh Bellamy (11) runs for a touchdown after a pass reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy, right, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Marquess Wilson (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy (11) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, center, and wide receiver Josh Bellamy (11) celebrate a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Alex Okafor (57) walks off during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Chicago Bears safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) runs between Chicago Bears linebacker Shea McClellin (50), cornerback Sherrick McManis (27) and cornerback Alan Ball (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) dives to the end zone for a touchdown past Chicago Bears safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) rushes against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) scrambles away from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians argues a call with head linesman John McGrath (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) makes a catch under pressure from Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) rushes as Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson (22) chases after him during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) celebrates his touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals safety Deone Bucannon (20) strips the ball away from Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears head coach John Fox celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) reacts after making a first down against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (91) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears cornerback Alan Ball (24) reacts to a pass interference call against him during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears cornerback Alan Ball (24) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. The play was called interference against the Bears. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears head coach John Fox congratulates running back Jeremy Langford (33) after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) hands off to running back Matt Forte (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears linebacker Jared Allen (69) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson (22) celebrates after intercepting a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson (22) celebrates a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) throws a pass that was intercepted by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears linebacker Shea McClellin (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) celebrates a touchdown reception with running back Chris Johnson (23) and offensive tackle Earl Watford during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Comments

Comment guidelines: No name-calling, personal attacks, profanity, or insults. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate comments by reporting abuse.

comments powered by Disqus

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Sports

Cardinals’ Paris Johnson Jr. breaks down his move to left tackle: ‘I’ve done it at a high level’

Cardinals tackle Paris Johnson Jr. said moving to left tackle is a challenge but also a spot he's played at a very high level before.

14 hours ago

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray attempts a pass...

Tyler Drake

There’s nothing voluntary about these Arizona Cardinals OTAs

In the NFL rulebook, organized team activities are categorized as voluntary. In the Cardinals' Tempe training facility, they're anything but.

15 hours ago

Paris Johnson and Kyler Murray celebrate a touchdown...

Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ Paris Johnson Jr. starts OTAs moving to left tackle, Jonah Williams to right

The worst-kept secret within the Arizona Cardinals training facility is out: Paris Johnson Jr. is making the move to left tackle.

23 hours ago

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray runs from Colts pass rusher Kwity Paye...

Arizona Sports

Cardinals will hold joint practices with Colts in preseason

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said his team will hold joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts in the preseason.

23 hours ago

Arizona Cardinals celebrate a touchdown...

Tyler Drake

Cardinals Corner podcast: Predicting Arizona’s 2024 record

Taking a game-by-game approach, Cardinals Corner podcast co-hosts Tyler Drake and Lauren Koval give their win-loss predictions for Arizona.

1 day ago

David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the Chic...

Damon Allred

Former Cardinals RB David Johnson announces retirement from NFL

Former Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday via Instagram.

2 days ago