The Arizona Cardinals have made a tough decision, placing two key players on injured reserve. On Tuesday, the team announced that defensive lineman Bilal Nichols and kicker Matt Pratem will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
ESPN’s Schefter reports that Nichols is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a stinger he sustained in back-to-back games, including the recent tough loss. This setback is a significant blow to the Cardinals’ defensive line, which will now need to adjust without his presence.
Meanwhile, Prater has been battling a knee injury and hasn’t seen action in the last two games. In his absence, the Cardinals have promoted Chad Ryland from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Ryland has been impressive this season, converting 5 of 6 field goal attempts and both extra points, proving he’s ready to step up when called upon.
In a further shake-up, the Cardinals have also released tight end Jordan Murray and offensive lineman Austen Pleasants from their practice squad. As the team navigates these changes, fans will be eager to see how the roster evolves and who will rise to the occasion in the coming weeks.
