- May 21, 2026
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The Arizona Cardinals are facing a crisis at quarterback and wide receiver after losing two starters for the remainder of the year.
Wide receiver Michael Wilson will miss the rest of the season with a neck fracture suffered on the fourth offensive play Sunday against Seattle, coach Mike LaFleur announced. Wilson caught a 17-yard pass from Gardner Minshew before being tackled by Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, landing on his head. Wilson initially told the team he had only a kink in his neck and continued playing.
"He's such a warrior that he didn't think much of it," LaFleur said.
Wilson finishes with 51 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns. He signed a three-year, $75 million extension in September.
Minshew probably needs season-ending surgery on his right UCL after a hit from Seahawks linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. on the final play of the first half. Sources said Minshew is seeking additional medical opinions.
Rookie Carson Beck will start Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. The Cardinals also plan to sign veteran Josh Johnson from the Bengals' practice squad.
Arizona has now lost Wilson, Jalen Brooks and Kendrick Bourne at receiver, leaving only Simi Fehoko, Devin Duvernay, Reggie Virgil and Harrison Wallace III active.
Mickey's Angle: The Cardinals are decimated at the two most important positions on offense. Beck faces a brutal first start against the Rams with almost no experienced targets.
Source: ESPN (also reported by ProFootballTalk, CBS Sports) - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.