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Jess Root

Cardinals inactives: Budda Baker, Dre Kirkpatrick, Jordan Phillips will play vs. Lions

The Arizona Cardinals will kick off in a little while against the Detroit Lions. They have released their inactive list for Week 3. There are no real surprises.

What is notable is who is going to suit up. Cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick and defensive lineman Jordan Phillips, both of whom were listed on the final injury report of the week as questionable for the game, are active and will play.

Safety Budda Baker, who has a thumb injury that will reportedly require surgery this week, is also active is set to play,

Here is the full list of inactive for the Cardinals.

  • QB Brett Hundley
  • RB Eno Benjamin
  • C Mason Cole
  • WR Christian Kirk
  • OL Josh Miles
  • DL Leki Fotu

Cole and Kirk were both ruled out with injuries this week.

The Cardinals promoted undrafted rookie running back Jonathan Ward to the active roster. He is active over seventh-round pick Eno Benjamin. Presumably, Ward will play on special teams.

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