The Arizona Cardinals are in their second week of training camp and, while there have been no serious injuries like with other teams, they are missing some starters.
Defensive end J.J. Watt is on PUP with a hamstring injury and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips has been out for a few days.
We can add receiver Christian Kirk and guard Brian Winters.
Kirk has been absent both days of practice this week. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who has chosen not to disclose any details of any injury on the team so far, indicated that Kirk won’t be out long and that it is a “minor deal.”
Winters’ undisclosed injury is a bit more serious.
Kingsbury noted Winter’s injury is “something not too serious” but would be out a couple of weeks. They will be cautious with his return, suggesting it could be some soft-tissue injury.
When it comes to training camp and preseason injuries for expected starters and contributors, the Cardinals are always cautious. There is no need to risk further injury for the time of year that doesn’t count.
Based on what Kingsbury said, it is possible Kirk could be well enough to play a few snaps in the team’s preseason opener next Friday night against the Dallas Cowboys. As for Winters, it would seem that he might possibly be ready for their second preseason game.
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