The Arizona Cardinals did not have anyone begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list and have not had anyone either opt out of the season or get placed on the COVID-19 list. However, on Sunday, two players appeared on the NFL transaction list for the team.
Right tackle Marcus Gilbert and tight end Maxx Williams, both expected to be starters, were designated with non-football illnesses.
They still count against the 80-man offseason roster but will not be able to work out yet.
Gilbert is coming off a torn ACL but head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he was supposed to be ready to go.
The NFI designation suggests that both Gilbert and Williams are dealing with something other than the coronavirus.
If they are not cleared of the designation before the season begins, they will have to sit out at least the first six weeks of the season.
Gilbert’s health is something to watch. He has only played in 12 games over the last three seasons.
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