MACK WILSON SR. NEWS

Cardinals may have found a potential star on their defense after career performance against 49ers GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Cardinals’ defense found itself without middle linebacker and team captain Mack Wilson Sr. for the second straight wee...

NOVEMBER 18 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Lands on injured reserve The Cardinals placed Wilson (ribs) on injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wilson was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, but his placement on injured reserve means he'll be required to miss at least the next four games, making Week 15 against the Texans on Sunday, Dec. 14 the earliest he is eligible to return. Cody Simon will maintain a starting role at linebacker for as long as Wilson is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

49ers in playoff hunt despite injuries, hope for QB Purdy's return vs. Cardinals on Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are two NFL teams that have had rough luck dealing with an avalanche of injuries so far this season, constantly shuffling important pi...

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Cardinals Win Clio Sports Awards For '18 Bars' Campaign Song, music video from linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. was for schedule release

NOVEMBER 13 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Ruled out again Wilson (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Wilson will miss his second straight game with the injury. He failed to practice in any capacity last week, and he apparently has made little progress given that he was ruled out for Week 11 on Wednesday. Cody Simon should maintain an increased role in Wilson's absence.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. out vs. 49ers after surgery for appendicitis

Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will miss Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers after having surgery this week for appendicitis

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Wilson (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The Alabama product didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday after sustaining a ribs injury in the Week 9 win over the Cowboys, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Wilson leads the Cardinals' defense in tackles through eight games this season, recording 60 stops and six passes defended, including one interception. While he's out in Week 10, expect rookie Cody Simon to operate as Arizona's top middle linebacker.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Wilson (ribs) did not participate in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The linebacker was also estimated to be a nonparticipant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Wilson injured his ribs in Arizona's win over Dallas on Monday night. At the moment, the middle linebacker who played on nearly every defensive snap across the first seven games of the season does not appear to be on track to play Sunday against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Wilson (ribs) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Impact Wilson suffered an injury to his ribs in the team's 27-17 win over the Cowboys, and he's now opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's contest in Seattle.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Cardinals injury report: CB Max Melton, LB Mack Wilson sit out The Cardinals had a walkthrough on Wednesday, so this first injury report is an estimation.

NOVEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM

Arizona's Jacoby Brissett earns another start at QB after stellar play; Murray's status unclear

Jacoby Brissett’s excellent quarterback play has given the Arizona Cardinals’ season new life

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Exits game with rib injury Wilson (ribs) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Wilson appeared to sustain the injury early in the fourth quarter, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Monday's game. Cody Simon should see additional work at linebacker for as long as Wilson is out of the game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

QB Kyler Murray won't start, could play as Cardinals take 5-game skid into Dallas

Quarterback Kyler Murray won't start but could play for the Arizona Cardinals after missing two games with a foot injury

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Muted in Week 7 loss Wilson recorded three tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 27-23 loss versus the Packers.

Impact Wilson was on the field for all 53 of Arizona's defensive snaps Sunday, but that was still a season-low count for him, and his tackle total was also a season low. The Cardinals have a bye coming up in Week 8, so his next chance to get back on track will come in a Week 9 tilt at Dallas.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mack Wilson Sr. Speaks With The Media Mack Wilson Sr. speaks with the media following the Cardinals loss to the Packers.

OCTOBER 20 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Big Red Rage - Mack Wilson Sr. Producing For Cardinals Defense Ep. 738 - Linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. joined Paul Calvisi to discuss his strong start to the 2025 season at middle linebacker, being named te...

OCTOBER 17 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals try to snap a four-game losing streak when they host the Packers

The Arizona Cardinals hope to snap a four-game losing streak when they host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Mic'd Up: Mack Wilson Sr. Against The Colts Check out the Cardinals' trip to Indianapolis against the Colts through the prism of linebacker Mack Wilson Sr.

OCTOBER 16 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Leading tackler in loss Wilson recorded nine total tackles (six solo) and one interception in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Colts.

Impact The veteran linebacker from Alabama was dealing with an ankle injury prior to the Week 6 contest but still performed well, leading the Cardinals' defense with nine total stops. Additionally, he nabbed his first interception of the season, picking off Daniel Jones in the second quarter of Sunday's loss. Wilson has appeared in all six of Arizona's contests thus far, tallying a team-leading 50 total tackles and six passes defended. He's expected to remain an integral part of the team's defense heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Packers.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mack Wilson Sr. looks like an All-Pro DB on leaping INT vs. Daniel Jones Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. goes sky high for an interception on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.

OCTOBER 12 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Mack Wilson Sr. Intercepts Daniel Jones Cardinals ILB Mack Wilson Sr. intercepts Daniel Jones against the Indianapolis Colts.

OCTOBER 12 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Active in Week 6 Wilson (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Impact Wilson has been working through an ankle injury he picked up in the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. He played every defensive snap in the Week 5 loss to the Titans, racking up six total tackles and one pass defended and now slots in as a prominent member of the defense in a tough matchup against the Colts.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Colts Wilson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Wilson has been working through an ankle injury that he picked up during the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. He played every single defensive snap against the Titans in Week 5 and was limited in practice this past week, so his status for Sunday's game may not be announced by the Cardinals until approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited practice Wilson (ankle) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Wilson initially injured his ankle in the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks but has yet to miss a game this season. The 27-year-old every-down linebacker has logged 41 tackles (22 solo) and five pass breakups on 99 percent of the defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Wilson (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Wilson played all 67 of Arizona's defensive snaps in Week 5 versus the Titans, and it's not clear when he picked up the ankle injury. He'll have two more chances to log a full practice before the Cardinals release their final practice report of the week Friday.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE