Xavier Weaver - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Placed on IR Weaver (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Cardinals on Monday.

Impact The wide receiver suffered a concussion earlier in camp but cleared the protocol in time for Arizona's preseason clash with Dallas on Aug. 22. Unfortunately, in that game, he injured his hamstring, prompting the move to IR. The severity of Weaver's injury remains unclear, but to play in 2026, he would have to reach an injury settlement with the Cardinals.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gets involved before injury Weaver (concussion) caught three of five targets for 31 yards during Thursday's 33-30 preseason loss versus the Panthers.

Impact Weaver was second among Arizona receivers in targets in the preseason opener, but he finished out the day in concussion protocol. He is a legitimate candidate to earn a depth role among Cardinals receivers in 2026 provided he can get back on the field in good time.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with concussion Weaver is missing time during training camp with a concussion, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Weaver presumably suffered the concussion during a training camp session, and there's no word yet on when he'll be available again. In the meantime, rookie fifth-rounder Reggie Virgil and free agent acquisition Devin Duvernay could get a bump up in the receiver rotation.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gets more run in second season Weaver compiled seven catches (on 13 targets) for 67 yards and two kick returns for 51 yards in 10 regular-season contests in 2025.

Impact Prior to Week 11, Weaver earned a scant 22 offensive snaps in four appearances, but in the six games in which he was available after that point, his weekly snap shares ranged from 44 to 78 percent. He played second fiddle, at best, in the receiving corps behind Michael Wilson, who emerged as the Cardinals' No. 1 WR in the second half of the campaign while Marvin Harrison battled first a heel injury and then a foot issue, but Weaver made only minimal marks in box scores. A 2024 undrafted free agent, he heads into the offseason as one of seven wide receivers under contract for Arizona, but considering two of those are Wilson and Harrison, Weaver doesn't have much upward mobility in this offense.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two catches in Week 17 Weaver recorded two catches (on three targets) for 24 yards during Sunday's 37-14 defeat at Cincinnati.

Impact Weaver ranked second among Cardinals wide receivers in snap share (67 percent) behind Michael Wilson (86 percent), which was somewhat aided by Marvin Harrison's (33 percent) early exit in the fourth quarter after he suffered what eventually was called a foot injury (as opposed to his lingering heel issue). The workload was Weaver's third highest of the campaign, and the second-year pro actually set a career high in receiving yards Sunday. Even if Harrison is inhibited or sidelined Week 18 at the Rams, Weaver is an unlikely candidate to produce in that contest considering Wilson and TE Trey McBride have been absorbing most of the targets down the stretch of the current campaign.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs in return Weaver caught both of his targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.

Impact The Colorado product had missed the Cardinals' two games due to a hamstring injury, but he returned and tallied the fourth-most receiving yards on the team during Sunday's loss. Weaver has appeared in eight games this season, catching five of 10 targets for 43 yards. He's expected to remain a depth option in Arizona's receiving corps in the Week 17 matchup against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Week 16 Weaver (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game at Atlanta, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Weaver has missed the last two contests due to a hamstring injury, but his return to action coincides with Marvin Harrison's (heel), meaning the former likely will remain a tertiary player in the Cardinals' passing game in Week 16. Fellow WRs Michael Wilson, Jalen Brooks and Steven Sims also are available to the offense.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 16 Weaver (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Any fantasy interest in Weaver likely would entail Marvin Harrison (questionable - heel) missing another game, and even then it would only be a consideration in the deepest of formats. Weaver appears truly questionable after logging limited practices Wednesday through Friday this week.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Weaver (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Weaver maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough, but he now has just one more chance to get back to full this week, or else he'll be at risk of entering the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game versus the Falcons. With Marvin Harrison also being limited this week after missing the last two contests due to a heel injury, Michael Wilson and Jalen Brooks are the only healthy wide receivers on Arizona's active roster at the moment.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at walkthrough Weaver (hamstring) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Both Weaver and Marvin Harrison (heel) returned to the practice field Wednesday, but both players have some work to do to prove their respective levels of health ahead of Sunday's game versus the Falcons. Currently, Michael Wilson and Jalen Brooks are the only healthy wide receivers on Arizona's active roster.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 15 Weaver (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Weaver has not yet practiced in any capacity since he popped up on last Thursday's injury report with a hamstring issue. With Marvin Harrison (heel) also ruled out versus Houston, expect at least one of Jalen Brooks, Bryson Green, Tejhaun Palmer, Trent Sherfield, or Steven Sims to be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Weaver (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Weaver hasn't practiced since last Thursday, when he initially popped up as limited due to a hamstring injury. He, along with top WR Marvin Harrison (heel), hasn't been able to mix into drills so far this week, seemingly putting both players on the outside looking in to play Sunday at Houston. Currently, Michael Wilson and Andre Baccellia are the only healthy options at the position on the Cardinals' active roster, while Jalen Brooks, Trent Sherfield, Tejhaun Palmer, Bryson Green and Steven Sims are possible practice-squad elevations for Week 15 action.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Weaver (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Both Weaver and Marvin Harrison (heel) sat out drills to begin Week 14 prep, meaning Michael Wilson and Andre Baccellia are the only healthy wide receivers on the Cardinals' active roster at the moment. The team elevated Jalen Brooks and Trent Sherfield from the practice squad for this past Sunday's game against the Rams, and similar transactions likely will come to pass if one or both of Harrison and Weaver are sidelined again Sunday at Houston. Ultimately, Weaver likely will need to practice Thursday and/or Friday in order to have a chance to suit up this weekend.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Inactive in Week 14 Weaver (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Rams.

Impact In a receiving corps that already was trending toward being without Marvin Harrison (heel) and Greg Dortch (chest) in Week 14, Weaver showed up on Thursday's injury report as limited due to a hamstring issue and then wasn't able to practice at all Friday, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game. Adam Schefter of ESPN then reported Saturday evening that Weaver wasn't in line to play this weekend, which now has come to pass. With Harrison also inactive and Dortch placed on injured reserve Saturday, the Cardinals will be rolling with Trent Sherfield, Andre Baccellia and Jalen Brooks at wide receiver behind clear-cut No. 1 option Michael Wilson.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looking unlikely for Week 14 Weaver, who is officially questionable to suit up against the Rams on Sunday due to a hamstring issue, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Cardinals No. 1 wideout Marvin Harrison (calf) and depth wideout Greg Dortch (chest, IR) have already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup, so Weaver could have a big role if he's able to suit up. However, he's not trending in the direction of being able to do so after logging an FP/LP/DNP practice progression during the week. Needless to say, Arizona's wide-receiver corps is going to be severely depleted, especially if Weaver is indeed inactive. Michael Wilson should get all the targets he can handle, while the team's other WR options will include Andre Baccellia along with practice-squad elevations Trent Sherfield and Jalen Brooks.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after DNP Weaver (hamstring) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Cardinals added Weaver to the injury report mid-week, listing him as a limited participant Thursday. An absence Friday supports the notion that Weaver was injured during Thursday's session, leaving him uncertain to play ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. With Marvin Harrison (calf) and Greg Dortch (chest) already ruled out, the Cardinals will need help from the practice squad behind Michael Wilson and Andre Baccellia.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Weaver (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact It appears to be a new issue for the wide receiver, as he was not listed on Wednesday's report. Weaver stands behind Marvin Harrison, Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch on the depth chart, but Harrison (heel) and Dortch (chest) haven't practiced yet this week. If both end up missing Sunday's game, Weaver could see significant playing time.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks in Week 13 Weaver failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Weaver went without a catch for the fifth time this season in the Cardinals' Week 13 loss. However, he still played 30 offensive snaps, which was the third-most amongst Arizona wideouts Sunday. Weaver has caught just three of eight targets for 24 yards in seven appearances this season, and he'll likely remain a minimal portion of the Cardinals' offense in the Week 14 matchup against the Rams.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Weaver (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Weaver logged a pair of limited sessions earlier in the week, which was capped off with a full session Friday that confirms his availability for Sunday's contest. The wide receiver earned 73 percent and 68 percent offensive snap shares the last two weeks in the absence of Marvin Harrison (appendix). With Harrison questionable for Sunday's matchup, if he is unable to go Weaver is in line to continue being utilized at a high rate by the Cardinals' offense.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder issue Weaver practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Weaver made four brief appearances through the first 10 weeks of the season, but Marvin Harrison's appendectomy has opened up snaps and targets over the last two games, a span in which he earned at least 67 percent snap shares and hauled in three of six targets for 24 yards. Harrison returned to drills Wednesday as a limited participant, and if he's able to suit up Sunday at Tampa Bay, Weaver likely would be relegated to his previous sparse role in Arizona's offense.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs nine yards vs. Jacksonville Weaver caught one of three targets in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact With Marvin Harrison (appendix) sidelined for the second consecutive game Sunday, the second-year pro from Colorado operated as Arizona's No. 3 wideout. However, that increased role didn't lead to production, as Weaver tallied the sixth-most receiving yards on the Cardinals in the Week 12 loss. The 25-year-old has now appeared in six games and caught three of seven targets for 24 yards across 130 offensive snaps. He's likely to continue playing a depth role in the receiving corps in the Week 13 matchup against the Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missed opportunities cost Cardinals in 27-24 overtime loss to Jaguars

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Lawrence throws 3 TD passes, Little kicks 52-yard FG in OT as Jaguars beat Cardinals 27-24

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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Lawrence throws 3 TD passes, Little kicks 52-yard FG in OT as Jaguars beat Cardinals 27-24