Cardinals star Michael Wilson out for remainder of the season with neck fracture in crushing blow, coach says
Michael Wilson played through a neck fracture against the Seattle Seahawks before the Arizona Cardinals learned their No. 1 wide receiver is done for the year.
TL;DR
- Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is out for the season with a neck fracture.
- Wilson suffered the injury during the game against the Seattle Seahawks but continued to play.
- Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed the severity of the injury on Monday.
- Wilson had signed a three-year, $75 million extension before Week 1 and was the Cardinals' No. 1 wide receiver.
- Starting quarterback Gardner Minshew might need season-ending surgery for an elbow injury.
- The Cardinals are thin at wide receiver with Wilson injured and Marvin Harrison Jr. traded.
- Rookie quarterback Carson Beck would likely start if Minshew is unable to play.
- Star rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is also on injured reserve.