Arizona Cardinals injury update before matchup with Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals face a challenging situation ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Rookie safety Wydett Williams is sidelined with a concussion and will not be cleared to play this week, according to head coach Mike LaFleur. This leaves the team's depth tested, with only Budda Baker and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson available at safety. On a positive note, Kitan Crawford has been designated to return from injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in Week 1. He has started his 21-day practice window but has yet to be activated for the game. The Cardinals aim to bolster their secondary as they prepare for the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
- •Wydett Williams is out with a concussion and won't play against the Rams.
- •Only Budda Baker and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson are healthy at safety.
- •Kitan Crawford's practice window is open after returning from injured reserve.
- •Crawford suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 and can be activated at any time.
- •The Cardinals play the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals injury update: One safety out, one on way back
"The Arizona Cardinals have another injured safety, but one is on his way back to being able to play after missing games.
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