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Cardinals place Joey Blount and Kenny Yeboah on injured reserve for season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:42 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Cardinals place Joey Blount and Kenny Yeboah on injured reserve for season

Summary

The Arizona Cardinals announced that safety Joey Blount and tight end Kenny Yeboah are on injured reserve for the 2026 season. Blount sustained a neck injury after a collision during practice on July 31, while Yeboah suffered a hamstring injury during the Hall of Fame game against the Carolina Panthers. Both players are ineligible for activation during the season. This marks the second consecutive season that Blount's year ends due to injury, having played only one game since signing a two-year contract. Yeboah also suffered injuries last season while with the Detroit Lions.

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•Joey Blount and Kenny Yeboah placed on injured reserve.
•Blount injured during practice; Yeboah hurt in Hall of Fame game.
•Both players cannot return during the 2026 season.
•Blount's injury marks a second straight season affected by injury.
•Yeboah had previous injury issues while with Detroit Lions.

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12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Lose Two Veterans For Season Following Hall of Fame Game

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The Arizona Cardinals will be without the services of two veterans for the 2026 season. The team announced that Blount, alongside tight end Kenny Yeboah, has been placed on injured reserve.Blount, 27, suffered a nasty collision with running back Bam Knight in practice on July 31. Arizona Cardinals on SI’s Donnie Druin provided video of […] The post Cardinals Lose Two Veterans For Season Following Hall of Fame Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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