” Hes been working through it and there has actually been progress, however I dont believe well know up until Sunday,” Kingsbury stated. “So, well see how he feels and if he can go, hell go. We dont desire to put him out there– its early in the year– if he isnt feeling his finest.”
TEMPE, Ariz.– Arizona Cardinals large receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be a game-time choice Sunday versus the Carolina Panthers, coach Kliff Kingsbury stated Friday afternoon.
Hopkins has actually been handling an ankle injury that kept him out of practice Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. He is formally noted as questionable for Sunday.
” Hes been resolving it and there has actually been progress, but I do not think well know up until Sunday,” Kingsbury said. “So, well see how he feels and if he can go, hell go. We do not desire to put him out there– its early in the year– if he isnt feeling his finest.”
Kingsbury stated he didnt know more about what the exact issue is with Hopkins ankle.
” Some sort of ankle issue that has advanced, but not sure if it needs to the point where he can do what he does on Sundays,” Kingsbury stated. “And thats what weve got to find out over the next 48 hours.”
Hopkins has actually established a credibility for being long lasting throughout his eight-year profession, missing out on simply 2 of 115 career games. Hopkins leads the NFL with 32 receptions and 356 backyards this season.
Kingsbury likewise said pass receiver Christian Kirk will be a game-time decision. He missed recentlys loss to the Detroit Lions with a groin injury suffered in Week 2 against the Washington Football Team and is doubtful for Sunday.
Cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick is working through a head injury that he suffered during Thursdays practice which led to him appearing on Thursdays injury report. Kingsbury said the team will examine Kirkpatrick over the next two days.
Safeties Chris Banjo and Budda Baker were both eliminated of the Panthers game.
