Cardinals' Xavier Weaver: Active for first time in career
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Weaver is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Weaver missed the first two games of the season due to an oblique injury and was a healthy scratch for the past three contests. However, with Zay Jones (hamstring/suspension) unavailable again, the undrafted rookie out of Colorado will get a chance to suit up. Weaver is expected to operate primarily on special teams.
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Cardinals' Xavier Weaver: Past oblique injury
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Weaver (oblique) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Weaver missed the first two games of the regular season after injuring his oblique in early September, but the 23-year-old wideout appears to be on track to make his NFL debut against the Lions in Week 3. Weaver provides depth for a Cardinals pass-catching corps headlined by Marvin Harrison and Trey McBride.
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Cardinals' Xavier Weaver: Starts week limited
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Weaver (oblique) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Weaver didn't suit up for the Cardinals' season-opening loss to the Bills this past Sunday after failing to participate in any practices leading up to the contest. He was at least able to participate in a limited capacity Wednesday, which boosts his chances of making his NFL debut Week 2 against the Rams.
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Cardinals' Xavier Weaver: Could return Week 2
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Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday that Weaver (oblique) is expected to be back on the field this week, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
After missing the Cardinals' Week 1 outing with an oblique injury, it appears Weaver is nearing a return to the field. The undrafted wideout from Colorado surprisingly made Arizona's 53-man roster after an impressive preseason, and he's expected to serve as a depth piece in the team's wide receiver room once he moves past his oblique issue.
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Cardinals' Xavier Weaver: Officially out for Week 1
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Weaver (oblique) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Weaver's oblique injury prevented him from practicing in any capacity this week, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. The undrafted rookie wide receiver's next chance to make his NFL debut will come Week 2 versus the Rams.
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Cardinals' Xavier Weaver: Sits out practice
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Weaver "nicked" his oblique, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon, and did not practice Monday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Weaver's injury comes at an inopportune time, as the 23-year-old was able to make the 53-man roster despite going undrafted out of Colorado. Likely aiding his inclusion on the active roster was the five-game suspension of Zay Jones for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. Any missed time for Weaver could be lost opportunity with Jones on the sidelines. However, Weaver will work to get back on the field sometime this week ahead of the team's season opener Sunday against the Bills.
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Xavier Weaver: Lands with Arizona
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Weaver intends to sign with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Weaver will get $255,000 guaranteed, according to Pelissero. After spending four years at South Florida, Weaver transferred to Colorado for his 2023 campaign and had his best statistical season with a 68-908-4 receiving line. He led the team in receiving and added a pair of rushing scores. Arizona used first- and sixth-rounds picks on wideouts Marvin Harrison and Tejhaun Palmer. Weaver will look to win a job this summer.
