TEMPE — Arizona Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson, right tackle Jonah Williams, pass rusher Baron Browning and safety Dadrion “Rabbit” Taylor-Demerson are among many players ruled out for Sunday’s Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers.
They join wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendicitis) and MIKE backer Mack Wilson Sr. (ribs), who were ruled out earlier in the week with their respective issues.
Among those questionable are guard Will Hernandez, defensive lineman Walter Nolen III, edge rusher BJ Ojulari, defensive lineman Darius Robinson and running back Zonovan Knight.
Johnson will miss his second straight game with a hip and back issue. He hasn’t logged a full day of practice since Week 9.
With Johnson sidelined, rookie Denzel Burke is expected to see more playing time. The young cornerback is coming off back-to-back games with an interception.
With Williams on the shelf, Kelvin Beachum would slide in as Arizona’s starting right tackle if available. Beachum is also questionable with a groin issue.
Linebacker Josh Sweat is good to go, as is cornerback Max Melton.
For the 49ers, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Thursday that quarterback Brock Purdy will return on Sunday. Purdy has not played since Week 4 with a toe injury but has been a full practice participant over the last two days.
Wideout Ricky Pearsall, a former Sun Devil, was also full-go in practice and will play after missing time with a knee injury.
Arizona Cardinals injury report against 49ers
Player Position Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Kelvin Beachum OL NIR-Rest/Groin DNP Limited Limited Questionable
Baron Browning LB Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
Marvin Harrison Jr. WR Illness DNP DNP DNP Out
Will Johnson CB Back/Hip DNP DNP DNP Out
Bilal Nichols DL NIR-Personal DNP Full — —
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson S Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Jonah Williams OL Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
Mack Wilson Sr. LB Ribs DNP DNP DNP Out
Evan Brown OL Foot Limited Limited Full —
Will Hernandez OL Knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
Zonovan Knight RB Ankle Limited Limited Limited Questionable
Max Melton CB Concussion Limited Limited Full —
Walter Nolen III DL Knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
BJ Ojulari LB Knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
Darius Robinson DL Groin Limited Limited Limited Questionable
Xavier Weaver WR Ankle Limited Full Full —
Josh Sweat LB Ankle Limited Full Limited —
Hayden Conner OL Knee — Limited Limited Out
Here’s what the injury picture looks like for the 49ers:
Player Position Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Christian McCaffrey RB NIR-Rest DNP Full Full —
Trent Williams OL NIR-Rest DNP Full Full —
Alfred Collins DT Hip Limited Limited Full —
Ricky Pearsall WR Knee Limited Limited Full —
Brock Purdy QB Toe Limited Full Full —
Dee Winters LB Knee Limited Limited Full —
Mac Jones QB Knee Full Full Full —
Deommodore Lenoir CB Calf — Limited DNP Questionable