The 2-3 Arizona Cardinals will travel to Wisconsin to play against the 3-2 Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field for their sixth regular season game of the 2024 season. After upsetting the 49ers last week, the Cardinals are still alive in the wide-open NFC West race. They are 2nd in their division and one game behind the 3-2 Seahawks for first place.
Despite being ranked in the bottom half in passing, the Cardinals’ passing attack has had a solid start to the season. Kyler Murray is leading the charge with 94 completions on 138 pass attempts for 972 yards, seven touchdowns, two interceptions, and a 99.1 passer rating. Their top three receivers include Marvin Harrison Jr. with 17 receptions for 279 yards and four touchdowns, Michael Wilson with 19 receptions for 216 yards and one touchdown, and Trey McBride with 20 receptions for 175 yards.
The Cardinals did not have their veteran receiver for their first five games because of a suspension. He is eligible to return.
The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver completed his suspension
The NFL suspended Zay Jones for five games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Jones is eligible to play since the five weeks have passed. However, the Cardinals had to make a roster move because their roster has reached the 53-player limit for him to be activated. The team parted ways with a veteran receiver to make room for him.
The Arizona Cardinals announce devastating news
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Cardinals have released Chris Moore to make room for Zay Jones on their roster. Moore signed with the Cardinals during the offseason after spending last season with the Titans. He appeared in every game but didn’t receive adequate playing time or register a statistic in 27 (9%) offensive snaps.
The #AZCardinals are releasing veteran WR Chris Moore, who appeared in 5 games, today, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 9, 2024
With this recent transaction, the Cardinals have six wide receivers on their roster. Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Zay Jones/Greg Dortch are the starters. Their backups include Xavier Weaver and Zach Pascal.
Fans react to the news
Welcome to Arizona, Davante. pic.twitter.com/7BUkCDHdBV
— Immortal (@thebringerx) October 9, 2024
He just hasn’t been playing that well. Tough
— Yoda Trades (@MarketMovers10) October 9, 2024
Steelers fans can forget the Davante trade rumors: this would be such a Steelers way to go about it instead
— Mr Unlimmmited (@chris_ferland) October 9, 2024
Good luck to him in his future
— Blue Elder Racing 🌹 (@ElderRacing) October 9, 2024
you’re about to see a heavy dose of Colorado legend Xavier Weaver in that offense pic.twitter.com/E5c8Gj3ER7
— taylor hoffman (@T_Hoffs) October 9, 2024