The Cardinals placed quarterback Gardner Minshew and wide receiver Michael Wilson on injured reserve Tuesday, the team announced.
Minshew tore the UCL in his elbow and will miss the rest of the season. Wilson’s neck injury will end his season.
“Not the ending I had envisioned, but grateful for the journey,” Wilson wrote on social media. “Regardless of what happens, my love for the game will never change! Thank you for all the love and support. The story is still being written.”
Wilson played eight games in 2026, making 51 receptions for 546 yards and two touchdowns.
In two appearances, Minshew completed 38 of 53 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and led the Cardinals to an overtime win in Dallas in Week 8. He is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the season.
The Cardinals signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson and rookie quarterback Joey Aguilar to back up rookie Carson Beck. Beck will get his first NFL start on Sunday against the Rams.
Aguilar was on the Jaguars’ practice squad, and Johnson was on the Bengals’ practice squad.
The Cardinals also signed receiver Phillip Dorsett II to the practice squad and released tight end Rivaldo Fairweather and running back Jermar Jefferson from the practice squad.