Marvin Harrison Jr. won’t make his return to the Cardinals lineup this weekend.
The wide receiver is one of eight players that have been ruled inactive against the Texans. Harrison and cornerback Max Melton both have been dealing with heel injuries. Melton, who was a limited participant on Wednesday, was sidelined for remainder of the week as his injury continues to linger.
Also ruled out this weekend are left guard Evan Brown (NIR-Personal), defensive lineman Bilal Nichols (knee), wide receiver Xavier Weaver (hamstring), left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (knee), and safeties Jalen Thompson (hamstring) and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle). This will be the fifth consecutive game Taylor-Demerson has missed. While safety Budda Baker was at practice on Thursday and Friday and did not receive a game designation, his right thumb was wrapped up.
Coach Jonathan Gannon said Brown has been dealing with a family matter.
Walter Nolen III was a limited participant all week and is questionable to play this weekend. Gannon said Nolen (knee) did “a good job” during his first week back. Running back Emari Demercado (ankle), tight end Elijah Higgins (illness), defensive lineman L.J. Collier (knee), and offensive tackle Christian Jones (knee) are questionable to play.
Both Jones and Collier would need to be activated to the 53-man roster by Saturday afternoon as they are still on the Injured Reserve list.
Houston haven’t ruled anyone out, but have listed tight end Harrison Bryant (neck/shoulder), running back Nick Chubb (ribs), linebacker E.J. Speed (knee), and wide receiver Justin Watson (calf) as questionable.
