Knight, Williams and Gaines inactive
The Cardinals’ Week 9 inactive list includes running back Bam Knight and offensive linemen Jayden Williams and Jon Gaines II, leaving Arizona without all three after they missed practice on Nov. 6. Knight has a concussion, Williams has a knee injury and Gaines has an ankle injury. All three carried Out designations. Offensive tackle Albert Reese IV, linebacker Eku Leota and cornerback Starling Thomas V are also inactive.
Adams, Melton and Nolen active
Guard Isaiah Adams, cornerback Max Melton and defensive tackle Walter Nolen III are active despite being listed as questionable on the practice and game report. Adams and Nolen have ankle injuries; Melton has a knee injury. All three were limited in practice on Nov. 6. Center Hjalte Froholdt is also active. He participated fully on Nov. 5 and carried a questionable designation tied to his knee. Safety Budda Baker and wide receiver Michael Wilson are active as well. Baker was a full participant on Nov. 5, while Wilson was limited on Nov. 6.
Reserve-list context
Arizona also has running backs Jeremiyah Love and Trey Benson on IR, with James Conner listed as IR-R. Offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and guard Chase Bisontis are on IR. Those reserve statuses, combined with Knight’s absence and the inactive designations for Williams and Gaines, account for several unavailable players in the backfield and along the offensive line.