The Arizona Cardinals are finally stepping into the spotlight this NFL season, set to make their prime-time debut in Week 7.
They’ll clash with the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a “Monday Night Football” doubleheader, their lone prime-time appearance this year.
It’s been a season of improvement for the Cardinals’ offense, climbing from 24th in points per game last year to a respectable 17th in 2024.
At the heart of this offensive surge is rookie sensation Marvin Harrison Jr., the Cardinals’ prized No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
However, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the young star after he suffered a concussion in last week’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
There’s a glimmer of hope, though. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Harrison Jr. made significant progress on Friday, shedding his non-contact jersey and participating fully in practice after being limited on Thursday.
While this is certainly encouraging, he’s not out of the woods yet.
Harrison Jr. still needs to clear the league’s concussion protocol and get the green light from an independent neurologist before he can suit up for Monday night’s game.
The quick turnaround is raising eyebrows, especially when compared to teammate Trey McBride, who sat out a full week of practice after his own concussion.