Cardinals star Michael Wilson out for remainder of the season with neck fracture in crushing blow, coach says

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson will miss the rest of the season with a neck fracture, a major setback for a team already short of established receivers. He was injured during Sunday’s 17-3 loss to Seattle but continued playing; coach Mike LaFleur said the injury became clear after tests once the effects of the game had worn off.

Wilson, 26, was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday after signing a three-year, $75 million extension before the season. He had 51 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns in nine games, following a 1,006-yard season in 2024. With Marvin Harrison Jr. traded and Wilson out, Arizona’s active roster has four other wide receivers; tight end Trey McBride, who leads the NFL with 73 receptions, may see more targets. Quarterback Gardner Minshew could also need season-ending elbow surgery, while rookie Carson Beck is the likely replacement if Minshew cannot play.