The Arizona Cardinals are lastly entering into the highlight this NFL season, set to make their prime-time debut in Week 7.
They’ll conflict with the Los Angeles Chargers within the second half of a “Monday Evening Soccer” doubleheader, their lone prime-time look this yr.
It’s been a season of enchancment for the Cardinals’ offense, climbing from twenty fourth in factors per recreation final yr to a good seventeenth in 2024.
On the coronary heart of this offensive surge is rookie sensation Marvin Harrison Jr., the Cardinals’ prized No. 4 total choose within the 2024 NFL Draft.
Nonetheless, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the younger star after he suffered a concussion in final week’s matchup in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
There’s a glimmer of hope, although. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Harrison Jr. made important progress on Friday, shedding his non-contact jersey and taking part absolutely in observe after being restricted on Thursday.
Cardinals rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ditched the yellow non-contact jersey for the standard observe uniform Friday, and was a full participant in observe. pic.twitter.com/tyl16kYt7g
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 18, 2024
Whereas that is definitely encouraging, he’s not out of the woods but.
Harrison Jr. nonetheless must clear the league’s concussion protocol and get the inexperienced gentle from an unbiased neurologist earlier than he can go well with up for Monday night time’s recreation.
The short turnaround is elevating eyebrows, particularly when in comparison with teammate Trey McBride, who sat out a full week of observe after his personal concussion.
Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon couldn’t conceal his optimism, calling Harrison Jr.’s speedy restoration “actually encouraging.”
It’s straightforward to see why the Cardinals are desirous to have their rookie phenom again on the sphere.
Via six video games, Harrison Jr. has already made his mark with 17 catches, 279 yards, and 4 touchdowns.
If he can clear the ultimate hurdles of the concussion protocol, his presence might be a game-changer within the Cardinals’ prime-time showdown.
