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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Limited in return to practice
Christian Kirk (undisclosed) was limited Thursday in his return to practice and may not get back to full participation until next week, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.His return after only a few days, even in a limited capacity, suggests the undisclosed injury isn’t serious. Kirk at least seems to be a bit healthier than fellow Arizona Cardinals receivers A.J. Green and Rondale Moore, with the former missing Thursday’s practice and the latter leaving it early.
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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Returns to practice
Christian Kirk (undisclosed) is returning to practice Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.Kirk has been out since the weekend with a minor, undisclosed injury. A few missed days shouldn’t make much difference as he enters his third season in coach Kliff Kingsbury’s system, though Kirk presumably is preparing for more slot work after the Arizona Cardinals signed A.J. Green (undisclosed) in the offseason. Green is now the one missing practice with a minor injury.
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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Likely out a few days
Christian Kirk (undisclosed) is expected to miss a few more practices beyond Tuesday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.Coach Kliff Kingsbury didn’t disclose the location of Kirk’s injury but did say he expects the wide receiver to rejoin practice soon, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. The 24-year-old figures to play more slot in the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, after the Arizona Cardinals signed 33-year-old A.J. Green in March.
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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Misses another practice
Christian Kirk is absent from practice for a second straight day Tuesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.It likely means Kirk is nursing an injury, though nothing has been reported so far. He has a lot to prove in the final year of his rookie contract, following a 2020 campaign with only 621 receiving yards in 14 games.
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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Not practicing Monday
Christian Kirk is not participating in Monday’s practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.The reason for Kirk’s lack of participation remains unclear, whether due to rest, injury or an excused absence. The fourth-year pro is facing increased competition for playing time this training camp, with A.J. Green and Rondale Moore having joined Arizona’s receiving corps.
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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Facing competition for playing time
The Arizona Cardinals’ pecking order at wide receiver appears wide open after DeAndre Hopkins, with Christian Kirk, A.J. Green, Rondale Moore, Andy Isabella and KeeSean Johnson all in the mix to earn roles, NFL.com’s Adam Maya reports.The Green signing hints at Kirk getting more slot work, especially if Larry Fitzgerald remains a free agent or signs with a new team. A move inside could reinvigorate Kirk’s career, but there will also be more competition for playing time if he struggles this summer. The 2018 second-round pick has missed multiple games each year in the NFL, and he’s yet to top 709 receiving yards in a season. Moore, in particular, could be a threat to Kirk’s role, with the second-round pick out of Purdue boasting 4.28 speed.
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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Comes off COVID-19 list
The Arizona Cardinals activated Christian Kirk (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.Kirk previously missed Arizona’s loss to the Rams in Week 17 due to his placement on the list. The Cardinals didn’t earn a postseason berth, but Kirk will now be free to return to team facilities for meetings and offseason workouts. Over 14 regular-season games in 2020, Kirk secured 48 of 79 targets for 621 yards and six touchdowns.
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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Goes to COVID-19 list, out Sunday
Christian Kirk was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and won’t play in Sunday’s game against the Rams.It’s unclear whether Kirk tested the positive or was deemed a high-risk close contact. This is a major loss for the Arizona Cardinals as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive. Larry Fitzgerald (groin) is also questionable and trending toward a game-time decision. KeeSean Johnson, Trent Sherfield and Andy Isabella could all see increased usage in the season finale.
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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Notches season high in receptions
Christian Kirk caught seven of 10 targets for 76 yards during Saturday’s 20-12 loss to the 49ers.Kirk led the team in receiving yardage while notching a new season high in receptions. He ripped off a 38-yard gain, which was his longest in seven games, and was unfortunate to miss out on a poorly thrown end-zone target in the fourth quarter. Kirk had totaled just 68 yards on 10 receptions over the last four games, so this performance was surely a welcome sight for the Arizona Cardinals. His productivity should be crucial in next Sunday’s matchup with the Rams.
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Cardinals’ Christian Kirk: Catches three passes Sunday
Christian Kirk notched three catches (on four targets) for 33 yards during Sunday’s 33-26 win against the Eagles.After DeAndre Hopkins’ 11 targets, Kyler Murray wasn’t afraid to use any and all Arizona Cardinals skill-position player, with five of them seeing at least three targets and nine total getting looked at one or more times by the QB. Spreading the ball around didn’t benefit many others aside from Hopkins, who recorded a TD along with Larry Fitzgerald and Chase Edmonds. Kirk himself hasn’t reached the end zone since making six visits in five games between Weeks 4 and 9, and he also hasn’t surpassed 50 receiving yards in six consecutive contests. As a result, he’s tough to trust for the stretch run of the campaign.
