Cardinals Rule Out TE Tip Reiman and LB Cody Simon for Week 2 vs. Panthers
Arizona turns to reserves to protect its run-first packages.
Overview
- Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Reiman (foot) and Simon (concussion) will not play in Sunday’s home opener against Carolina.
- Reiman played 34 snaps in Week 1 as Arizona’s primary run-game blocker, central to the team’s frequent multi–tight end sets.
- Gannon said Elijah Higgins and Travis Vokolek will take on larger roles at tight end, with Josiah Deguara a possible practice-squad elevation.
- Punter Blake Gillikin (back) was limited in practice but is “trending the right way,” and kicker Chad Ryland has handled emergency punting before.
- With special-teams standout Joey Blount on injured reserve, the staff has planned coverage replacements for this week.