Cards rule out DL Darius Robinson, WR Zay Jones vs. Packers

Field Level Media|published: Fri 11th October, 13:07 2024

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Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darius Robinson (56) against the New Orleans Saints during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday that defensive lineman Darius Robinson and wide receiver Zay Jones will not play in Sunday's game against the host Green Bay Packers.

Robinson, the Cardinals' second selection in the first round (27th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Missouri, has yet to play this season due to a calf injury in training camp. Gannon said Robinson, 23, had discomfort Thursday.

Arizona opened the 21-day practice window on Wednesday to activate Robinson to the 53-man roster. Robinson, who went on injured reserve on Aug. 27, was limited on Wednesday and did not practice on Thursday.

Jones, 29, is dealing with a hamstring issue which limited him at practice on Thursday. He was a full participant on Wednesday when he returned from the NFL's five-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Jones was arrested last November and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm following an alleged altercation with the mother of his child. Florida prosecutors dropped the case in March.

"My focus has been trying to move forward. It's been hard," Jones said Thursday, speaking for the first time since his suspension. "It's been difficult not only on myself, people around me. ... To have that behind me now and to look forward to the positive things that are coming -- not only for myself, but for this football team -- is what I look forward to."

He caught 34 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns in nine games (seven starts) with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.

After being released by the Jaguars in April, Jones signed a one-year contract in May with the Cardinals worth up to $2.25 million.

Jones has 287 catches for 3,028 yards and 18 touchdowns in 104 games (67 starts) with the Buffalo Bills (2017-19), Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2019-21) and Jaguars. His best season was in 2022, when he had career highs with 82 receptions and 823 yards. Buffalo drafted him in the second round in 2017.

--Field Level Media