COLT MCCOY NEWS

Will be limited to start offseason McCoy (undisclosed) will be limited at the start of the offseason program, according to Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact McCoy took over for an injured Kyler Murray (knee) in Week 14 of the 2022 campaign but was then forced out with a concussion in Week 15, and didn't play again down the stretch. Now the veteran QB is dealing with an unspecified injury that is slated to limit him out of the gate this offseason. Per Urban, with both Murray and McCoy recovering from injuries, the Cardinals may look to add signal caller depth ahead of the coming season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predicting NFC West starting QBs in 2023

Eric Williams breaks down starting quarterback candidates for the 49ers, Cardinals, Rams and Seahawks heading into next season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Ruled out for Week 18 McCoy (concussion) won't play in Sunday's season finale against Atlanta, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact David Blough will get his second straight start for the Cardinals while McCoy remains in the concussion protocol. The 36-year-old is signed with Arizona through 2023 on a contract that includes a 60 percent guarantee of his $3.75 million base salary for next season, but it's nonetheless possible the team explores new options for the backup quarterback role, especially if head coach Kliff Kingsbury is no longer around.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals come up short again going with 4th QB in 4 weeks

For the first time in three years, David Blough trotted on the field as a starting quarterback

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals turn to David Blough, 4th starting QB in 4 weeks

Arizona will use its fourth starting quarterback in four games after David Blough was named the starter Friday for the Cardinals’ game Sunday at Atlanta

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out after symptoms return McCoy is dealing with concussion symptoms again and won't play in Sunday's game at Atlanta, with the Cardinals instead turning to David Blough as their starting quarterback, Josh W...

Impact The Cardinals apparently have seen enough of Trace McSorley, who completed only one of his 10 targets to DeAndre Hopkins in last week's loss to Tampa Bay. Hopkins, meanwhile, left Friday's practice early with a knee injury, potentially putting the Arizona offense in an even worse spot entering Sunday. It'll be a challenge for Blough, who was signed two weeks ago, even against a vulnerable Atlanta defense.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Blough, Falcons rookie Ridder in QB spotlight

Arizona's David Blough and Atlanta rookie Desmond Ridder are expected to start at quarterback when the Cardinals visit the Falcons in a matchup of teams eliminated from playoff con...

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colt McCoy expected to start at QB for Arizona Cardinals Sunday vs. Atlanta Falcons Colt McCoy is set to reclaim his job as starting quarterback, and the Cardinals continue to play through injuries.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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DECEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out of protocol, set to start Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that McCoy has cleared the concussion protocol and is in line to start Sunday's game in Atlanta, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com repor...

Impact Following Kyler Murray's torn ACL that he sustained Week 14, McCoy got the nod under center Week 15, only to suffer a concussion that forced him out Week 16. McCoy has logged only one official practice since then -- he was limited last Friday -- but now that he's out of the protocol he'll be a full participant moving forward. As a result, he again will be the top quarterback on the Cardinals' depth chart, pushing back Trace McSorley to the No. 2 spot.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping for Week 17 return Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that the Cardinals are hoping McCoy gets cleared through the concussion protocols and is able to start Sunday's game in Atlanta, Bo Brack of GoPHN...

Impact After Kyler Murray tore his ACL in Week 14, McCoy assumed quarterback duties for the Cardinals, but he departed Week 15's game at Denver with a concussion and was inactive this past Sunday against the Buccaneers. McCoy showed some progress late last week by practicing in a limited fashion Friday, so the next step will be maintaining or increasing his activity level once Arizona gets back on the field Wednesday. If he makes his way through the protocols ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. kickoff, McCoy will push Trace McSorley back to a reserve role.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' McSorley falls short in NFL starting debut

Trace McSorley had the unenviable task of facing Tom Brady in his first NFL start

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out, but progressing McCoy (concussion), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, was a limited participant at Friday's practice.

Impact Trace McSorley will make his first career start this weekend against Tampa Bay, but McCoy looks as though he may be on a path to returning to the lineup for the Cardinals' Week 17 game in Atlanta on Jan. 1. After exiting last Sunday's loss to the Broncos and entering the NFL's concussion protocol, McCoy was a spectator for the Cardinals' first two Week 16 practices before getting back on the field Friday. According to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com, McCoy was spotted throwing passes with his helmet on during the open portion of Friday's session, which implies some level of progression through the five-step concussion protocol. If he can advance to full participation in practice next week while also gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, he should be in good position to start against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Bucs push for playoffs against struggling Cardinals

Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Arizona’s Trace McSorley are two quarterbacks making their Christmas Day debut on Sunday

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals Rule Colt McCoy Out, Trace McSorley in Line to Start vs. Bucs Arizona is now down two quarterbacks after Kyler Murray will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

McCoy out, Trace McSorley to start vs. Bucs Cardinals backup quarterback Colt McCoy has been ruled out due to a concussion he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals rule out QB Colt McCoy (concussion) for Week 16; Trace McSorley to start vs. Buccaneers Trace McSorley will make his first career NFL start on Christmas night against the Buccaneers. Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury announced We...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NFL.COM

Won't play this week McCoy (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Trace McSorley replaced McCoy after the latter was concussed during this past Sunday's 24-15 loss to the Broncos. With McCoy not on track to clear the five-step concussion protocol ahead of the weekend, McSorley will now make his first NFL start, getting the nod over recently signed David Blough despite throwing two interceptions Sunday. McCoy's next chance to play will come Week 17 at Atlanta on Jan. 1.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals out of playoff race, limping down stretch

The best news for the Arizona Cardinals is that the season is nearing an end

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Considered day-to-day Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that McCoy (concussion) is day-to-day, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Kingsbury confirmed after Sunday's loss to Denver that McCoy was in concussion protocols, so the day-to-day designation isn't surprising, though it does suggest the quarterback will have a chance to suit up against Tampa Bay. However, Arizona's practice reports will likely provide further clarity on McCoy's availability. If McCoy remains sidelined, Trace McSorley and David Blough would be the Cardinals' top healthy quarterbacks, as Kyler Murray (knee) has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed after Sunday's 24-15 loss to the Broncos that McCoy is in concussion protocol, Jose M. Romero of AZCentral Sports reports.

Impact McCoy was ruled out of the game due to a concussion, and he will need to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before he can return to game action. Doing so before the Buccaneers come to town in Week 16 won't be easy, so Trace McSorley could be in line to make his first start of the season if McCoy joins Kyler Murray (knee) on the sideline.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rypien overcomes pressure, rallies Broncos past Cards 24-15

Backup quarterback Brett Rypien overcame relentless pressure from a J

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colt McCoy injury update: Cardinals QB exits with concussion vs. Broncos Cardinals backup quarterback Colt McCoy, starting in place of Kyler Murray, left Sunday's game against the Broncos in serious pain.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cardinals' Colt McCoy out vs. Broncos with concussion McCoy was starting in place of Kyler Murray, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in last week's loss to the Patriots.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals QB Colt McCoy leaves Broncos game with concussion

Arizona quarterback Colt McCoy left the game early in the third quarter with a concussion after taking a hit while diving for a first down Sunday against Denver

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS