OCTOBER 16 • AZCARDINALS.COM
XAVIER WEAVER #89 - WIDE RECEIVER - ARIZONA CARDINALS
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Drew Petzing Speaks With The Media About Struggles Against Green Bay, Xavier Weaver's Debut, And More Drew Petzing speaks with the media on Tuesday, October 15th.
Active for first time in career Weaver is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Weaver missed the first two games of the season due to an oblique injury and was a healthy scratch for the past three contests. However, with Zay Jones (hamstring/suspension) unavailable again, the undrafted rookie out of Colorado will get a chance to suit up. Weaver is expected to operate primarily on special teams.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Weaver (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Lions.
Impact Weaver missed the first two weeks with an oblique injury but has practiced in full this week, suggesting he's now healthy. However, that didn't guarantee he'd get to play in Week 3, and he'll now have to wait until next Sunday against the Commanders to have the opportunity to make his NFL debut.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Past oblique injury Weaver (oblique) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Weaver missed the first two games of the regular season after injuring his oblique in early September, but the 23-year-old wideout appears to be on track to make his NFL debut against the Lions in Week 3. Weaver provides depth for a Cardinals pass-catching corps headlined by Marvin Harrison and Trey McBride.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Week 2 Weaver (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Weaver was a limited participant in all three practices leading up to Week 2, but he wasn't able to progress enough through his oblique injury to suit up Sunday. He's missed the first two games of the regular season due to the injury, and his next opportunity to suit up will be Week 3 against the Lions on Sept. 22.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 2 Weaver (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact The undrafted rookie wide receiver from Colorado has a chance to make his NFL debut Sunday after logging a week of limited practice sessions due to an oblique injury. If Weaver remains sidelined for another week, expect Chris Moore and Zach Pascal to see increased work as depth pieces in Arizona's WR room.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Starts week limited Weaver (oblique) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Weaver didn't suit up for the Cardinals' regular-season opener against the Bills this past Sunday after failing to participate in any practices leading up to the contest. He was at least able to participate in a limited capacity Wednesday, which is a step in the right direction for him to play against the Rams in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Week 2 Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday that Weaver (oblique) is expected to be back on the field this week, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After missing the Cardinals' Week 1 outing with an oblique injury, it appears Weaver is nearing a return to the field. The undrafted wideout from Colorado surprisingly made Arizona's 53-man roster after an impressive preseason, and he's expected to serve as a depth piece in the team's wide receiver room once he moves past his oblique issue.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Week 2 Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday that Weaver (oblique) is expected to be back on the field this week, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After missing the Cardinals' Week 1 outing with an oblique injury, it appears Weaver is nearing a return to the field. The undrafted wideout from Colorado surprisingly made Arizona's 53-man roster after an impressive preseason, and he's expected to serve as a depth piece in the team's wide receiver room once he moves past his oblique issue.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out for Week 1 Weaver (oblique) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Weaver's oblique injury prevented him from practicing in any capacity this week, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. The undrafted rookie wide receiver's next chance to make his NFL debut will come Week 2 versus the Rams.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals don't expect WR Xavier Weaver (oblique) to play vs. Bills Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver and kick returner Xavier Weaver is not expected to play in Sunday’s season opener at Buffalo because of an...
SEPTEMBER 6 • SACBEE.COM
Misses Wednesday's practice Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Wednesday that Weaver will remain out of practice due to an oblique injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The undrafted rookie wide receiver out of Colorado "nicked" his oblique earlier in the week, and it appears he's still in the recovery process based on Gannon's comments Wednesday. While Weaver continues to battle his oblique issue, expect Zach Pascal and Chris Moore to see increased reps in the Cardinals' WR room.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out practice Weaver "nicked" his oblique, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon, and did not practice Monday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Weaver's injury comes at an inopportune time, as the 23-year-old was able to make the 53-man roster despite going undrafted out of Colorado. Aiding his inclusion on the active roster was likely the five-game suspension of Zay Jones for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. Any missed time for Weaver could be lost opportunity with Jones on the sidelines. However, the former will work to get back on the field sometime this week ahead of the team's season opener Sunday against the Bills.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Gets long look in preseason finale Weaver caught two of four targets for a team-high 56 yards in Sunday's 38-12 preseason loss to the Broncos. He added 71 yards on two kickoff and two punt returns.
Impact The undrafted rookie out of Colorado got a chance to make an impression in the Cardinals' preseason finale and took advantage, showing his ability as a return man and also connecting with Clayton Tune on a 43-yard reception in the second quarter. Weaver is a long shot to crack Arizona's season-opening roster, but with Zay Jones set to miss the first five games after the league handed down a suspension Friday, the 23-year-old at least picked a good time to have a strong performance.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Xavier Weaver Speaks With The Media Following Preseason Matchup With Broncos Cardinals wide receiver Xavier Weavers speaks with the media following his team-high 56-yard outing Preseason Week 3 vs the Denver Broncos
AUGUST 26 • AZCARDINALS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Xavier Weaver Finds Gap For 37-Yard Kick Return Cardinals WR Xavier Weaver gains 37 yards on a kick return against the Indianapolis Colts.
AUGUST 18 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Cards Camp updates: Hall of Fame trip, an injury, Emari Demercado and Xavier Weaver Howard Balzer gives us an audio update about training camp as the Cardinals have the day off on Wednesday.
JULY 31 • USATODAY.COM
Xavier Weaver Experienced Prime Time, Now Seeks His Time In League Weaver wants to find his role and 'run with it' ahead of training camp
JUNE 21 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Lands with Arizona Weaver intends to sign with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Weaver will get $255,000 guaranteed, according to Pelissero. After spending four years at South Florida, Weaver transferred to Colorado for his 2023 campaign and had his best statistical season with a 68-908-4 receiving line. He led the team in receiving and added a pair of rushing scores. Arizona used first- and sixth-rounds picks on wideouts Marvin Harrison and Tejhaun Palmer. Weaver will look to win a job this summer.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
