AZ Cardinals Notes ad Recaps

Melton (heel) did not participate in practice Thursday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Melton returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday after missing the last two weeks recovering from a heel injury. It appeared the 23-year-old was nearing a return; however, he is now trending in a negative direction. The second-year pro still has an opportunity to participate in practice Friday before Sunday’s game against the Texans.

Thompson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Thompson did not participate in practice Thursday for the second straight day. It’s unclear when he sustained the injury, as there was no clear sign of decreased snap count in Week 14. The 27-year-old will likely need to return Friday for a chance to play Sunday versus the Texans.

Weaver (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday’s practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Weaver hasn’t practiced since last Thursday, when he initially popped up as limited due to a hamstring injury. He, along with top WR Marvin Harrison (heel), hasn’t been able to mix into drills so far this week, seemingly putting both players on the outside looking in to play Sunday at Houston. Currently, Michael Wilson and Andre Baccellia are the only healthy options at the position on the Cardinals‘ active roster, while Jalen Brooks, Trent Sherfield, Tejhaun Palmer, Bryson Green and Steven Sims are possible practice-squad elevations for Week 15 action.

Demercado (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Demercado has been listed as limited on four of the Cardinals‘ last five injury reports as he continues his recovery from the high-ankle sprain that has sidelined him the last three games. In the end, Friday’s practice report will reveal if Demercado has a chance to rejoin Arizona’s backfield Sunday at Houston, but for the time being, Bam Knight and Michael Carter are in line to continue sharing the load this weekend.