AZ Cardinal Notes and Recap

Harrison (heel) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals‘ official site reports.

Harrison maintained his activity level from Wednesday’s walkthrough, but he now has just one chance remaining during Week 17 prep to prove the health of his lingering heel injury. Friday’s practice report will reveal if he carries a designation into Sunday’s contest at Cincinnati, but even if he’s able to suit up again, he may not be as featured in Arizona’s passing attack after handling just a 51 percent snap share en route to one catch (on three targets) for 14 yards this past Sunday against the Falcons in his return from a two-game absence.

Froholdt (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Froholdt sustained a left elbow injury during the Cardinals‘ Week 16 loss to the Falcons. He was cleared to return to that game, and while his practice reps were limited to open Week 17 prep, he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday’s game against the Bengals if he were to log a full practice by Friday.

Johnson (knee) did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Johnson has missed the Cardinals‘ last two games due to an ankle injury. He hasn’t been able to practice since sustaining the injury, and he would be a long shot to play against the Bengals on Sunday unless he returns to practice by Friday. Josh Fryar should remain the starter at left tackle for as long as Johnson is sidelined.

Johnson (thumb) was a limited participant in Arizona’s walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Johnson popped up on the injury report Wednesday due to a thumb injury he seemingly suffered during the Week 16 loss to the Falcons. The rookie second-round pick could be in danger of missing his sixth game of the season should he be unable to suit up for Sunday’s matchup versus the Bengals.

Melton (heel) was a limited participant in Arizona’s walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Melton managed to practice for the first time after missing the last four games due to a heel injury. The 23-year-old should continue to serve as one of the Cardinals‘ starting cornerbacks should he make his return during Sunday’s matchup against the Bengals.

Sweat (ankle) didn’t participate in Arizona’s walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Sweat is still dealing with the ankle injury he suffered during the Week 14 loss versus the Rams. Jordan Burch and Darius Robinson would see an uptick in playing time Sunday versus the Bengals if Sweat ends up being unable to play.

Thompson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Arizona’s walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Thompson managed to practice for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury during the Week 14 loss to the Rams. The 27-year-old should resume his role as the team’s starting strong safety should he manage to suit up for Sunday’s matchup versus the Bengals.

Baker (concussion) didn’t participate in Arizona’s walkthrough Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Baker remains in the league’s concussion protocol after sustaining a concussion during the Week 16 loss versus the Falcons. The 2017 second-round pick will need to clear the protocol before he’s eligible to return. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Kitan Crawford would see increased playing time during Sunday’s game versus the Bengals if Baker ends up being unable to play.