Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after suffering a neck fracture, the team announced Tuesday. The injury ends a promising campaign for the second-year pass catcher who had emerged as a reliable target in the Cardinals' offense.
Wilson sustained the injury during the team's most recent game, though specific details on the play were not immediately disclosed. Medical evaluation confirmed a fracture that requires season-ending treatment and rehabilitation.
The 24-year-old Stanford product had recorded 38 receptions for 476 yards and three touchdowns through nine games this season, establishing himself as a key component of Arizona's passing attack alongside veteran Marvin Harrison Jr.
Head coach Jonathan Gannon expressed concern for Wilson's long-term health while acknowledging the blow to the team's offensive depth. The Cardinals will likely turn to Greg Dortch and rookie Xavier Worthy to absorb Wilson's snaps in three-receiver sets.
Wilson's absence compounds injury challenges for a Cardinals squad currently navigating a competitive NFC West division race. The team enters its Week 11 matchup with a 5-4 record.
