Cardinals Add Safety as Kitan Crawford Lands on IR

WHO:

azcardinals.com - Safety Rabbit Taylor-Demerson is dealing with a ribs injury.

azcardinals.com - Cornerback Garrett Williams was inactive for the game due to recovery from last season's Achilles injury.

azcardinals.com - Kitan Crawford, second-year safety for the Arizona Cardinals

azcardinals.com - Coach Mike LaFleur of the Arizona Cardinals

azcardinals.com - Kalen King, cornerback promoted from the practice squad

azcardinals.com - Art Green, cornerback added to the practice squad

azcardinals.com - Jerrick Reed II, safety added to the practice squad

azcardinals.com - Ihmir Smith-Marsette, wide receiver released from the practice squad

Heavy NFL - Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, safety who did not play in Week 1

Heavy NFL - Tom Pelissero, NFL insider

WHAT:

azcardinals.com - The Cardinals will be without Kitan Crawford for at least the next four weeks after placing him on injured reserve.

azcardinals.com - Kitan Crawford was placed on Injured Reserve due to a right ankle injury.

Heavy NFL - Crawford will be out for at least the next four weeks.

azcardinals.com - The Cardinals promoted Kalen King to fill Crawford's roster spot.

azcardinals.com - The team added Jerrick Reed II and Art Green to the practice squad.

azcardinals.com - Ihmir Smith-Marsette was released to create an extra spot on the practice squad.

Heavy NFL - The Cardinals signed Jerrick Reed II to the practice squad amid injury concerns.

WHERE:

azcardinals.com - Arizona Cardinals, NFL team

WHEN:

azcardinals.com - Crawford's injury occurred during the season opener against the Chargers.

azcardinals.com - The decision to place Crawford on Injured Reserve was made on Wednesday.

WHY:

azcardinals.com - The secondary is facing challenges due to injuries early in the season.

azcardinals.com - Crawford's placement on Injured Reserve was due to a right ankle injury sustained during a game.

HOW:

azcardinals.com - The Cardinals filled Crawford's roster spot by promoting Kalen King from the practice squad.

The Arizona Cardinals are facing significant challenges in their secondary as safety Rabbit Taylor-Demerson is dealing with a ribs injury, and cornerback Garrett Williams was inactive due to recovery from last season's Achilles injury. Additionally, the team has placed Kitan Crawford on injured reserve, meaning he will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks. These injuries are creating a tough start to the season for the Cardinals' defensive lineup.