Cardinals may have found a potential star on their defense after career performance against 49ers

Fansided | November 18, 2025

HC Jonathan Gannon may need to give the rookie more playing time, even when Wilson is healthy.

Nov 16, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) attempts to evade a tackle from Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Cody Simon (50) in the third quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images | Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Cardinals’ defense found itself without middle linebacker and team captain Mack Wilson Sr. for the second straight week, as the team placed him on injured reserve with a rib injury.