Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals ready to move forward without injury returns

Happy Wednesday one and all.

The Arizona Cardinals stood on their roster, won’t be getting anyone back from IR (likely) and are unlikely to see Jimmy Garoppolo in the opener... Plus, more.

Unlikely Return For David Johnson, Carson Palmer
Notes: Injuries probably will sideline running back and quarterback for season.

Cardinals Avoid Trade Deadline Frenzy
GM Steve Keim stands pat while others in NFC West make moves.

Cardinals Blogs | Keim: “Active” in trade talks, IR updates

Jimmy Garoppolo trade likely reduces 2018 free agent QB class
The Cardinals could be on the market for multiple quarterbacks next spring, but it's likely that Jimmy Garoppolo won't be available to them.

Bruce Arians of Arizona Cardinals doubts David Johnson will return in 2017
David Johnson might not play again this season, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians hinted Tuesday. It had been expected that the Cardinals' star running back might be able to return from his fractured wrist by Christmas.

GM Steve Keim: Cardinals 'active' in trade talks; nothing imminent
The NFL trade deadline expires Tuesday afternoon. So can we expect Cardinals GM Steve Keim to swing a trade for the stretch run of the season?

Keim Time: Cardinals look to rebound from London loss after bye week
The Arizona Cardinals had a bye week to digest their situation. Without their starting quarterback and running back, the trade deadline adds intrigue.

Behind Enemy Lines: 49ers' QB situation in flux vs. Cardinals
The San Francisco 49ers will start rookie C.J. Beathard after releasing starting quarterback Brian Hoyer and trading for Jimmy Garoppolo.

Bruce Arians not optimistic for David Johnson return to Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said that he doubts David Johnson will play again this season after the running back suffered a dislocated wrist.

Arizona Sports NFL Power Rankings Week 9: No change at the top
The top ten of the Arizona Sports NFL Power Rankings pretty much stayed the same after a run of favorites winning in Week 8.

Dealing Cards: All eyes on the defense following bye week
While Palmer’s injury and Stanton’s elevation to starting quarterback grabbed the headlines in London, the Arizona Cardinals’ defense made news as well.

Cardinals now have least favorable QB situation in NFC West | Cards Wire
The rest of the division appears ready to compete for the next five years. The Cardinals just look old.

49ers are familiar opponent for QB Drew Stanton | Cards Wire
This will be his fourth start against the Niners in only 14 career starts.

Cardinals to face an injury-ridden 49ers | Cards Wire
San Francisco could be down three starting offensive linemen and will be missing at least two defensive starters Sunday.

Drew Stanton to be determining factor in power rankings | Cards Wire
The Arizona Cardinals remain at the No. 27 spot in the rankings, but only a dominant performance from Stanton could provide boost in Week 9.

David Johnson return in 2017 doubtful, per Bruce Arians | Cards Wire
Any optimism of a 2017 return seems to be gone.

Carson Palmer’s 2017 return in doubt after surgery | Cards Wire
HIs timetable to return is 8-10 weeks. There are only 10 weeks left in the season.