Aug 28, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) look on during warm-ups before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
The inactive report has been released for the Arizona Cardinals – San Diego Chargers game at 7:20pm on ESPN. In a bit of a surprise, the Cards have running back Andre Ellington listed as active. Also active is the Cards punter Dave Zastudil. He has an injured groin. Drew Butler, who kicked for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012, was signed on Saturday after the team released Desmond Bishop. This means two active punters.
As for the Chargers, they will play tight end Antonio Gates, who previously was listed as 50/50. This could mean another long night for the Cards defense. Their issues covering tight ends is well documented.
Arizona Cardinals inactives: LB Glenn Carson, QB Logan Thomas, LB Alex Okafor, G Earl Watford, TE Darren Fells, DE Kareem Martin
San Diego Chargers inactives: WR Dontrelle Inmann, RB Branden Oliver, CB Chris Davis, S Jahleel Addae, DT Ricardo Mathews, DT Ryan Carrethers, LB Tourek Williams.