- Xavier Weaver
- #89
- Team ARI
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Gets more run in second season
Weaver compiled seven catches (on 13 targets) for 67 yards and two kick returns for 51 yards in 10 regular-season contests in 2025.
Analysis: Prior to Week 11, Weaver earned a scant 22 offensive snaps in four appearances, but in the six games in which he was available after that point, his weekly snap shares ranged from 44 to 78 percent. He played second fiddle, at best, in the receiving corps behind Michael Wilson, who emerged as the Cardinals' No. 1 WR in the second half of the campaign while Marvin Harrison battled first a heel injury and then a foot issue, but Weaver made only minimal marks in box scores. A 2024 undrafted free…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 18 at 8:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes two catches in Week 17
Weaver recorded two catches (on three targets) for 24 yards during Sunday's 37-14 defeat at Cincinnati.
Analysis: Weaver ranked second among Cardinals wide receivers in offensive snap share (67 percent) behind Michael Wilson (86 percent), which was somewhat aided by Marvin Harrison's (33 percent) early exit in the fourth quarter after he suffered what eventually was called a foot injury (as opposed to his lingering heel issue). The workload was Weaver's third highest of the campaign, and the second-year pro actually set a career high in receiving yards Sunday. Even if Harrison is inhibited or sidelined…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 30 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Two grabs in return
Weaver caught both of his targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: The Colorado product had missed the Cardinals' two games due to a hamstring injury, but he returned and tallied the fourth-most receiving yards on the team during Sunday's loss. Weaver has appeared in eight games this season, catching five of 10 targets for 43 yards. He's expected to remain a depth option in Arizona's receiving corps in the Week 17 matchup against the Bengals.
Published: Mon, Dec 22 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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Returns in Week 16
Weaver (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Weaver has missed the last two contests due to a hamstring injury, but his return to action coincides with Marvin Harrison's (heel), meaning the former likely will remain a tertiary player in the Cardinals' passing game in Week 16. Fellow WRs Michael Wilson, Jalen Brooks and Steven Sims also are available to the offense.
Published: Sun, Dec 21 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 16
Weaver (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Any fantasy interest in Weaver likely would entail Marvin Harrison (questionable - heel) missing another game, and even then it would only be a consideration in the deepest of formats. Weaver appears truly questionable after logging limited practices Wednesday through Friday this week.
Published: Fri, Dec 19 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Another limited showing
Weaver (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Weaver maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough, but he now has just one more chance to get back to full this week, or else he'll be at risk of entering the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game versus the Falcons. With Marvin Harrison also being limited this week after missing the last two contests due to a heel injury, Michael Wilson and Jalen Brooks are the only healthy wide receivers on Arizona's active roster at the moment.
Published: Thu, Dec 18 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at walkthrough
Weaver (hamstring) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Both Weaver and Marvin Harrison (heel) returned to the practice field Wednesday, but both players have some work to do to prove their respective levels of health ahead of Sunday's game versus the Falcons. Currently, Michael Wilson and Jalen Brooks are the only healthy wide receivers on Arizona's active roster.
Published: Wed, Dec 17 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 15
Weaver (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Weaver has not yet practiced in any capacity since he popped up on last Thursday's injury report with a hamstring issue. With Marvin Harrison (heel) also ruled out versus Houston, expect at least two of Jalen Brooks, Bryson Green, Tejhaun Palmer, Trent Sherfield or Steven Sims to be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's contest.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
Weaver (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Weaver hasn't practiced since last Thursday, when he initially popped up as limited due to a hamstring injury. He, along with top WR Marvin Harrison (heel), hasn't been able to mix into drills so far this week, seemingly putting both players on the outside looking in to play Sunday at Houston. Currently, Michael Wilson and Andre Baccellia are the only healthy options at the position on the Cardinals' active roster, while Jalen Brooks, Trent Sherfield, Tejhaun Palmer, Bryson Green and Steven…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 11 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Weaver (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Both Weaver and Marvin Harrison (heel) sat out drills to begin Week 14 prep, meaning Michael Wilson and Andre Baccellia are the only healthy wide receivers on the Cardinals' active roster at the moment. The team elevated Jalen Brooks and Trent Sherfield from the practice squad for this past Sunday's game against the Rams, and similar transactions likely will come to pass if one or both of Harrison and Weaver are sidelined again Sunday at Houston. Ultimately, Weaver likely will need to practice…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive in Week 14
Weaver (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Rams.
Analysis: In a receiving corps that already was trending toward being without Marvin Harrison (heel) and Greg Dortch (chest) in Week 14, Weaver showed up on Thursday's injury report as limited due to a hamstring issue and then wasn't able to practice at all Friday, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game. Adam Schefter of ESPN then reported Saturday evening that Weaver wasn't in line to play this weekend, which now has come to pass. With Harrison also inactive and Dortch placed on injured reserve…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Looking unlikely for Week 14
Weaver, who is officially questionable to suit up against the Rams on Sunday due to a hamstring issue, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Cardinals No. 1 wideout Marvin Harrison (calf) and depth wideout Greg Dortch (chest, IR) have already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup, so Weaver could have a big role if he's able to suit up. However, he's not trending in the direction of being able to do so after logging an FP/LP/DNP practice progression during the week. Needless to say, Arizona's wide-receiver corps is going to be severely depleted, especially if Weaver is indeed inactive. Michael Wilson should get all the targets he can…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 6 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable after DNP
Weaver (hamstring) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals added Weaver to the injury report midweek, listing him as a limited participant Thursday. An absence Friday supports the notion that Weaver was injured during Thursday's session, leaving him uncertain to play ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. With Marvin Harrison (calf) and Greg Dortch (chest) already ruled out, the Cardinals will need help from the practice squad behind Michael Wilson and Andre Baccellia.
Published: Fri, Dec 5 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Pops up on injury report
Weaver (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: It appears to be a new issue for the wide receiver, as he was not listed on Wednesday's report. Weaver stands behind Marvin Harrison, Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch on the depth chart, but Harrison (heel) and Dortch (chest) haven't practiced yet this week. If both end up missing Sunday's game, Weaver could see significant playing time.
Published: Thu, Dec 4 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Blanks in Week 13
Weaver failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Weaver went without a catch for the fifth time this season in the Cardinals' Week 13 loss. However, he still played 30 offensive snaps, which was the third most amongst Arizona wideouts Sunday. Weaver has caught just three of eight targets for 24 yards in seven appearances this season, and he'll likely remain a minimal portion of the Cardinals' offense in the Week 14 matchup against the Rams.
Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 9:48am by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up Sunday
Weaver (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Weaver logged a pair of limited sessions earlier in the week, which was capped off with a full session Friday that confirms his availability for Sunday's contest. The wide receiver earned 73 percent and 68 percent offensive snap shares the last two weeks in the absence of Marvin Harrison (appendix). With Harrison questionable for Sunday's matchup, if he is unable to go Weaver is in line to continue being utilized at a high rate by the Cardinals' offense.
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with shoulder issue
Weaver practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Weaver made four brief appearances through the first 10 weeks of the season, but Marvin Harrison's appendectomy has opened up snaps and targets over the last two games, a span in which he earned at least 67 percent snap shares and hauled in three of six targets for 24 yards. Harrison returned to drills Wednesday as a limited participant, and if he's able to suit up Sunday at Tampa Bay, Weaver likely would be relegated to his previous sparse role in Arizona's offense.
Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs nine yards vs. Jacksonville
Weaver caught one of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: With Marvin Harrison (appendix) sidelined for the second consecutive game Sunday, the second-year pro from Colorado operated as Arizona's No. 3 wideout. However, that increased role didn't lead to production, as Weaver tallied the sixth-most receiving yards on the Cardinals in the Week 12 loss. The 25-year-old has now appeared in six games and caught three of seven targets for 24 yards across 130 offensive snaps. He's likely to continue playing a depth role in the receiving corps in the Week 13…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 24 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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Minimal production against 49ers
Weaver caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 41-22 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Weaver returned to action in Week 11 after missing Week 10 due to an ankle injury. In his return, the second-year wideout recorded his first two receptions of the season and played 72 percent of Arizona's offensive snaps, by far his highest snap share of the 2025 campaign. Weaver's increased usage coincided with teammate Marvin Harrison missing the contest due to appendicitis and quarterback Jacoby Brissett attempting 57 passes against San Francisco. Weaver should remain far off the fantasy…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 18 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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On track to return Week 11
Weaver (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: An ankle injury prevented Weaver from playing against the Seahawks in Week 10, but his full practice participation Thursday puts him on track to play in Sunday's NFC West tilt against the 49ers. Weaver has appeared in just four regular-season games and has seen limited snaps on offense and special teams, but he could see more work as a wideout in Week 11 due to the absence of Marvin Harrison (appendix).
Published: Thu, Nov 13 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains limited
Weaver (ankle) was estimated to have logged a limited practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Weaver missed Arizona's Week 10 loss to the Seahawks with the same ankle issue. He practiced in limited fashion throughout the week, so it's unclear how much progress he has made. The Cardinals' receiving corps is beat up, as Marvin Harrison (appendectomy) has already been ruled out, and both Zay Jones (Achilles) and Simi Fehoko (ankle) were placed on injured reserve this week.
Published: Wed, Nov 12 at 7:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 10
Weaver (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: An ankle issue limited Weaver in practice during Week 10 prep, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's NFC West tilt. Greg Dortch will serve as the Cardinals' primary returner on kickoffs and punts in Weaver's absence.
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch
Weaver (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Colts, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Analysis: Weaver served as the Cardinals' No. 4 wideout in Week 4 against the Seahawks, before ultimately being inactive in Week 5 against the Titans. The 24-year-old is once again inactive for Sunday's matchup.
Published: Sun, Oct 12 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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Draws first target of season
Weaver played 14 of the Cardinals' 67 snaps on offense and failed to corral his lone target in Thursday's 23-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Active for just the second time all season, Weaver served as the Cardinals' No. 4 wideout while Zay Jones (concussion) was sidelined. The 24-year-old is in the midst of his second season in Arizona but has yet to record his first NFL reception. If Jones is able to clear concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Weaver could find himself back on the Cardinals' inactive list.
Published: Wed, Oct 1 at 7:44am by Rotowire.com
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Active for first time in career
Weaver is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Weaver missed the first two games of the season due to an oblique injury and was a healthy scratch for the past three contests. However, with Zay Jones (hamstring/suspension) unavailable again, the undrafted rookie out of Colorado will get a chance to suit up. Weaver is expected to operate primarily on special teams.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch
Weaver (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Lions.
Analysis: Weaver missed the first two weeks with an oblique injury but has practiced in full this week, suggesting he's now healthy. However, that didn't guarantee he'd get to play in Week 3, and he'll now have to wait until next Sunday against the Commanders to have the opportunity to make his NFL debut.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Past oblique injury
Weaver (oblique) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Weaver missed the first two games of the regular season after injuring his oblique in early September, but the 23-year-old wideout appears to be on track to make his NFL debut against the Lions in Week 3. Weaver provides depth for a Cardinals pass-catching corps headlined by Marvin Harrison and Trey McBride.
Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 2
Weaver (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Weaver was a limited participant in all three practices leading up to Week 2, but he wasn't able to progress enough through his oblique injury to suit up Sunday. Weaver also did not play Week 1 and his next opportunity to suit up will be Week 3 against the Lions on Sept. 22.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 2
Weaver (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie wide receiver from Colorado has a chance to make his NFL debut Sunday after logging a week of limited practice sessions due to an oblique injury. If Weaver remains sidelined for another week, expect Chris Moore and Zach Pascal to see increased work as depth pieces in Arizona's WR room.
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Starts week limited
Weaver (oblique) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Weaver didn't suit up for the Cardinals' season-opening loss to the Bills this past Sunday after failing to participate in any practices leading up to the contest. He was at least able to participate in a limited capacity Wednesday, which boosts his chances of making his NFL debut Week 2 against the Rams.
Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 5:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Could return Week 2
Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday that Weaver (oblique) is expected to be back on the field this week, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After missing the Cardinals' Week 1 outing with an oblique injury, it appears Weaver is nearing a return to the field. The undrafted wideout from Colorado surprisingly made Arizona's 53-man roster after an impressive preseason, and he's expected to serve as a depth piece in the team's wide receiver room once he moves past his oblique issue.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially out for Week 1
Weaver (oblique) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Weaver's oblique injury prevented him from practicing in any capacity this week, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. The undrafted rookie wide receiver's next chance to make his NFL debut will come Week 2 versus the Rams.
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses Wednesday's practice
Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Wednesday that Weaver will remain out of practice due to an oblique injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie wide receiver out of Colorado "nicked" his oblique earlier in the week, and it appears he's still in the recovery process based on Gannon's comments Wednesday. While Weaver continues to battle his oblique issue, expect Zach Pascal and Chris Moore to see increased reps in the Cardinals' WR room.
Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice
Weaver "nicked" his oblique, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon, and did not practice Monday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Weaver's injury comes at an inopportune time, as the 23-year-old was able to make the 53-man roster despite going undrafted out of Colorado. Likely aiding his inclusion on the active roster was the five-game suspension of Zay Jones for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. Any missed time for Weaver could be lost opportunity with Jones on the sidelines. However, Weaver will work to get back on the field sometime this week ahead of the team's season opener Sunday against the Bills.
Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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Gets long look in preseason finale
Weaver caught two of four targets for a team-high 56 yards in Sunday's 38-12 preseason loss to the Broncos. He added 71 yards on two kickoff and two punt returns.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie out of Colorado got a chance to make an impression in the Cardinals' preseason finale and took advantage, showing his ability as a return man and also connecting with Clayton Tune on a 43-yard reception in the second quarter. Weaver is a long shot to crack Arizona's season-opening roster, but with Zay Jones set to miss the first five games after the league handed down a suspension Friday, the 23-year-old at least picked a good time to have a strong performance.
Published: Sun, Aug 25 at 6:29pm by Rotowire.com
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