Cardinals Place WR Quez Watkins on Injured Reserve, Sign Nate McCollum

The Arizona Cardinals placed wide receiver Quez Watkins on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury sustained during practice, requiring him to miss the entire 2025 season unless an injury settlement is reached. Watkins, known for his elite speed and previous performance with the Philadelphia Eagles, exited practice on Friday before the team's Red & White scrimmage. In response, the Cardinals signed rookie free agent Nate McCollum, who played college football for Georgia Tech and North Carolina and had a tryout with the team before training camp. McCollum, a 5-9 receiver with notable college stats including 143 receptions for 1,521 yards, will fill the roster spot vacated by Watkins. These roster moves occurred about a week before the Cardinals' preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team is adjusting its wide receiver depth as it prepares for the upcoming season.