TEMPE -- The Arizona Cardinals will be without first-round pick Walter Nolen III against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed the news during his Wednesday morning press conference.

The Arizona Cardinals will not have their top draft pick this Sunday in Tampa Bay. Head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday that defensive lineman Walter Nolen, who suffered a knee injury in the first half of the Cardinals' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, would miss the game this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is set to return to the field in Week 13, but offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard hinted that the running back might not see a full workload.

The Arizona Cardinals face a major test in Week 13, and wow well Arizona counters defensive aggression could determine the entire game.

Looking to get back on track after a pair of road losses in Buffalo and L.A., the Bucs will play the first of three straight home games in Week 13 when the Arizona Cardinals come to Raymond James Stad

TEMPE — Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen III will not play this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a knee injury, coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed Wednesday. Nolen went down with the knee issue in last Sunday’s overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and did not return.

The Arizona Cardinals my face Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Sunday if Baker Mayfield can't play.