Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer continues to struggle with a nerve problem in his throwing shoulder and is seeking a second opinion. Palmer started throwing again last week, but suffered another setback and was unable to practice on Wednesday.
Carson Palmer getting 2nd opinion on shoulder, fantasy owners continue to wait
Palmer had yet another setback on his nerve issue and is seeking a second opinion. We break down the fantasy implications.
Christian Petersen
Palmer suffered the nerve injury after taking a hit in Arizona's Week 1 win over the San Diego Chargers. Drew Stanton has started the last two games and looks likely to do so again when the undefeated Cardinals face the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Fantasy impact: It’s a major concern that Palmer is still unable to throw after the Cardinals’ Week 4 bye. A second opinion doesn’t always turn up better news, and it’s a remote possibility that the former Heisman Trophy winner will have to go under the knife to fix his ailing shoulder. Either way, he’s unlikely to be ready for Week 5. If you’re still holding on to him in 12-team leagues, it’s now safe to drop him. Stanton, meanwhile, remains a bottom-barrel QB2 against the Broncos defense.
