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Bruce Arians: Drew Stanton not starting but could be No. 2

TEMPE, Ariz. – Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton won’t start Sunday night against Seattle but might be available to come off the bench.

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians ruled Stanton out as Arizona’s starter, giving Ryan Lindley his first start since 2012. Stanton, who was officially ruled doubtful for the game, will be a game-time decision to determine if he can be Lindley’s backup, Arians said. Arians said he’ll determine Stanton's status at University of Phoenix Stadium. According to the NFL, doubtful means there's at least a 75 percent a player won't play.

Stanton did not practice Friday because of limited snaps, Arians said, and was limited in Thursday’s practice.

“He’s made pretty decent progress,” Arians said.

Stanton left Arizona’s 12-6 win over St. Louis on Dec. 11 with a right knee injury and did not return. On Friday, Stanton appeared to have a slight limp and was walking slowly during the open portion of Arizona’s practice.

  • Left guard Jonathan Cooper was also ruled out of Sunday night's game by Arians. Cooper suffered wrist injury against the Rams and has been sporting a cast this week. Ted Larsen will be re-inserted in the starting lineup at left guard. "[His] wrist is not responding with the cast so we’ll hold him off until next week and see how much we can get out of him next week," Arians said.

  • Wide receiver Jaron Brown was the only Cardinals player listed as questionable. Everyone else was probable.

  • Seattle T Russell Okung was ruled out and C Max Unger was listed as doubtful for Sunday night.