not to be the case, which was good news for both the team and player. General Manager Steve Keim said Cromartie’s injury affected the peroneal tendon in his ankle and both he and Arians said Cromartie is day-to-day.

Cromartie sat out the light practice Monday but Arians said there is still a chance he plays Thursday.

Guard Paul Fanaika (ankle) didn't practice. Arians said he wasn’t sure who would start at guard – Jonathan Cooper was on the left side and Ted Larsen, the normal left-side starter, was on the right for Sunday’s game -- whenever Fanaika returns.

Safety Tyrann Mathieu (thumb) is already listed as out for the game after thumb surgery. A handful of Cardinals were listed as limited Monday: Alexander (knee), Stanton (ankle/knee), wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (knee), linebacker Larry Foote (foot), linebacker Matt Shaughnessy (shoulder), defensive tackle Ed Stinson (toe) and tackle Jared Veldheer (ankle).

The Rams did not practice Monday but had to submit an injury report as if they did. Tight end Cory Harkey (knee) was limited while seven players would have been DNP: Wide receiver Kenny Britt (not injury related), defensive tackle Alex Carrington (thigh), linebacker Will Herring (foot), linebacker James Laurinaitis (ankle), defensive end Chris Long (ankle), guard Rodger Saffold (shoulder) and center Scott Wells (elbow).

ADDING A SAFETY FOR DEPTH

With the uncertainty around Cromartie and Mathieu – who was sporting a giant cast around his left hand and forearm Monday following thumb surgery – the Cardinals signed veteran safety Chris Clemons. Clemons, a five-year veteran, had started every game for the Dolphins in 2012 and 2013. He signed as a free agent with Houston in the offseason but was cut before the regular season began.

Clemons is familiar with defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, having played under Bowles in Miami from 2009-11. Arians said the Cardinals will see if Clemons can be prepped in time to activate him Thursday. Asked if that was feasible, Clemons smiled. “Ain’t got no choice.”

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