The Cardinals defense has taken a beating all year, and their best playmaker will be out likely until the end of regular season.
#Cardinals S @Mathieu_Era has fractured and dislocated thumb requiring surgery and likely misses 3 games with hand in cast, per source.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) December 2, 2014
Mathieu fractured and dislocated his thumb during Sunday’s loss at Atlanta. He’ll likely have a pin inserted and a cast placed on the joint, meaning a three-week absence. It’s yet another substantial injury to a team that’s been decimated by them, most notably Carson Palmer’s ACL tear. Tony Jefferson will step in for Mathieu, signifying a major downgrade — especially in coverage
h/t rotoworld
