Drew Stanton has sprained knee
— -- TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton will not need surgery on his right knee, coach Bruce Arians said on Friday.
No timetable is set for Stanton's return but Arians said there's "definitely" a chance the quarterback could return this season.
"We just don't know when," Arians said.
An MRI revealed Stanton has a sprained right knee and is considered week to week, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Arians said his quarterback is already wearing a brace and is on crutches, and will be considered "day-to-day."
"It's just going to be rest and rehab," Arians said. "It's very good news that he's not going to need surgery."
One person familiar with Stanton's MRI told Schefter on Friday the results were a "huge relief."
The Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night in what could be the deciding game for the NFC West title. Friday, 10 days before the game, was too early for Arians to determine if Stanton would be ready to play by then, but he'd be taken aback if Stanton was ready that quickly.
"I wouldn't put it past him but I would be surprised," Arians said.
Stanton suffered the injury during Thursday night's 12-6 win over the St. Louis Rams, on a sack by defensive lineman Aaron Donald with 8:41 left in the third quarter. He hopped off the field on his left leg, not putting any weight on his right knee. After being examined by team doctors and trainers, Stanton was carted to the locker room and eventually ruled out.
Third-year quarterback Ryan Lindley took over and finished 4-for-10 passing for 30 yards in his first game action since 2012. Stanton was 12-for-20 for 109 yards before leaving the game.
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