The Arizona Cardinals are ahead of all other franchises in the NFL except the Carolina Panthers in terms of where they are at in their training camp process.
Having extra days in camp and having played a preseason game, some are calling it the best Hall of Fame Game ever, they already have more information on their roster than almost all other teams.
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So, what could that 53-man roster look like?
Let’s take a guess.
Quarterback (3)
Not a surprise, but could be a position to watch if the rookie continues to play well.
Running Back (4)
Trey Benson has been MIA and injured almost all of camp. I cannot see him making the roster right now.
Wide Receiver (6)
I think this comes down to Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Simi Fehoko and Jalen Brooks, who has looked really good in camp, but doesn’t offer the same experience as the first two. The one hold up on Smith-Marsette is he missed Thursday with an injury, so that could open the door.
Tight End (3)
Offensive Line (9)
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The starting five seems like it will at least begin the 2026 season this way.
Gaines is the backup center… From there it seems like the three best offensive lineman left.
Defensive Line (6)
This could be a decent group. Development and health matter so much.
Edge (4)
I think Eku Leota and Cameron Robertson both have a shot but after this last week, I think it is time to move on from BJ Ojulari who looks like his legs are gone. This will be waiver claim area to watch after the initial 53-man roster is filled out.
Inside Linebacker (5)
This one could come down to Pappoe and Sharar, but I think that they both make the initial.
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Cornerback (6)
The Williams situation is one to watch. If he starts on PUP, he still takes a roster spot, so who gets bumped?
Safety (4)
Always interesting how injuries clear things up.
Specials (3)
Nothing surprising here.
What are your thoughts on the Arizona Cardinals roster?
