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Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur watches from the sidelines against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

It's almost time for the Arizona Cardinals to play ball. Here's what they need to figure out.

Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur watches from the sidelines against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Analysis

It's almost time for the Arizona Cardinals to play ball. Here's what they need to figure out.

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Aug 6, 2026; Canton, Ohio, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) reacts during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals' season will make or break on these four roster decisions made during the offseason.

Aug 28, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals should look to check these things off their to-do list.

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cody Simon (0) reacts after a defensive stop during their training camp red and white practice at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Aug. 9, 2026.

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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) practices during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 26, 2026.

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Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (97) against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals are hopeful their second-year players can make a difference.

Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) gets set in the backfield during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images

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It's time for the Arizona Cardinals to make some tough decisions. Here's what they should do.

Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Tom Brady (left) shakes hands with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals extended Michael Wilson. Here's everything you need to know.

Nov 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) against the Jacksonville Jaguars at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals are hot with the pen right now. Who is up next to get a contract done?

Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) stiff-arms Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) after making a catch during the game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals and Michael Wilson are locked into contract negotiations.

Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws a pass during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals should be just fine at quarterback in 2026.

Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) celebrates with tight end Teagan Quitoriano (47) after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals dropped these players from the active roster. Why?

Aug 6, 2026; Canton, Ohio, USA; Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort on the sidelines prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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What were the Arizona Cardinals going to do?

Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight (20) works out during their training camp red and white practice at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Aug. 9, 2026.

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The Arizona Cardinals saw some surprising names off (and on) the initial 53-man roster.

Cardinals wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (9) warms up during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 28, 2026.

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The Arizona Cardinals made some tough roster cuts — though they'd love to get these players back in the mix.

Arizona Cardinals Karson Sharar (43) runs during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Aug. 11, 2026.

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The Arizona Cardinals had a surprisingly good turnout for their rookie class.

Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker BJ Ojulari (9) against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals made some eye-opening calls for their initial 53-man roster.

Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Simi Fehoko (80) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Travis Vokolek (81) against the Las Vegas Raiders during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Arizona’s initial 53-man roster is set, and several surprising decisions stand out as the Cardinals begin shaping Mike LaFleur’s first team.

October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Starling Thomas V (24) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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The Arizona Cardinals are trimming their roster down to 53. Here's every move made so far.

Sep 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) dodges New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Arizona Cardinals move into roster cut-down day with these possibilities.

Aug 6, 2026; Canton, Ohio, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) warms up before playing the the Carolina Panthers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Analysis

Cut-down day is here for the Arizona Cardinals, and it's time to make some tough choices.

Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Cardinals are set to finalize their regular season roster. Here's our predictions.

Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Ariz, U.S.; Arizona Cardinals running backs James Conner (6) warms up before their preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium on Aug. 9, 2025.

Analysis

Arizona already made one trade ahead of Sunday’s deadline, but several other Cardinals could draw interest.

Aug 6, 2026; Canton, Ohio, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Corey Kiner (37) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Small? Sure, though the Cardinals and Patriots both made sense as trade partners here.

Aug 28, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Arizona Cardinals finished their preseason with a loss against the Green Bay Packers.