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Jacoby Brissett Jacoby Brissett Starting QB on depth chart
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 4:36 PM
Brissett is listed with the first-team offense on the Cardinals' unofficial depth chart.
Analysis: After Arizona released Kyler Murray in March, the team signed Gardner Minshew in free agency and then rounded out the QB room by drafting Carson Beck (ribs) in the third round of the 2026 Draft. Despite those notable additions, Brissett was expected to be the starter, and as a result he held a hold-in during the offseason program and at the starting training camp before agreeing to a revised contract with the team on July 26. Brissett made a cameo in preseason Week 1 versus the Raiders, completing all five of his passes for 44 yards and a touchdown strike to Marvin Harrison. Considering he'll have TE Trey McBride, WRs Harrison and Michael Wilson and RBs Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and Tyler Allgeier at his disposal, Brissett very well may produce like he did during his 12-game starting stint to end last season. Whether that'll be enough for Brissett to hold on to the No. 1 gig throughout the campaign is up in the air, especially with Beck waiting in the wings. |
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Jeremiyah Love Jeremiyah Love Continues to progress
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 12:49 PM
Coach Mike LaFleur said Thursday that Love (ankle) is "progressing," Howard Balzer of Cards Wire reports.
Analysis: It seems to be the only thing LaFleur is willing to say about his rookie running back's recovery at this point, as the coach has made it his daily ritual to say Love is merely progressing while offering little else in the form of insight. Love has 10 days to try and get ready for Arizona's Week 1 opener against the Chargers. He's going to need to practice in some fashion next week to have a chance to play Sunday, Sept. 13, and even then Love is still likely to split carries with Tyler Allgeier versus Los Angeles. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Lands three-year extension
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
The Cardinals signed Wilson to a three-year, $75 million contract extension Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The sides squeezed this deal in before the start of the regular season, as Wilson had been set to enter the final year of his rookie deal. Selected in the third round of the 2023 Draft, Wilson had a true breakout season in 2025, as he operated as the Cardinals' WR1 most weeks while Marvin Harrison battled injuries throughout the campaign. Wilson responded with three 100-yard receiving games over the final eight weeks of the season and finished the year with 78 catches for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns. Six of his seven scores came in the final five contests. Harrison is back healthy this season, but Wilson figures to remain a prominent piece of a passing offense that also includes All-Pro tight end Trey McBride. |
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Tyler Allgeier Tyler Allgeier Could have prominent role early
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 10:34 AM
Allgeier is poised to begin the regular season splitting carries with Jeremiyah Love (ankle), whom Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports is progressing well in his recovery and trending toward being available for Week 1.
Analysis: Love is expected to eventually take on the lead role after being drafted third overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the rookie is likely to be eased in as he recovers from a preseason ankle injury, if he's cleared at all to suit up against the Chargers in Week 1 on Sept. 13. Allgeier has rushed for at least 514 yards in each of his four regular seasons, the last three of which were spent backing up Bijan Robinson, so the former Falcons running back figures to maintain some level of involvement even once Love is fully up to speed. James Conner (foot) is on IR with a designation to return, so Bam Knight is currently the only healthy alternative to Allgeier on the roster. |
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Trey McBride Trey McBride No. 1 TE on depth chart
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 6:38 PM
McBride is listed as the Cardinals' No. 1 TE on the team's unofficial depth chart.
Analysis: McBride emerged as a target hog in 2024, racking up 147 in 16 regular-season games en route to 111 catches and 1,146 yards but just two touchdowns. The end-zone woes finally came to a close last season, though, as he finished with a monster 126-1,239-11 line on 169 targets in 17 regular-season contests. The catch count set an NFL record for most by a tight end in a campaign, surpassing Zach Ertz's 116 from his 2018 season with the Eagles. McBride remains the top pass catcher for QB Jacoby Brissett and Arizona's offense, but he does have competition for looks from WRs Marvin Harrison and Michael Wilson. |
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Marvin Harrison Jr. Marvin Harrison Jr. Listed on first-team offense
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 5:49 PM
Harrison is listed as a starter on the Cardinals' unofficial depth chart.
Analysis: This comes as no surprise considering Harrison's standing as the fourth overall pick in the 2024 Draft and his average of 6.5 targets per game through two seasons in the NFL. However, he has yet to take off, even with QB Jacoby Brissett under center for most of the 2025 campaign, as heel and foot injuries contained him to only three appearances in the final eight contests. Harrison has had a clean bill of health since late July, and with a full training camp working with Brissett and fellow WR Michael Wilson, the trio is set to hit the ground running Week 1 under new coach Mike LaFleur. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Potential extension looming?
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 5:38 PM
The Cardinals have made attempts to figure out a contract extension with Wilson ahead of the 2026 campaign, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Analysis: A 2023 third-round pick of Arizona, Wilson wasn't able to tap into his full potential until his third season in 2025, but once QB Jacoby Brissett took over the offense Week 6, the wide receiver was off and running thereafter, posting a 70-954-6 line on 108 targets over the final 12 contests. The run included three 100-yard receiving games and at least one touchdown grab in each of the final five weeks for Wilson. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, his situation is pending, and whether or not it gets decided before Week 1 or next offseason remains to be seen. |
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Jeremiyah Love Jeremiyah Love Present Tuesday, but not practicing
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:38 PM
Love (ankle) was spotted at Tuesday's practice but wasn't suited up, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Love has been tending to a high-ankle sprain since making his pro debut preseason Week 1, missing all practices and the Cardinals' final two exhibitions in the meantime. Coach Mike LaFleur told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com on Monday that Love is "progressing really well" toward being available Week 1. Nevertheless, Love's next step will be mixing into at least some drills to begin to put questions about his status for the regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Chargers in the rearview mirror. |
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Reverts to IR
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:52 PM
Minkins (undisclosed) reverted to the Cardinals' injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Minkins was not claimed off waivers by another team after being waived with an injury designation Sunday. By reverting to IR, the Cincinnati product will be required to miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Cardinals. Minkins recorded two tackles (one solo) during the Cardinals' 42-38 loss to the Packers in Friday's preseason finale. |
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Lands on IR with designation to return
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:42 PM
The Cardinals placed Carter (knee) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Carter will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season due to a knee injury he sustained in training camp practice in early August. With rookie fourth-rounder Kaleb Proctor (knee) out for the entire season, Andrew Billings, L.J. Collier and Keveion'ta Spears will serve as the Cardinals' rotational defensive tackles behind Roy Lopez and Walter Nolen for as long as Carter is sidelined. |
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Dealing with lower-body injury
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:12 PM
Head coach Mike LaFleur said Monday that Johnson is working through a lower-body injury, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: It's unclear when Johnson picked up the injury, though LaFleur relayed that the second-year pro is "progressing well" in his recovery. It doesn't seem like Johnson is in real jeopardy of missing the Cardinals' Week 1 clash against the Chargers. However, his status for the regular-season opener will be more clear once Arizona releases practice participation reports. |
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Jeremiyah Love Jeremiyah Love Trending toward Week 1 return
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 3:29 PM
Love (ankle) is progressing well in his recovery and is trending toward being available for Week 1, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Love was forced to miss the Cardinals' final preseason game due to the high-ankle sprain he suffered earlier this month, but he continues trend in the right direction. Head coach Mike LaFleur outlined Monday that the running back is "progressing really well," and that Love is expected to take another step up in his recovery at practice. The Cardinals will take on the Chargers in Week 1 on Sept. 13, and the rookie first-rounder appears to be on track to make his NFL regular-season debut that day. |
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Carson Beck Carson Beck Returning to practice Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:30 PM
Coach Mike LaFleur said Beck (ribs) will return to practice Monday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Beck suffered a ribs injury in the Hall of Fame Game earlier this month and missed the Cardinals' three official preseason contests. The third-round rookie is set to open the season as Arizona's QB3 behind starter Jacoby Brissett and veteran backup Gardner Minshew. There's a pretty good chance Beck sees action as a rookie during the regular season. |
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Tip Reiman Tip Reiman Moved to reserve/PUP
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:56 PM
The Cardinals moved Reiman (ankle) from the active/PUP list to the reserve/PUP list Sunday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Reiman started training camp on the active/PUP list with an ankle injury, making him eligible to be placed on the Cardinals' reserve list to start the season. The tight end must now miss at least four games before becoming eligible to return to the team's active roster. |
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James Conner James Conner Starting season on IR, with designation to return
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 4:50 PM
The Cardinals are placing Conner (foot) on injured reserve with a designation to return, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix reports.
Analysis: Conner continues to deal with complications from the foot injury that ended his 2025 campaign Week 3 of last season. Initially, when Arizona didn't place him on the active/PUP list at the start of training camp, it was an indication that he had a chance to be available Week 1. Instead, Conner will be required to miss at least the first four games following this transaction. Considering rookie third overall pick Jeremiyah Love's status is up in the air due to a high-ankle sprain, Tyler Allgeier may be the team's lead runner in the early going, with Bam Knight backing him up. |
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Hunter Long Hunter Long Traded to Arizona
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 AM
Long has been traded from Jacksonville to the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Long will get a fresh start after spending 2025 in a depth role for Jacksonville. After being selected by Miami in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Long has been used primarily as a blocker, though he did log career highs with 12 catches, 85 yards and two touchdowns over nine regular-season contests with the Jaguars last year. Trey McBride is the clear-cut top dog at tight end for Arizona, so Long doesn't figure to have a major offensive role with his new club. |
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Reggie Virgil Reggie Virgil Modest production in preseason finale
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 10:37 PM
Virgil caught three of six targets for 23 yards in a loss to Green Bay during Friday's exhibition contest.
Analysis: Virgil's line was especially quiet in comparison to some of the other wideouts he's competing with a for a spot on the 53-man roster, including Simi Fehoko (5-94-2) and Jalen Brooks (4-57-0). Still, Virgil showed pretty well during the exhibition slate overall, catching 12 of 18 targets for 158 yards over four games. The fact that he was a fifth-round pick in April's NFL Draft could also help his case given that the organization might want to take a longer look at him. |
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Jalen Brooks Jalen Brooks Impactful again during preseason finale
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 10:31 PM
Brooks caught all four of his targets for 57 yards during Friday's exhibition loss to Green Bay.
Analysis: Brooks played only 16 offensive snaps but shined during his time on the field, with his longest reception being a 20-yard connection with Gardner Minshew early in the second quarter. Brooks performed very well during the preseason, catching 15 of 17 targets for a team-leading 222 yards and one touchdown. That could go a long way to helping him secure a spot on the 53-man roster as a depth wideout option. |
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Jeremiyah Love Jeremiyah Love Continues to progress
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 11:13 PM
Love (ankle) did not play in Friday's preseason loss to the Packers, but per Cardinals team reporter Zach Gershman he was able to work out prior to the game.
Analysis: Love was able to get in some light work in Wednesday, and he appeared to be moving at a quicker pace a couple days later. It remains unclear if he will be ready to go when the Cardinals open their season against the Chargers, but he will have just over two more weeks to work past the high-ankle sprain he picked up in the first preseason game. |
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Elijah Higgins Elijah Higgins Logs two catches in preseason finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 11:11 PM
Higgins (concussion) caught two passes on three targets for 15 yards during Friday's 42-38 preseason loss to Green Bay.
Analysis: Friday's exhibition contest was Higgins' first preseason game of the year, and he was given the green light to play after clearing the league's concussion protocol. He saw most of his playing time in the first half, hauling in passes of nine and six yards on drives that both ended in scores for the Cardinals. Higgins is set to enter the regular season as the team's backup tight end to Trey McBride, given that Tip Reiman (ankle) is expected to miss the Cardinals' regular-season opener against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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