Cardinals release 1st preseason depth chart
The Arizona Cardinals will play their first preseason game Friday night on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. In preparation for that game, they released their first unofficial depth chart.
It is different than normal depth charts. Rather than what the depth chart might look like on the whole roster, suggesting how the final roster might look. It is based on expected participation in the game against the Bengals.
As a result, almost no veteran starter is expected to play much, if at all.
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Quarterback
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Colt McCoy
Trace McSorley
Jarrett Guarantano
Kyler Murray
Murray is unlikely to play. Kliff Kingsbury said Tuesday that McSorley would get the start.
Running back
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Eno Benjamin
Darrel Williams
Jonathan Ward
Keaontay Ingram
T.J. Pledger
Ronnie Rivers
James Conner
Conner clearly will not be playing. We will get to see a lot of Benjamin, Williams and Ward early on.
Wide receiver
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‘X’ WR
Andre Baccellia
Marcell Ateman
Antoine Wesley
DeAndre Hopkins
‘Z’ WR
Andy Isabella
Victor Bolden Jr,
Marquise Brown
A.J. Green
Slot WR
Greg Dortch
Jontre Kirklin
JaVonta Payton
Rondale Moore
Hopkins, Moore and Green likely play none. Brown probably plays only a little, if at all.
Tight end
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Stephen Anderson
Bernhard Seikovits
Deon Yelder
Trey McBride
Chris Pierce Jr.
Maxx Williams
Zach Ertz
Williams and Ertz will not play. McBride, who has been coming back from a back injury, will likely play only a little to start the preseason.
Offensive line
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Left tackle:
Josh Miles
Haggai Ndubuisi
D.J. Humphries
Left guard
Danny Isidora
Marquis Hayes
Justin Pugh
Center
Sean Harlow
Lecitus Smith
Greg Long
Rodney Hudson
Right guard
Will Hernandez
Koda Martin
Justin Murray
Right tackle
Josh Jones
Rashaad Coward
Kelvin Beachum
Hernandez will be the only starter to get playing time. Jones and Miles have been opposite the depth chart in practices.
Defensive line
Defensive end:
Michael Dogbe
Jonathan Ledbetter
Manny Jones
J.J. Watt
Nose tackle:
Rashard Lawrence
Antwaun Woods
Christian Ringo
Defensive tackle:
Leki Fotu
Kingsley Keke
Zach Allen
Allen and Watt aren’t likely going to play. Dogbe, Fotu and Lawrence need the game reps.
Outside linebacker
Weak side:
Dennis Gardeck
Victor Dimukeje
Cameron Thomas
Jessie Lemonier
Strong side:
Devon Kennard
Myjai Sanders
Jesse Luketa
Markus Golden
Golden is likely the only one to not play, barring injury.
Inside linebacker
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MIKE:
Zaven Collins
Joe Walker
Chandler Wooten
Nick Vigil
MO/Star
Zeke Turner
Ben Niemann
Isaiah Simmons
Tanner Vallejo
It would appear that Tanner Vallejo is getting the starter’s treatment. Simmons, Vigil and Vallejo appear unlikely to play.
Cornerback
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One side:
Antonio Hamilton
Josh Jackson
Cortez Davis
Byron Murphy
Other side:
Marco Wilson
Jace Whittaker
Breon Borders
Darrell Baker Jr.
Christian Matthew
Murphy appears to be the one sure player in the starting lineup to sit out. Marco Wilson needs reps. Cortez Davis replaces Nate Brooks.
Safety
Free safety:
Deionte Thompson
Tae Daley
Jalen Thompson
Strong safety:
Charles Washington
James Wiggins
Budda Baker
Neither Baker nor JT should be expected to play.
Specialists
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Kicker:
Matt Praters
Punter:
Andy Lee
Nolan Cooney
Holder:
Andy Lee
Nolan Cooney
Long Snapper:
Aaron Brewer
Punt returner:
Greg Dortch
Victor Bolden
Kick returner:
Greg Dortch
Victor Bolden
