The Arizona Cardinals, in their 24-17 preseason to the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday night, played 57 defensive snaps. How was that playing time divided up?
Below, we go over the individual snap counts for each player on defense for the Cardinals, broken down by position group.
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Defensive line
Jonathan Ledbetter, 34; Manny Jones, 34; Christian Ringo, 32; Antwaun Woods, 27; Michael Dogbe, 13; Rashard Lawrence, 10
Dogbe and Lawrence got the starter treatment. Leki Fotu was injured. It is impossible to know who has the lead in the final spot on the roster.
Outside linebacker
Myjai Sanders, 26; Cameron Thomas, 25; Jesse Luketa, 21; Victor Dimukeje, 20; Dennis Gardeck, 11; Devon Kennard, 11
The Cardinals gave their young guys a lot of playing time. We will see once Markus Golden is back who will get the starting job between Kennard and Gardeck.
Inside linebacker
Ben Niemann, 41; Chandler Wooten, 29; Zeke Turner, 16; Zaven Collins, 16; Joe Walker, 12
Does Joe Walker’s playing time suggest that he is more likely to make the team over Niemann or Wooten?
Cornerback
Christian Matthew, 46; Josh Jackson, 41; Jace Whittaker, 21; Marco Wilson, 16; Antonio Hamilton, 11
Wilson and Hamilton are sure locks for the roster. They got an extended look at Jackson and Matthew.
Safety
James Wiggins, 40; Tae Daley, 30; Deionte Thompson, 27; Charles Washington, 17
Washington got hurt, which limited his snap count.
