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.
Check out the details below.
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Quarterback
- 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
- 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
‘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
- 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
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
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
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
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
