The Arizona Cardinals played their preseason opener Friday night at State Farm Stadium, defeating the Denver Broncos 18-17.
The defense played 64 total snaps.
How was the playing time divided up?
Below are the individual snap counts for the defensive players, grouped by position group.
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Defensive line
Dante Stills, 34; Ben Stille, 24; Eric Banks, 23; Rashard Lawrence, 23; Carlos Watkins, 21; Kevin Strong, 20; L.J. Collier, 7; Jonathan Ledbetter, 7; Leki Fotu, 4
Fotu was used exclusively as a base nose tackle. Stills, a rookie, played more than anyone else.
We will see if the starting line of Collier, Ledbetter and Fotu will continue to be that group.
Outside linebackers
Jesse Luketa, 31; Victor Dimukeje, 29; Cameron Thomas, 28; David Anenih, 26; Zaven Collins, 7; Dennis Gardeck, 7
BJ Ojulari and Myjai Sanders did not play. Sanders is injured and Ojulari just came off PUP.
Inside linebackers
Krys Barnes, 28; Owen Pappoe, 28; Josh Woods, 26; Zeke Turner, 19; Kyle Soelle, 11
Kyzir White did not play. Barnes and Woods were the starters but played the first and second team.
Cornerbacks
Antonio Hamilton, 33; Nate Hairston, 31; Kei’Trel Clark, 29; Christian Matthew, 29; Kyler McMichael, 28; Kris Boyd, 11; Marco Wilson, 7
Rashad Fenton, Quavian White and Billy Price did not play.
Safety
Andre Chachere, 37; JuJu Hughes, 31; Jovante Moffatt, 26; Kendell Brooks, 17; Isaiah Simmons, 14; Jalen Thompson, 7
Budda Baker did not play. Chachere also added 15 special teams snaps, the most of the group.
