Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Chargers face off in Sunday season opener

The Arizona Cardinals host the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday for the opening game of the NFL season. While the teams rarely meet on the field, the rosters feature three players with shared history between the two franchises. Chargers safety Tony Jefferson began his career as a rookie free agent with the Cardinals in 2013 and spent four seasons in Arizona. Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson joins the Chargers after spending the 2025 season with the Cardinals, where he recorded 26 tackles and one sack in 17 games. Meanwhile, Cardinals wide receiver Simi Fehoko enters his second season in Arizona following a two-year tenure with the Chargers. The matchup serves as the start of the regular season for both organizations.

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