Arizona Cardinals establish initial 53-man roster for 2026 NFL season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals have finalized their initial 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 season. Personnel adjustments included trades, player releases, and designating three athletes to reserve lists. Running back James Conner and defensive lineman Zach Carter were placed on injured reserve, while tight end Tip Reiman moved to the regular-season physically unable to perform list. The team retained seven wide receivers for the start of the campaign and added undrafted rookie safety Wydett Williams to the active group. Coaching staff decisions saw Eku Leota earn a roster spot over BJ Ojulari at outside linebacker, while Karson Sharar secured a position in the inside linebacker unit. The organization indicated that additional roster movements are expected in the coming days as team management prepares for the regular season schedule.
- •Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, and Carson Beck comprise the quarterback room.
- •The team retained seven wide receivers including Marvin Harrison Jr. and Kendrick Bourne.
- •Wydett Williams is the only undrafted rookie to make the active 53-man roster.
- •Eku Leota beat out former second-round pick BJ Ojulari for a linebacker role.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals made tough decisions to get to 53-man roster
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — NFL roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals initial 53-man roster
"Check out what Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said about some of the decisions to form the 53-man roster.
"Have a look at which 53 players made the final roster following final cuts.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:12 PMArizona Cardinals made tough decisions to get to 53-man roster
Check out what Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said about some of the decisions to form the 53-man roster.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:02 PMNFL roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals initial 53-man roster
Have a look at which 53 players made the final roster following final cuts.
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