Arizona Cardinals face roster decisions ahead of final cuts deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing their 53-man roster ahead of the 3 pm Arizona time deadline on August 30. Coach Mike LaFleur indicated that performances in Friday's game against the Green Bay Packers could influence cuts. Key discussions involve the status of quarterback Carson Beck, running back James Conner, and several wide receivers competing for limited spots. The Cardinals also navigate practice squad implications, with decisions likely made shortly after the roster cut deadline.
- •Final roster cuts must be made by August 30 at 3 pm Arizona time.
- •Carson Beck's rib injury complicates his status for the final roster.
- •James Conner's lack of participation raises his potential placement on the practice squad.
- •Wide receivers Jalen Brooks, Simi Fehoko, and Reggie Virgil are competing for roster spots.
- •Rookie Jayden Williams has emerged as a candidate for a swing tackle position.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals roster cuts: Crunch time for decision-makers
"A look at some tough roster decisions the Cardinals have by Sunday evening.
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