Arizona Cardinals have 34 players unavailable against Cowboys in preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals faced the Dallas Cowboys on August 23, 2026, in a preseason game and had 34 players sitting out. The game concluded with a score of 34-13 in favor of the Cowboys. Many of the absences were due to injuries, affecting key positions including quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. The Cardinals' starting lineup included Gardner Minshew at quarterback and Corey Kiner at running back. Following this game, the Cardinals will continue to assess player readiness for the regular season as injuries have impacted their roster depth significantly.
- •Arizona Cardinals lost 34-13 to Dallas Cowboys in preseason.
- •34 players were unavailable, including several starters.
- •Injuries hampered key positions, including quarterback and running back.
- •Gardner Minshew and Corey Kiner were in the starting lineup.
- •Upcoming assessments will determine player readiness for the regular season.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — 34 Arizona Cardinals players sat out preseason game vs. Dallas Cowboys
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