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Arizona Cardinals hold full practice day before Hall of Fame Game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:11 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Arizona Cardinals hold full practice day before Hall of Fame Game
Summary

The Arizona Cardinals conducted an unusual full practice with full pads on Wednesday ahead of their Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers in Canton, Ohio. Head coach Mike LaFleur explained the decision was made because many starters will not play in Thursday's game, allowing them to gain valuable practice reps instead. The focus remains on preparing the starters for future preseason matchups, including a game against the Las Vegas Raiders next week. This full practice is likely a unique occurrence due to the extra preseason game.

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  • •Cardinals practice with full pads before playing Panthers.
  • •Starters will not participate in the Hall of Fame Game.
  • •Next preseason game is against Las Vegas Raiders next week.
  • •Full practice aims to keep starters engaged before the opener.
  • •Unconventional move likely tied to the extra preseason game.
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  • 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals make unconventional practice move ahead of preseason opener
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The Arizona Cardinals did something you never see teams do the day before an actual football game.

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