Arizona Cardinals see three starters miss practice session on Monday

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Arizona Cardinals see three starters miss practice session on Monday
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During Monday's training session at State Farm Stadium, the Arizona Cardinals were without key players Michael Wilson, Paris Johnson, and Budda Baker. It is unclear whether their absence was due to injury or a scheduled rest day. Head coach Mike LaFleur did not address their status before practice, and he will not speak to the media on Tuesday, leaving uncertainty regarding their availability for the upcoming preseason game. Backup players received first-team reps, potentially indicating LaFleur's intention to evaluate depth players ahead of the game on Thursday.

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  • Michael Wilson, Paris Johnson, and Budda Baker did not practice on Monday.
  • Backup players received work with the first-team offense in practice.
  • LaFleur will not address player statuses before Tuesday's practice.
  • The Cardinals' first preseason game is scheduled for Thursday.
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  • 3:50 AMYahoo SportsArizona Cardinals training camp: 3 key starters out Monday
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Some backups got work with the first team on Monday because a couple of starters didn't practice.

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