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Arizona safeties coach evaluates new players during training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:36 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Arizona safeties coach evaluates new players during training camp

Summary

Arizona safeties coach Brett Arce is focusing on new players during the team's training camp this summer. Former Arizona players Dalton Johnson, Treydan Stukes, and Genesis Smith have recently debuted in the NFL, highlighting the turnover at the Wildcat safety position. Arizona returns Johno Price and Dajon Hinton while adding transfers Matai Tagoa’i, Lee Molette, Daylen Austin, and Cam Chappa. Tagoa’i has been adjusting his skills from linebacker to safety, studying former players to enhance his game. Arce emphasizes the need for mental sharpness and versatility as the team develops its new roster.

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Status Watch

•Brett Arce aims to build trust with new safeties during training camp
•Arizona added several transfers, including Matai Tagoa’i and Lee Molette
•Dajon Hinton is recovering from a knee injury suffered in the Holiday Bowl
•Tagoa’i is adjusting his skills as a former linebacker at USC
•Arce values versatility and maximum effort from the players

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3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona football training camp: A fresh crop of safeties take shape

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Arizona safeties coach Brett Arce took time from a busy Thursday evening to catch some NFL preseason action, where several of his former pupils were notching their first reps as professionals. The debuts of Dalton Johnson and Treydan Stukes of the Las Vegas Raiders and Genesis Smith of the Los Angeles Chargers brought Arce much […]
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