Cardinals receiver competition intensifies as preseason games approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:52 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals are experiencing a competitive battle for the final wide receiver spots ahead of the upcoming NFL season. Marvin Harrison Jr, Michael Wilson, and Kendrick Bourne hold three set roster positions. Devin Duvernay is a frontrunner for the fourth spot, primarily as a return specialist, while Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Jalen Brooks, Simi Fehoko, and Reggie Virgil compete for the remaining positions. All four players have shown promise in practice and during preseason games, with Brooks leading in receiving stats and Fehoko impressing with consistent scoring. Two preseason games remain to determine the final roster composition.
- •Cardinals have three wide receiver spots secured with Harrison Jr, Wilson, and Bourne.
- •Devin Duvernay is the favorite for the fourth receiving spot.
- •Competition includes Smith-Marsette, Brooks, Fehoko, and Virgil for final roster spots.
- •Brooks leads in receiving during preseason games.
- •Two preseason games remain to evaluate player performances.
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals WR battle taking shape
"The Cardinals have a fun competition at WR for the final roster spots.
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