Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals showcase six player connections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are set to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Week 5 of the NFL season. Both teams feature players who have previously played for the opposing team. Notable connections include Cardinals DL Roy Lopez and RB Bam Knight, who have both played for the Lions. On the Lions side, backup QB Joshua Dobbs, who had a brief stint with the Cardinals, adds to the intrigue. Additionally, Lions LB Trevor Nowaske and DL Ben Stille also have past ties with the Cardinals, rounding out a roster rich in player overlaps.
- •Cardinals and Lions meet in Week 5 of the NFL.
- •Roy Lopez and Bam Knight previously played for the Lions.
- •Joshua Dobbs is the Lions' backup QB after time with the Cardinals.
- •Trevor Nowaske and Ben Stille have player connections to the Cardinals.
- •Increased familiarity could influence game dynamics.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals have 6 player connections
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