Evan Hull joins Arizona Cardinals practice squad after preseason performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Running back Evan Hull signed with the Arizona Cardinals practice squad following the organization's initial 53-man roster decisions on September 1, 2026. Hull did not make the active roster but remained with the team after a standout performance in the final preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. In that contest, he recorded 118 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. His production included a 47-yard scoring run that reached 21.62 mph, marking the fastest speed recorded by a ball carrier during the 2026 preseason. The former Northwestern standout, who was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2023, has battled various injuries during his professional career. By remaining on the practice squad, Hull continues to work within the organization and remains available for a potential promotion to the active roster should injury or other depth requirements arise during the regular season.
- •Evan Hull signed with the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.
- •He rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers.
- •His 47-yard touchdown run reached a top speed of 21.62 mph.
- •The 2023 draft pick previously played for the Indianapolis Colts.
- •Hull finished his career at Northwestern with 3,169 rushing yards.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Former Northwestern RB Joins Arizona Cardinals Practice Squad
"Former Northwestern running back Evan Hull did not make Arizona's initial 53-man roster but will remain with the Cardinals on the practice squad, giving him another opportunity to earn his way onto the active roster.
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