Four Cardinals draft picks face uncertainty ahead of final preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals are set to play their final preseason game, with four recent draft picks potentially facing cuts. OLB BJ Ojulari and ILB Owen Pappoe, from the 2023 draft class, are both vying for crucial roster spots against competition. Ojulari, who has battled injuries, is up against Eku Leota, while Pappoe faces a challenge from rookie Karson Sharar. Additionally, CB Kei'Trel Clark and 2024 third-round pick Elijah Jones are also at risk, competing deep in the cornerback rotation. All four players are expected to participate in this pivotal game.
- •Cardinals' final preseason game is scheduled for this weekend.
- •OJ Ojulari struggles with injuries and competes for an OLB spot.
- •Owen Pappoe is battling for a spot in the ILB rotation.
- •Kei'Trel Clark looks to secure a role in the CB depth chart.
- •Elijah Jones aims to solidify a sixth cornerback position.
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — 4 recent Cardinals draft picks face potential end of the line
"Three players from the 2023 draft and one from 2024 might get cut this weekend.
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