Panthers top Cardinals in preseason opener as 41 sit out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Carolina Panthers edged out the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in the Hall of Fame Game on August 7. Arizona's head coach Mike LaFleur had initially mentioned that around 35 players would not participate; however, 41 were ultimately sidelined due to a mix of injuries and other circumstances. Key players like quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew, as well as running back James Conner, were among those who did not play. This significant absence highlights challenges for the Cardinals as they approach the regular season.
- •Panthers defeated Cardinals 33-30 in the Hall of Fame Game.
- •Arizona had 41 players unavailable for the matchup.
- •Notable absences included QBs Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew.
- •James Conner and several others missed the game due to injuries.
- •The game serves as an important analysis point for both teams.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers 33, Cardinals 30: Arizona had 41 players sit out game
"Mike LaFleur said about 35 players would not play in the preseason opener. How many actually sat out, and who were they?
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