Roughly 35 Cardinals expected to miss Hall of Fame Game against Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are set to face the Carolina Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday in Canton, Ohio. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur indicated that approximately 35 players will not participate, including starters and key rotational players. Injuries sidelining some players include RB James Conner and OLB Josh Sweat, while others are healthy but will be rested. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time) and will be televised on NBC.
- •Cardinals face Panthers Thursday in Hall of Fame Game.
- •Approximately 35 players will not play for Arizona.
- •Key absences include RB James Conner and OLB Josh Sweat.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Roughly 35 Arizona Cardinals won't play in Hall of Fame Game?
"Mike LaFleur said about 35 players won't go in the preseason opener. We look at who all that might be.
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