The Arizona Cardinals have wrapped up one week of OTAs. We are still three months away from final cuts but we have an idea as to what the team could look like when the season starts.
Below are my first projections for the 53-man roster.
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Quarterback
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Kyler Murray, Colt McCoy, Trace McSorley
The only real question about this position for the roster is whether they will carry three on the 53-man roster. The last two seasons tell us that they will.
If undrafted rookie quarterback Jarrett Guarantano can show promise, the Cardinals could save a roster spot, cut McSorley and keep Guarantano on the practice squad. I just don’t see it right now.
Running back
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James Conner, Darrel Williams, Jonathan Ward, Keaontay Ingram
The Cardinals have not yet announced the signing of Williams, but GM Steve Keim said they did.
Conner and Williams will be locks to make the team.
They love Jonathan Ward on special teams and believe Ingram can do a little of everything, including special teams. Eno Benjamin is the odd man out.
He can sneak onto the roster if he does more on special teams or can be a dynamic returner.
If this ends up being the running back room, it is a big room.
Wide receiver
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DeAndre Hopkins (suspended, won’t count toward 53), Marquise Brown, A.J. Green, Rondale Moore, Antoine Wesley, Greg Dortch
The Cardinals could add a sixth receiver but might not need it this year with more talent at tight…