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Packers HC Matt LaFleur willing to fight brother in joint practice

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has been a proponent of joint practices in the preseason. When veteran Aaron Rodgers was the quarterback in Green Bay, Matt LaFleur, then a young head coach, was openly in favor of joint practices while the MVP quarterback was openly against them.

Packers QB Jordan Love makes the most of appearance vs. Broncos

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Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1

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Trey Benson News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 24

3 Big Reasons Why the Cardinals Finally Gave Up on Trey Benson

ARIZONA — They finally did it. It was a day many saw coming in the Arizona Cardinals' facility as running back Trey Benson was officially waived/injured by the team in a flurry of roster moves announced Monday that also included Josh Sweat's return.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / August 24

Cardinals’ Trey McBride ready to chirp at Jonathan Gannon in Packers matchup

GLENDALE – Friday’s preseason finale vs. the Green Bay Packers is set to be a massive game for the Arizona Cardinals. Outside of the sibling rivalry between the teams’ head coach in the LaFleur brothers, the game marks a revenge game for Green Bay’s defensive coordinator and former Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Josh Sweat News / Burn City Sports / August 24

What does Josh Sweat’s return mean for the Arizona Cardinals?

GLENDALE – Josh Sweat’s return and activation from the PUP list are giving the Cardinals hope that they can get some reinforcements to help turn their defense around.

Arizona Cardinals News / HITC / August 24

Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur delivers injury update on Jeremiyah Love and Carson Beck

Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur recently shared injury updates on running back Jeremiyah Love and quarterback Carson Beck ahead of their preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / August 24

Cardinals waive injured running back as offensive depth chart takes shape

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals moving on from Trey Benson closes the book on a player who once represented a significant piece of the franchise’s running back future.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24

Cardinals Waive RB Trey Benson, Activate OLB Josh Sweat From Active/PUP List

The Cardinals’ additions of Tyler Allgeier and Jeremiyah Love this offseason accompanied a James Conner pay cut. Trey Benson appeared to be on the roster bubble after these moves.

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Cardinals Activated OLB Josh Sweat, Waived/Injured Trey Benson

The Arizona Cardinals announced they have activated OLB Josh Sweat from the PUP list. The Cardinals waived RB Trey Benson with an injury designation in a corresponding move.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur gives Jeremiyah Love, Carson beck injury updates before preseason finale

The Arizona Cardinals will be facing off against the Green Bay Packers in their preseason finale, and this is the chance for some of the players on the roster bubble to show they deserve to be on the team.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 24

3 Recent Cardinals Draft Picks Trending Toward the Roster Bubble

ARIZONA — We're less than a week away from the Arizona Cardinals trimming down their final active roster to 53 players, and there's a few names that might just be on the verge of being dropped.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 24

Cardinals Made Telling Decision on Bam Knight’s Roster Chances

ARIZONA — One of the Arizona Cardinals' more intriguing roster battles may have been solved over the weekend by a ball-carrier who didn't even play. As the Cardinals work their way into final roster cuts, the organization has a few difficult conversations approaching.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 24

Projecting the Cardinals' Week 1 Starting Lineup Right Now

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals have one preseason game standing in the way between them and the regular season. By this time next week, Arizona's preseason will have settled and the roster will have been trimmed to 53 players.

Mike LaFleur News / Burn City Sports / August 23

Cardinals defense exposed in preseason, is it time to worry?

GLENDALE – The Mike LaFleur era with the Arizona Cardinals still carry major baggage from last year’s team. In 2025, the franchise had one of the worst defenses in the league.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Cardinals’ defensive collapse makes QB gamble even harder to defend

Cardinals’ ugly defensive collapse makes quarterback gamble even harder to defend

The Arizona Cardinals entered the offseason knowing their decision to move on from Kyler Murray would place enormous pressure on the rest of the roster. Saturday’s 34-13 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys showed why that quarterback gamble could unravel quickly.

Cardinals Activate CB Garrett Williams

Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love already under pressure to deliver

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Josh Sweat News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 23

Cardinals Say Josh Sweat Could Practice This Week

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' preseason is nearly over, though outside linebacker Josh Sweat's prep for the 2026 season could just be beginning. Sweat hasn't practiced at all for the Cardinals in 2026.

Arizona Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Former Cardinals executive faces second gambling investigation

The probe into alleged betting activity by a former Arizona Cardinals scout now extends into a multiple states. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is looking into unusual betting patterns relating to Gold, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.

Carson Beck News / TWSN / August 20

Arizona Cardinals Make Cautious Decision With Injured Carson Beck

As the Arizona Cardinals get set to face the Dallas Cowboys in their next preseason matchup, they have already released news surrounding Carson Beck ahead of the game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment vs. Texans

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense

It might have only been a preseason game, but Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a chance to start his first NFL game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans.

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Mendoza's pick-six

Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Patrick Mahomes

Browns seemingly get Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders verdict via joint practice

Steelers star sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar

Vikings share massive J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz update amid rumors

Kevin O'Connell discusses Kyler Murray concern after McCarthy decision

Garrett Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / August 20

Cardinals Activate CB Garrett Williams

Eight months removed from a December 2025 Achilles tear, Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams is ready to return to practice. The Cardinals activated Williams from the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Thursday.

Carson Beck News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Former NFL head coach makes a strong statement about Carson Beck’s immediate future with the Arizona Cardinals

Steve Mariucci believes Carson Beck should be the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, and honestly, it’s hard to argue with his reasoning.

Jeremiyah Love News / Yardbarker / August 19

Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love already under pressure to deliver

Jeremiyah Love was one of the gems in the 2026 NFL draft. It was a huge deal when the Arizona Cardinals took him on, and for a franchise that's obviously hurting, Love brings a ray of hope.

Jeremiyah Love injury should make all teams reconsider RB preseason plans

Could Jeremiyah Love miss Week 1 for the Cardinals with his ankle injury?

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 18

Marvin Harrison Jr. pumping up younger brother and Ohio State commit Jett

There's a world in which Jett Harrison, the youngest Harrison, is better than both his older brother and perhaps even better than his Hall of Fame dad.

Ohio State, Ryan Day get good news before 2026 season

Ohio State No. 1, Oregon No. 2 in preseason AP Top 25 poll

Texas LB Rasheem Biles holding a grudge toward the Ohio State Buckeyes

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Jeremiyah Love News / Yardbarker / August 17

Jeremiyah Love injury should make all teams reconsider RB preseason plans

The Arizona Cardinals are rarely anyone's idea of a model NFL franchise, but they may have taught 31 other teams a valuable lesson during Week 1 of the 2026 preseason.

Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love's Week 1 status in doubt

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