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Cherished Teammate Reveals Why Larry Fitzgerald Became a Hall of Famer

Cherished Teammate Reveals Why Larry Fitzgerald Became a Hall of Famer

There was no doubt in former Arizona Cardinals receiver Jerheme Urban’s mind that victorious confetti would sprinkle down like a mid-summer monsoon at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Feb.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 7
11 Winners and Losers From Cardinals' Hall of Fame Game

11 Winners and Losers From Cardinals' Hall of Fame Game

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' preseason opener is now in the rearview mirror. The Cardinals fly back to Arizona with a full 60 minutes of football under their belt after an incredibly exciting Hall of Fame Game battle with the Carolina Panthers — though it ultimately ended in defeat.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / August 7
Former Super Bowl champion: Carson Beck could be QB1

Former Super Bowl champion: Cardinals QB Carson Beck has 'all the tools' to become starter

While Beck is listed behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II on Arizona's depth chart, it is always fair to wonder if teams without a clear starter under center should start a young QB right away.

Carson Beck wows in Cardinals-Panthers preseason game
Cardinals reporter shares bad news for Carson Beck after stellar Hall of Fame Game performance
Haynes King's walkoff touchdown gives Hall of Fame Game some surprising excitement
Three NFL starting quarterbacks who belong on the bench
The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz
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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Mike LaFleur News / Burn City Sports / August 7
Mike LaFleur’s coaching debut a massive success for Cardinals

Mike LaFleur’s coaching debut a massive success for Cardinals

GLENDALE – Thursday’s Hall of Fame game was the most pressure the Arizona Cardinals have felt in years, and they passed with flying colors. First-year head coach Mike LaFleur had to balance plenty of storylines this Summer, ironically making his preseason debut the easiest part of it all.

Carson Beck News / Burn City Sports / August 7
Is Carson Beck the future of Arizona Cardinals after preseason debut?

Is Carson Beck the future of Arizona Cardinals after preseason debut?

GLENDALE – As debuts go, Carson Beck couldn’t have had a better one. The Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback wore the all-red uniforms for the first time against the Carolina Panthers in Thursday’s Hall of Fame preseason game.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 7
Mike Tomlin Had High Praise for Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur After Debut

Mike Tomlin Had High Praise for Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur After Debut

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' first preseason battle of 2026 is now in the rearview mirror. Arizona fell to the Carolina Panthers on the final play of the Hall of Fame game last night, though the talk of the town was rookie quarterback Carson Beck and his performance.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / August 7
Larry Fitzgerald confirms surprise career decision

Larry Fitzgerald confirms surprise career decision ahead of Hall-of-Fame induction

Fitzgerald hasn't played in a meaningful game since the 2020 season, and he will officially be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

How referee in Hall of Fame Game played role in getting Larry Fitzgerald to Cardinals
The 'Most 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 7
Haynes King's 'dream come true' could be Kenny Pickett's nightmare

'Dream come true' for Haynes King could become nightmare for Panthers' Kenny Pickett

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King emerged as one of the stars of Thursday's Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals,

Former Super Bowl champ: Carson Beck has 'all the tools' to become starter
Reporter shares bad news for Beck after stellar HOF Game play
Frank Reich’s praise for Geno Smith is difficult to believe
Browns' Shedeur Sanders receives positive update amid brutal reports
Mike Tomlin warns Patriots after Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal
Three NFL starting quarterbacks who belong on the bench
Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / August 8
Cardinals reporter shares bad news for Carson Beck

Cardinals reporter shares bad news for Carson Beck after stellar Hall of Fame Game performance

The Arizona Cardinals suffered a 33-30 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night, but Beck nevertheless emerged as the major talking point regarding the contest.

Carson Beck wows in Cardinals-Panthers preseason game
How referee in Hall of Fame Game played role in getting Larry Fitzgerald to Cardinals
The '35-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz
 The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz
The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz
 The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz
 The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7
Panthers HC Dave Canales gushes about Cardinals’ Carson Beck following classic Hall of Fame Game

Panthers HC Dave Canales gushes about Cardinals’ Carson Beck following classic Hall of Fame Game

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales had plenty of praise for Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck after the two teams opened the 2026 preseason with a 33-30 Carolina win in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday.

Jacoby Brissett News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 6
Jacoby Brissett’s job might be in jeopardy after Carson Beck’s impressive debut

Jacoby Brissett’s job might be in jeopardy after Carson Beck’s impressive debut

Carson Beck earned his first NFL taste by becoming the preseason opener starter for the Arizona Cardinals. Thursday’s performance signals that it might not be his last league start at quarterback either.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / August 6
Why ring-chasing never felt right for Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald

Why ring-chasing never felt right for Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald

GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald admits ring-chasing crossed his mind, but his loyalty to the franchise mattered more. For nearly two decades, Fitzgerald had every reason to consider leaving Arizona in search of the one accomplishment that eluded his Hall of Fame career: a Super Bowl ring.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / August 7
Carson Beck wows in Cardinals-Panthers preseason game

Carson Beck wows in Cardinals-Panthers preseason game

If Thursday night was a sign of things to come for Carson Beck, then the Arizona Cardinals are in for a treat. 

Haynes King's walkoff TD gives HOF Game some surprising excitement
How referee in HOF Game played role in getting Larry Fitzgerald to Cardinals
Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin makes strong first impression as NBC analyst
Eagles' Jalen Hurts sounds ecstatic about A.J. Brown's replacement
C.J. Gardner-Johnson has beef with Texans, 'can't wait' for showdown
Standout UDFAs through the first week of training camp
Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 6
Wild Larry Fitzgerald butterfly effect on field at Cardinals’ Hall of Fame Game

Wild Larry Fitzgerald butterfly effect on field at Cardinals’ Hall of Fame Game

While the Arizona Cardinals are sorting through training camp battles, they were able to dodge what could have been a defense-damaging injury. But Thursday’s Hall of Fame game presented a wild Larry Fitzgerald butterfly effect on the field, according to a post on X by Mark Dalton.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6
Mike Tomlin makes strong first impression as NBC analyst

Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin makes strong first impression as NBC analyst

After spending 19 years on the Pittsburgh Steelers sidelines as the team's head coach, Mike Tomlin officially began the next portion of his career on Thursday night.

Three NFL starting quarterbacks who belong on the bench
How referee in Hall of Fame Game played role in getting Larry Fitzgerald to Cardinals
The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 5
Ohio State WR commit signs deal with New Balance at 16

Ohio State WR commit Jett Harrison signs deal with New Balance at 16

Jett Harrison is only 16 years old, but he's already facing some major expectations as a wide receiver prospect.

Ohio State tops coaches poll; defending champ Indiana out of top 5
Arthur Smith has an embarrassment of riches at Ohio State, including running the football
Ranking the top five Big Ten quarterbacks entering the 2026 season
Preseason 2026 Heisman predictions: Breakout Ole Miss quarterback leads charge heading into the season
Seven teams that can actually win the College Football Playoff National Championship
The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz
Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4
Cardinals Announce QB Carson Beck To Start HOF Game

Cardinals Announce QB Carson Beck To Start HOF Game

The Arizona Cardinals announced that third-round QB Carson Beck will start for them in Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game.  Arizona takes on the Carolina Panthers

Reggie Virgil News / Yardbarker / August 4
Cardinals rookie could quietly force his way into WR rotation

Cardinals rookie Reggie Virgil could quietly force his way into WR rotation

The Cardinals selected the 22-year-old receiver with the No. 143 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft following his lone season at Texas Tech.

Three NFL players who could be traded during the 2026 season
Five players with most to prove in 2026 NFL preseason: AFC South backup QBs, former top-10 draft pick and more
The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 3
Three NFL players who could be traded during the 2026 season

Three NFL players who could be traded during the 2026 season

Once the regular season begins, the trade market typically comes alive. 

Texas QB Arch Manning's famous last name could be a double-edged sword for his 2027 NFL Draft stock
Three NFL quarterbacks who need a big season in 2026
Four NFL quarterbacks facing the most pressure in 2026
The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

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