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One Starting Job the Cardinals Are Happy They Don't Have to Answer Today

GLENDALE — The Arizona Cardinals now fully have their feet wet in training camp as we approach the second practice of 2026. Entering camp, we previewed a series of position battles that will occur across Arizona's roster between the next few weeks.

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Why Won't the Cardinals Name Their Starting Quarterback?

GLENDALE — The Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback is obvious for 2026. Or is it? The organization appears close to striking a reworked contract with Jacoby Brissett, one that is projected to massively leapfrog the mere $1.5 million in guarantees he initially has this coming season.

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Every Open Starting Job at Arizona Cardinals Training Camp

Football is back in the desert. The Arizona Cardinals' 2026 training camp is underway, and the team is hoping to turn the corner quickly under the guidance of head coach Mike LaFleur in his first season.

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Full Arizona Cardinals Training Camp Schedule: Dates, Practices, How to Get Tickets

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals are officially underway with 2026's training camp. Players reported on Wednesday for conditioning tests before having their first practice on Thursday.

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Cardinals Have Had Productive Contract Talks With Jacoby Brissett

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett reported to the team’s first day of training camp a few days ago and participated in practice on Thursday as he waits for a reworked contract.

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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.

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Cardinals' LaFleur sends clear message to critics of Love draft pick

Cardinals' Mike LaFleur sends clear message to critics of Jeremiyah Love draft pick

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Fleur sent quite a strong message to those who still think his team made a massive mistake this past spring.

Cardinals' Mike LaFleur makes eyebrow-raising comment about QB situation amid Jacoby Brissett contract saga

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Cardinals TE Travis Vokolek retires from NFL after neck injury

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Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett engaged in ‘productive’ contract talks

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett took part in the team’s first training camp practice on Thursday while contract talks with the organization remain ongoing.

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Cardinals' LaFleur makes eyebrow-raising comment about QB situation

Cardinals' Mike LaFleur makes eyebrow-raising comment about QB situation amid Jacoby Brissett contract saga

First-year head coach LaFleur had an opportunity to silence chatter about his team possibly holding a quarterback competition through the preseason. LaFleur instead went down a different route.

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett Not Staging Hold-In

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Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur gives honest assessment of OL facing firearm charges

Isaiah Adams was back on the practice field Thursday, and Mike LaFleur kept his thoughts on the matter short. The Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman took part in the team’s first training camp practice of the summer, days after turning himself in to Canadian authorities on four firearm charges.

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Budda Baker fires back at Cardinals doubters with bold statement

The Arizona Cardinals have been hounded by the issue involving quarterback Jacoby Brissett’s contract. He is looking for higher pay, but the Cardinals have refused to grant his request, leading to a standoff.

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Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett Not Staging Hold-In

As the Cardinals prepare for the start of training camp, the team has placed a handful of players on active/PUP. More notably, their QB1 is present for the team’s first workout.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

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Sights and Sounds: Everything We Saw From Cardinals' First Day of Training Camp

GLENDALE — The Arizona Cardinals are back. Thursday's practice marked their first of 2026's training camp session, unofficially getting football underway in the desert.

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Cardinals talks with Jacoby Brissett 'productive' as new deal still looms for 2026

GLENDALE – The stalemate between the Arizona Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett final has some progression. Arizona started its training camp on Thursday with a majority of people making their return including last year’s QB1 Brissett.

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Two Cardinals stars surprisingly land on PUP list before 2026 training camp

GLENDALE – Training camp always creates excitement, but it also reveals an organization’s priorities. The Arizona Cardinals’ decision to place Josh Sweat and Paris Johnson Jr.

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Cardinals Training Camp Quarterback Battle: 3 Reasons Carson Beck Could Win The Starting Job

After hiring a new coach in the offseason, the Arizona Cardinals’ training camp quarterback battle is now the top story in Arizona sports. Coming off four straight losing seasons with quarterback Kyler Murray primarily at the helm, change could be coming for the team.

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Cardinals Place Four On PUP List, Including OLB Josh Sweat

The Arizona Cardinals officially placed OT Paris Johnson, TE Tip Reiman, OLB Josh Sweat, and CB Garrett Williams on the Physically Unable to Perform list

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We Ranked Every Arizona Cardinals Player Ahead of the 2026 Season

ARIZONA — Arizona Cardinals training camp is here. After several long months, the team is prepared to tackle the first step towards the 2026 season with practices at State Farm Stadium.

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Arizona Cardinals Tight End Forced To Medically Retire At Just 28 In Heartbreaking Turn Of Events

Travis Vokolek has called time on his NFL career after doctors told him to stop playing because of a serious neck injury. The Arizona Cardinals tight end shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, bringing his football career to an end at just 28 years old.