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4 hours ago
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Cardinals training camp: Zaven Collins getting some ILB looks
The Arizona Cardinals began their second week of training camp this week and early in the week, there was an interesting change. Those in attendance noticed that outside linebacker Zaven Collins was in a different position. He was lined up off the ball at inside linebacker with Mack Wilson. This, of course, would be a very interesting change, as he was drafted originally to play inside linebacker but moved to the edge when Jonathan Gannon became head coach. He also saw snaps at outside linebacker. This led to a question for head coach Jonathan Gannon on Tuesday — what is the plan with Collins? The plan, per Gannon, is to "play outside linebacker and utilize his versatility." So will we see him at both positions? Perhaps, but this isn't anything different than how he has been used over the last two years. Collins will tell you that he hasn't just been at the edge. He has lined up on inside on the defensive line, played off the ball and blitzed from the inside. It just happened to be that on those snaps, he was back where he started. The Cardinals' third-down package on defense, sometimes called their "Nascar" package because it deploys five or six linebackers with either one or no defensive tackle on the field. They all stand up at the line of scrimmage, makinig it difficult for the opposing quarterback to identify who is rushing, who is dropping and where the assignments on defense will be. So while it was surprising in practice to see him in an old spot, we shouldn't expect it much once the regular season begins. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Another position change coming for Zaven Collins?
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5 days ago
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WATCH: Cardinals training camp highlights from Thursday's practice
The Arizona Cardinals had their first public practice of training camp on Thursday, getting work in at State Farm Stadium in front of fans. As has been reported, they cut practice short because of a scary injury when rookie safety Kitan Crawford and fourth-year linebacker J.J. Russell, a new offseason addition, collided and Russell took the brunt of it. He had to taken off the field on a backboard and carted to the locker room to be evaluated for head and neck injuries, and he was later taken to a local hospital for more testing and observation. Before practice ended, there were plays made. Below are some of the video highlights that wee shared on social media. Arizona Cardinals training camp highlights from Thursday Receiver Zay Jones is vying for playing time this year. Head coach Jonathan Gannon and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis spoke of "third-level" work earlier in the offseason. Rookie cornerback Will Johnson getting some work. Some Michael Wilson Mack Wilson is working as Kyzir White's replacement as the "Mike" linebacker Star Thomas breaks up a pass. He is a guy to watch in the cornerback battle. Marvin Harrison Jr. cooked Jalen Thompson. And, just before Gannon ended practice. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: WATCH: Cardinals training camp highlights from Thursday's practice
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5 days ago
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Cardinals training camp: Practice ends early as LB J.J. Russell suffers scary injury
The Arizona Cardinals' first practice of training camps with fans in the stadium was cut short after a scary moment. A pair of new defensive additions this offseason — rookie safety Kitan Crawford and fourth-year linebacker J.J. Russell — had a collision on a play that led to Russell having to be taken off the field on a board and carted to the locker room. It was serious enough that the entire team surrounded him on their knees and head coach Jonathan Gannon ended practice early. The Cardinals gave an update later in the afternoon about Russell, saying that he was taken to a local hospital for testing and observation. He was being evaluated for head and neck injuries. He was responsive on the field and was able to move his extremities. It appears that, albeit scary, things will be all right. The Cardinals will be back on the field Friday in front of fans at State Farm Stadium. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Arizona Cardinals have scary injury Thursday, end practice early
USA Today
21-07-2025
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NFL Top 100: Arizona Cardinals player to be revealed this week in players No. 61-70
Josh Sweat came in at No. 95. Either Budda Baker or Trey McBride figures to be the Cardinals player revealed this week. So far, one Arizona Cardinals player has been revealed in this year's "NFL Top 100." That was new Cardinals outside linebacker Josh Sweat, who came in at No. 95 after his eight-sack season in 2024. Another is coming up. According to Cards Wire's Howard Balzer, one Cardinals player will be among the 10 players revealed this week between No. 61-70. Who could that be? One would figure it will either be safety Budda Baker or tight end Trey McBride. McBride is coming off a Pro Bowl season in which he caught 111 passes. Baker made the Pro Bowl for the sixth consecutive season. He was No. 89 in the top 100 last year. Two players are revealed in reverse order each weekday through August 29, with the top 10 being revealed on Sept. 1. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
20-07-2025
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Arizona Cardinals sign former UFL DL Kyon Barrs ahead of training camp
Barrs was one of five defensive linemen who tried out for the Cardinals on Friday. The Arizona Cardinals made a move to add a defensive lineman to the roster before players report to training camp on Tuesday. Per the NFL transaction report on Saturday, they signed defensive lineman Kyon Barrs. Barrs had a tryout on Friday. Per Cards Wire's Howard Balzer, he was one of five defensive linemen to try out. Barrs was a rookie free agent last year, who played his final college season for USC after four years with Arizona. He had a rookie camp tryout with the Tennessee Titans but was not signed. He signed with the Seattle Seahawks, was cut before the season, signed with the practice squad and was released Sept. 3. During the 2025 UFL season, he played all 10 games and had 24 total tackles and a sack. He is 6-foot-2 and 290 pounds. The move, not yet announced by the Cardinals, does not need a corresponding move, as they had a vacancy left unfilled after cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting was placed on the non-football injury reserve. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
