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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
89 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 89?
89 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 89? With 89 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 89. We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals and are now less than 13 weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. That is 89 days away. As we count down the remaining days of the offseason, let's look at who has worn that number uniform over the years for the Cardinals. Who has worn No. 89? Cardinals players to wear No. 89 No. 89 now belongs to second-year wideout Xavier Weaver, who made the team last year as an undrafted rookie. WR Xavier Weaver (2024-?) TE Blake Whiteheart (2023) TE Stephen Anderson (2022) TE Evan Baylis (2020) WR Andy Isabella (2019) TE Hakeem Valles (2016) TE John Carlson (2014) WR DeMarco Sampson (2011) TE Ben Patrick (2007-2010) TE Adam Bergen (2005-2006) WR Nate Poole (2003-2004) WR Larry Foster (2003) WR David Boston (1999-2002) WR Fred Brock (1997-1998) TE Jarius Hayes (1996) TE Wendell Gaines (1995) TE TErry Samuels (1994) TE Pat Beach (1993) TE Walter Reeves (1989-1992) TE Mark Walczak (1988) TE William Harris (1987) TE Cap Boso (1986) TE Greg LaFleur (1981-1986) TE Robert Stallings (1986) TE Gary Parris (1979-1980) WR Warren Anderson (1978) DL Tom Beckman (1972) TE Robert Brown (1969-1970) DL Dave Long (1966-1968) LB/DL/OL Chuck Weber (1956-1958) DB/DL Frank McPhee (1955) LB Denver Mills (1952) FB Marshall Goldberg (1941) No. 89 has rarely been for a player with any longevity. Boston clearly was the most impactful in team history. Anymore, No. 89 either is for a back-of-the-roster receiver or a tight end. 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
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals UDFA, minicamp tryout invite tracker
Arizona Cardinals UDFA, minicamp tryout invite tracker Who might be the next impact rookie free agent? The Arizona Cardinals ended their work with the 2025 NFL draft. They selected seven players, one in each round. They landed six defensive players and an offensive lineman. While their work in the draft is over, their work is not. Following the draft begins the rush to sign rookie free agents and extend invites to players for their rookie minicamp. The Cardinals have had notable players on their roster as undrafted rookies. Last year, receiver Xavier Weaver made the roster that way. In years past, there have been players like Dennis Gardeck, Zeke Turner, Trent Sherfield and Tony Jefferson. Who might be the next impact rookie free agent? With the conclusion of the draft, we will track the additions and camp invites. Rookie free agent signings TBA Rookie minicamp tryout invites TBA 2025 NFL draft class DT Walter Nolen CB Will Johnson OLB Jordan Burch LB Cody Simon CB Denzel Burke OL Hayden Conner S Kitan Crawford 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
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 offseason roster profile: WR Xavier Weaver
The Arizona Cardinals are in offseason mode and we are still weeks away from free agency and months from the NFL draft. Over the next little while, we will take a look at each player on the roster or signed to a reserve deal and break down where they stand with the team. We will look at their 2024 season, their contract status and what their status is for the coming offseason and 2025 season. Next up is wide receiver Xavier Weaver. 2024 Xavier Weaver stats, season Weaver made the team as an undrafted rookie out of Colorado. He was inactive for 15 of the 17 games this past season. He was targeted once in each of the two games he played but did not have a reception. He played 72 offensive snaps and none on special teams. 2025 contract status He enters the second year of the three-year deal he signed out of college. He will make $960,000 in 2025 and count $970,000 against the cap. Outlook for 2025 Weaver will have to compete for a spot on the roster this year. He does not have any guaranteed money left in his contract, but the team likes his potential. He will compete for a roster spot and could crack the playing rotation. 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.
