Arizona’s second preseason clash with Denver centers on the Cardinals evaluating a bulk of depth pieces while starters sit. Clayton Tune is the focal point after halftime, auditioning for NFL teams as a potential practice-squad candidate or late waiver claim behind Jacoby Brissett. Simi Fehoko brings a guaranteed-money edge and length, while Xavier Weaver has flashed during the opener and remains in a tight roster duel for the fifth or sixth WR spots. Up front, undrafted Josh Fryar and edge players Jordan Burch and Xavier Thomas could seize snaps with Jones’ injury creating opportunities. At corner, Elijah Jones, Kei’Tre Clark, and Denzel Burke are battling for remaining roles, while BJ Ojulari’s PUP status could tilt the competition. The game doubles as a roster-barometer for the Cardinals’ depth chart and a glance at Broncos’ readiness for Week 1 depth.

26 days remain until the Arizona Cardinals kick off the 2025 season at New Orleans. The No. 26 jersey in Cardinal lore has been a revolving door, worn by a handful of players who stuck around a year or two more often than becoming long-term fixtures. The current No. 26 is Jammie Robinson, battling to secure a spot after spending time on the roster late last season. The ledger of 26s stretches back to 1930s rosters and through the modern era, revealing a jersey used for depth and opportunity rather than marquee stardom.

Notable recent names include Eno Benjamin (2021-22) and Josh Jackson (2022), while Beanie Wells had a key 2011 season with over 1,000 rushing yards that still stands out in a long line of single-year wearers. Rashad Johnson is often cited as the most impactful Cardinal to wear 26, but the sequence underscores how the number has rarely signaled a sustained, defining run. The Saints loom in Week 1 as this jersey-docket continues to be a bridge to future roster moves and the evolving 2025 Cardinals squad.

The Cleveland Browns are focused on strengthening their linebacker corps for the upcoming season, retaining most of their 2024 lineup while adding promising talents like Carson Schwesinger, their first-round pick, and veteran Jerome Baker. Schwesinger, projected to start at Will linebacker, will join Jordan Hicks, who seeks to continue building on last year's success. The competition for the strongside linebacker spot will be fierce between Devin Bush and Mohamoud Diabate.

This offseason reflects the franchise’s strategy of retaining experienced players rather than overhauling the entire roster after a disappointing three-win season. The decision to keep the majority of the linebacker group indicates a belief that the team's struggles might not solely lie with the defensive unit but rather with other factors affecting the team's performance. As training camp approaches, all eyes will be on how these linebackers fit into the Browns' defensive plans.