Arizona Cardinals 53-man roster projection follows a clean preseason opener, with Kyler Murray spearheading an offense that showed the pace head coach Jonathan Gannon wants. Jacoby Brissett shined in relief, making a strong case for a two-QB floor while Clayton Tune’s day underscored the risk of keeping three. In the backfield, James Conner remains the workhorse, while Emari Demercado impressed as a dynamic playmaker, especially as a receiver. Depth behind Conner is real: Benson and Carter supply burst and versatility, with returner value a tiebreaker to watch as cuts approach.

Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch form the top two receivers, with Xavier Weaver and Simi Fehoko providing intriguing later-round upside. The tight end spot is still in flux, but McBride is the starter, and Vokolek’s preseason shows him pushing for snaps. Up front, Paris Johnson Jr. and Jonah Williams anchor the tackles, with Evan Brown, Hjalte Froholdt, and Isaiah Adams shaping interior line depth. Calais Campbell and Dalvin Tomlinson anchor a deep interior DL, while Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson pace the secondary. Special teams look set with Chad Ryland, Blake Gillikin, and Aaron Brewer, barring injury.