Arizona Cardinals elevate Michael Carter and Anthony Goodlow from the practice squad for Thursday’s tilt with Seattle, addressing backfield depth after James Conner’s season-ending injury and adding DL rotational help. Carter projects as the immediate change-of-pace behind Trey Benson, with Emari Demercado handling third-down duties. Goodlow strengthens the defensive line alongside six others, aiming to disrupt Seattle’s offense at State Farm Stadium.

Carter’s pro track record shows efficiency and burst to spare, while Goodlow’s activation keeps the rush rotation fresh. The matchup against Seattle tests Arizona’s revamped depth on both sides of the ball, as kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET draws near and the inactive list is finalized.

Arizona hosts San Francisco in Week 3 with a crowded injury report. Will Johnson DNP groin; Melton limited with a knee; Beachum, Hernandez, Paris Johnson Jr, Reiman, Simon and Stills limited or resting concerns; Jordan James back to full participation with a finger issue. The Cardinals eye a 3-0 start while juggling depth and playmakers.

San Francisco faces a similar test with eight DNPs on the list but Brock Purdy back in limited action as he finishes toe and shoulder rehab. With Nick Bosa resting and Christian McCaffrey dealing with a calf/rest, Kyle Shanahan will lean on creative wrinkles. Kyler Murray notes Levi’s Stadium vibe as a factor in this NFC West clash.

Chase Young and Trevor Penning are ruled out for Week 1 as New Orleans hosts Arizona, reshaping the Saints' edge and left-guard rotation. Jordan Howden is listed as questionable with an oblique, while Khristian Boyd and Alontae Taylor carry limited designations; Taylor is on track to play. For Arizona, Will Hernandez is out, Calais Campbell rests, with several other Cardinals players carrying no designation. These updates tilt some Week 1 expectations on both sides and create fantasy-adjusted risk around pass rush and pass protection.

With Young and Penning sidelined, Saints' defense and offensive line faces a thinner edge presence and guard depth, while Arizona’s offensive front may benefit from an improved matchup on the Saints’ rush lanes. Fantasy implications center on QBs and pass-catchers who could see more time or time to throw, plus potential changes in defensive performance and game tempo.

The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for training camp, which commences on July 22. Among the players vying for a critical role is defensive lineman Dante Stills. A sixth-round pick from West Virginia in 2023, Stills has established himself as a consistent performer on the defensive line. In his second season, he played 16 games, starting 10, and logged 534 defensive snaps. Stills led all Cardinals defensive linemen with 42 tackles and was second on the team with 4.5 sacks, showcasing his potential as a key contributor on the defensive front.