Arizona trimmed to 53 with four surprises: Bam Knight landed the Cardinals’ fourth running back spot, adding offensive upside and a hoped-for kickoff-return role after DeeJay Dallas was cut. Josh Fryar, undrafted but versatile, earned a spot as the ninth offensive lineman, likely inactive unless injuries arise. P.J. Mustipher cracked the 53 despite a deep DL room, helped by injuries to Nichols, Nolen and Jones. Elijah Jones survived a crowded secondary as part of 11 defensive backs.

For fantasy managers, Knight’s joining a crowded but intriguing RB group and his special-teams value could push him into late-round consideration in deeper leagues, while Fryar’s backup-tackle path hints at future security. Mustipher’s rise and Jones’s development in a six-CB lineup could influence how Arizona allocates snaps and streamlines depth in a defensive-heavy scheme.