Arizona's 53-man decisions point to two likely moves that could shape Week 1 fantasy value. Justin Jones appears headed for IR, opening a spot that could let Aaron Brewer return as long snapper and stabilize special teams. The club may also explore a cornerback trade, with Elijah Jones and Kei'Trel Clark listed as intriguing targets. Expect depth-chart reshuffles and heightened focus on ST roles as the Cardinals finalize their roster.

Texas connects to the NFL with 13 Horns rookies tipped for Week 1 rosters: Matthew Golden, Kelvin Banks Jr., Jahdae Barron, Alfred Collins, Andrew Mukuba, Vernon Broughton, Gunnar Helm, Barryn Sorrell, Jaydon Blue, Hayden Conner, Quinn Ewers, Jake Majors, Isaiah Bond. Most were selected in rounds 1–5 and carry a better-than-70% roster odds, though not all will start. Ewers projects as No.3 on Miami’s QB depth chart behind Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson, picking up guidance as he grows. The next few weeks should reveal opportunities for these Longhorns in the NFL.

Arizona’s preseason finale vs. Las Vegas ended 20-10 with only one notable scare: Jaylon Jones exiting for a concussion evaluation. Coach Jonathan Gannon downplayed the issue, signaling Jones should be fine ahead of roster decisions. Four Cardinals sit on the active PUP list (Bilal Nichols, Walter Nolen, BJ Ojulari, Will Hernandez) and are likely to start the season there, while knee injuries to Christian Jones, Hayden Conner and Justin Jones could push them to IR before Week 1. Cut-downs loom as teams finalize 53-man rosters.

Beyond Jones, the Cardinals must navigate whether to activate or IR the knee trio and how those moves affect depth roles and special teams. The Raiders game provided little in the way of new injury drama, but the looming roster cut date creates a high-stakes window for evaluation and decision-making as Phoenix approaches the final roster snapshot.

Arizona Cardinals push to shore up interior line depth after Hayden Conner's preseason knee injury. They hosted tryouts for Brady Latham and Dohnovan West, signaling a plan to add guard- or center-depth before final cuts. A released receiver, Kelly Akharaiyi, opened a roster spot as the team evaluates options that can contribute in the barrage of August exhibitions.

Brady Latham, undrafted in 2024 from Arkansas, carries NFL stints with the Jets and Browns. Dohnovan West, a center from Arizona State and undrafted in 2022, spent time with the 49ers but didn’t stick. With Conner sidelined, the Cardinals pursue a reliable interior piece who can slot at guard or center, aiming to stabilize the line for the regular season and maintain roster flexibility through cuts.

Arizona Cardinals waived Kelly Akharaiyi after signing him just last week, signaling another shuffle as they pare the roster ahead of the final preseason game. With 53-man cuts looming, the team is poised to address depth questions, particularly after Akharaiyi didn’t see action in the Broncos game. The move underscores the Cards’ focus on tight competition at receiver while also keeping an eye on fortifying the interior line as Hayden Conner deals with a knee injury.

Two interior offensive linemen reportedly auditioned for the Cardinals, a clear sign they’ll be adding protection and depth up front if Conner’s knee limits his availability. The WR depth is sufficient for preseason reps, so Akharaiyi’s exit doesn’t immediately sting the rotation. The 53-man decision timeline looms large, and Cards coverage via Rise Up, See Red will continue to track who survives and who lands elsewhere after Tuesday’s roster finalization.