The Arizona Cardinals open the 2021 NFL regular season at the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 12 at Nissan Stadium. The Cardinals finished 8-8 last season, good for third place in the NFC West.
The Cardinals have a roster that's built to win right now with a mix of young and elite talent (i.e. DeAndre Hopkins) and veteran experience. However, age, injury and COVID-19 could change that in a heartbeat. As could trades.
If the season doesn't go as expected, it wouldn't be surprising to see Chandler Jones and Jordan Hicks moved by the trade deadline.
The roster will be cut to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Here is a projection:
QUARTERBACK (3): Kyler Murray, Chris Streveler, Colt McCoy
Nothing changes here. The only question becomes whether Streveler or McCoy will be the No. 2. Kingsbury surprised many last year by making Streveler the backup. Will that continue? Or will McCoy take the job? We shall see.
RUNNING BACK (3): Chase Edmonds, James Conner, Eno Benjamin
Benjamin has made an impression on the coaching staff with his growth and development, as well as his special teams play.