A look at the Arizona Cardinals 53-man roster heading into the first week of the 2022 regular season

2022-10-01 21:02:06 By : Mr. Oude Chen

The Cardinals, like the rest of the NFL, get a long Labor Day weekend before the first week of the regular season begins on Monday. Their roster is finally set -- or as set as a roster can get, at least until more shuffling is inevitably needed.

It's a big year for Kyler, especially after getting his big contract extension. He'll be aiming to make his third straight Pro Bowl.

The Cardinals somewhat surprisingly kept all five running backs on the roster. We will see what that will mean with playing time. Conner is the unquestioned No. 1, but how will Kliff Kingsbury deploy his RB2 snaps?

Heading into the first week, the health of Hudson and Pugh are at the forefront. The trade for Ford makes the coaches sleep a little better if there are any injuries.

Kingsbury has been coy about Ertz's calf injury. How much can Williams give this team after his serious knee injury last year?

No DeAndre Hopkins. There will be some pressure on Brown, and it certainly looks like the Cards will need something from preseason stars Isabella and Dortch early in the season.

It's a big year for the young four -- Allen, especially, but also Lawrence, Fotu and Dogbe. Everything changes if Watt can stay healthy for the full season.

Golden is the vet being asked to lead a very young room. Gardeck becomes a crucial piece after starting his career as a special teamer.

It's a huge year for Collins. Simmons is playing the linebacker/safety "starbacker" role, meaning Nick Vigil should also get a chance to make an impact.

It remains a group that must prove itself, especially after Antonio Hamilton, who won the No. 2 job, suffered burns in a house accident that will sideline him the first four games at least. Mullen and Guidry still have to practice with their new team.

Isaiah Simmons will have some safety work, but the Cardinals are counting on Baker and Thompson to be potentially the best safety duo in the NFL.

The Cardinals go into the season confident in their veteran trio.

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