Cardinals 53-man roster (before waiver wire claims)

Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort (left) talks with head coach Mike LaFleur during organized team activities at the Cardinals Training Facility in Tempe on May 27, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co

The coaching staff of the Arizona Cardinals has decided which players they want to keep in Mike LaFleur’s maiden season as the franchise’s head football coach.

Next up are which players end up on IR, a reserve list or other lists, waiver wire pickups, and then selecting guys for this year’s practice squad.

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For now, here is this year’s 53-man roster:

Placed on reserve/injured (2)

• RB James Conner (ankle) – designated to return
• DE Zach Carter (knee) – designated to return

Injury settlement/waived (1)

• S Josh Minkins

PUP list (1)

• TE Tip Reiman (ankle)

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Quarterback(3)

• Jacoby Brissett
• Gardner Minshew
• Carson Beck

Running back(3)

• Tyler Allgeier
• Jeremiyah Love
• Bam Knight

Receiver(7)

• Michael Wilson
• Marv Harrison, Jr.
• Kendrick Bourne
• Reggie Virgil
• Simi Fehoko
• Jalen Brooks
• Devin Duvernay

Tight end(3)

• Trey McBride
• Elijah Higgins
• Hunter Long

Offensive line(9)

• Paris Johnson, Jr.
• Isaac Seumalo
• Hjalte Froholdt
• Elijah Wilkinson
• Isaiah Adams
• Jayden Williams
• Hayden Conner
• Jon Gaines II
• Josh Fryar

Defensive line (6)

• Walter Nolen
• Roy Lopez III
• Darius Robinson
• L.J. Collier
• Andrew Billings
• Dante Stills

Linebacker (9)

• Zaven Collins
• Josh Sweat
• Cody Simon
• Mack Wilson, Sr.
• Karson Sharar
• Baron Browning
• Eku Leota
• Jordan Burch
• Jack Gibbens

Cornerback (5)

• Will Johnson
• Max Melton
• Denzel Burke
• Garrett Williams
• Kei’Trel Clark

Safety (5)

• Budda Baker
• Andrew Wingard
• Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
• Kitan Crawford
• Wydett Williams

Special teams (3)

• Chad Ryland
• Casey Kreiter
• Blake Gillikin