Cardinals defensive, special teams depth chart for preseason game 2 vs. Colts

A look at the depth chart on defense and special teams as the Cardinals prepare for the Colts.

The Arizona Cardinals will face the Indianapolis Colts in their second preseason contest this Saturday and will hold a pair of joint practices this week.

Before heading to Indy, the Cardinals released their second depth chart of the preseason.

Despite the play of players on the defensive side of the ball in practice and in the preseason opener, there were exactly zero changes to the depth chart.

But if you don’t remember, here is the defensive depth chart for preseason week 2.

Defensive line

Left defensive tackle

  • Bilal Nichols
  • Darius Robinson
  • Ben Stille
  • Myles Murphy

Nose tackle

  • Roy Lopez
  • L.J. Collier
  • Khyiris Tonga
  • Phil Hoskins

Right defensive tackle

  • Justin Jones
  • Dante Stills
  • Naquan Jones

Outside linebacker

Strong side

  • Zaven Collins
  • Victor Dimukeje
  • Cameron Thomas
  • Tyreke Smith

Weak side

  • Dennis Gardeck
  • Jesse Luketa
  • Xavier Thomas

Inside linebacker

MIKE

  • Kyzir White
  • Krys Barnes
  • Markus Bailey
  • Trevor Nowaske

Other position

  • Mack Wilson
  • Owen Pappoe
  • Tyreek Maddox-Williams

Cornerback

One side

  • Starling Thomas
  • Max Melton
  • Bobby Price
  • Michael Ojemudia

Other side

  • Sean Murphy-Bunting
  • Kei’Trel Clark
  • Elijah Jones
  • Delonte Hood

Slot

  • Garrett Williams
  • Divaad Wilson
  • Jaden Davis

Safety

Strong safety

  • Budda Baker
  • Andre Chachere
  • Joey Blount

Free safety

  • Jalen Thompson
  • Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
  • Verone McKinley
  • Darren Hall

Specialists

Kicker

  • Matt Prater

Punter/holder

  • Blake Gillikin

Long snapper

  • Aaron Brewer
  • Joe Shimko

Kick returner

  • Greg Dortch of DeeJay Dallas
  • Emari Demercado
  • Chris Moore

Punter returner

  • Greg Dortch or DeeJay Dallas
  • Xavier Weaver

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