Category: Cardinals preseason

Andy Isabella’s big game still doesn’t guarantee him roster spot

Andy Isabella had his best training camp and preseason. He might still end up getting released.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella had the best game in his career Saturday in the team’s preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans. Wrapping up a strong offseason, training camp and preseason, he had five receptions for 115 yards, including a 74-yard catch that set up a touchdown in the third quarter of the team’s 26-23 loss.

While it was negated by a holding penalty, he drew a pass interference call for the third consecutive game.

Many believe that, with Isabella’s play in the preseason, he should end up on the Cardinals’ final 53-man roster after they make final cuts.

It isn’t that simple.

Yes, he has made great strides. He finally looks like a player who can potentially produce in the NFL, beating defenders with his route running and making plays.

Add the six-game suspension for DeAndre Hopkins, and it is an easy decision, right?

The problem still remains that Isabella will be a back-of-the-end receiver.

The playing time on offense will go to Hollywood Brown, A.J. Green and Rondale Moore.

Greg Dortch is the more dynamic returner and can play in the slot. Antoine Wesley has length and can do some on special teams.

Isabella would be the sixth receiver on the roster. He isn’t going to play on offense and isn’t going to be the team’s returner.

If the Cardinals are keeping six receivers, that last guy has to be a core special teams player, like Trent Sherfield was when he was here.

Kliff Kingsbury has praised undrafted rookie receiver JaVonta Payton for his work on special teams.

Isabella finally got to play a full preseason for the first time. He injured his knee as a rookie. There was no preseason in 2020. He caught COVID in 2021.

He has shown he has value in the league. The problem is he doesn’t have much for the Cardinals now.

The best option for him and the team would be for him to be traded to a team that wants him. The Cardinals get some compensation and Isabella gets an opportunity.

It is certainly possible he could make the 53-man roster initially, but with what we know about the Cardinals and roster building, he isn’t a rookie they don’t want to lose as he is in the final year of his contract. He isn’t a special teams ace.

Don’t be surprised if he is not on the final roster when Tuesday afternoon rolls around.

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Individual stats for Cardinals in 26-23 loss to Titans

Check out what the stats were for every Cardinals player who played in the preseason finale against the Titans.

The Arizona Cardinals ended the preseason Saturday night with a 26-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Now the decisions must be made to get the roster down to 53 players.

The Cardinals gained 363 yards offensively and allowed the Titans to gain 314 yards.

How did each individual player for the Cardinals do?

Below are the individual stats for the Cardinals in each category.

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Watch Andy Isabella’s 74-yard catch and run!

Isabella made a statement in his final preseason game to make the roster again.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella is making a statement in the team’s final preseason game. Battling to make the final roster, he is having the game of his life.

The Cardinals took a 17-16 lead in the third quarter and Isabella set up the touchdown to take the lead.

He took a second-down pass and went 74 yards, dodging would-be tacklers and outrunning almost everyone, getting tackled at the two-yard line.

At that point in the game, he had five catches for 115 yards, making his best case to make the team again.

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WATCH: Rookie LB Cameron Thomas gets first sack

Hopefully this is the first of many sacks this year and in his career.

The Arizona Cardinals must find pass-rushing production with the departure of Chandler Jones, the team’s franchise all-time sack leader, this coming season.

They drafted three players to play the edge. The first was Cameron Thomas, a third-round pick out of San Diego State.

He picked up his first sack of the preseason on Saturday against the Tennessee Titans.

On second-and-12, he beat the right tackle and maintained pursuit as Titans quarterback Malik Willis moved to his left. He got him and tackled him for a three-yard loss.

It won’t count toward his stats in his career, but hopefully it is the first of many sacks this year and in the years to come.

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Cardinals-Titans live scoring updates, news, reactions, injuries

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The Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans face off in their preseason finale in Nashville. The Cardinals will have many of the same players in the lineup as they have all preseason, which includes very few starters and expected offensive and defensive contributors.

Both teams are 1-1 and, more than anything, would like to come out of this game healthy.

We will keep you updated during the game with news, highlights, scoring updates and more below.

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Players to watch in Cardinals’ preseason finale vs. Titans

There isn’t a lot to watch in the preseason, but you should have your eyes on these Cardinals players when they face the Titans.

The Arizona Cardinals close out their preseason schedule Saturday evening with a game starting at 4 p.m. Arizona time against the Tennessee Titans. It is the final opportunity that players have to make an impression on the coaches and decision-makers for the final roster.

While almost no starter will play in the preseason finale, there are still a number of players to watch for their play in the game.

Who are the players to watch in Nashville?

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How to watch, stream, listen to Cardinals vs. Titans in preseason finale

The Cardinals and Titans face each other in their preseason finale. Here is how you can watch, stream or listen to the game.

The Arizona Cardinals close out their slate of three preseason games with a road game Saturday night against the Tennessee Titans. Both teams are 1-1 in the preseason and they participated in a joint practice on Wednesday.

The Cardinals will not play their starters, with the exception of perhaps guards Will Hernandez and Cody Ford, sitting in for an injured Justin Pugh, and second-year defensive players Zaven Collins and Marco Wilson.

Trace McSorley will start at quarterback for the Cardinals for the third straight game. Quarterback Kyler Murray has called plays in the fourth quarter of the first two preseason contests for Arizona and that probably means he will again in this game.

It is a big game for young players trying to make the roster. It gives players the opportunity to show their abilities to their current team and to the 31 other teams in the league.

Will you be tuning into the game tonight? Here is all the information you need.

Cardinals at Titans game info

Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. ET, Nissan Stadium, Nashville TN.

Cardinals at Titans TV, streaming, broadcasting team

This game will not air nationally. It will be only available in the local TV markets for the Cardinals and Titans.

In the Cardinals’ home market, the game will air on KPNX 12 News. Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley, who are the team’s radio announcers during the regular season, will call the game for the TV broadcast. Dani Surek will report from the sideline.

The Titans’ TV broadcast will air on WKRN News 2 and other preseason television affiliates. Dan Hellie and Charles Davis will call the game with Cory Curtis reporting from the sideline.

The game can be streamed on the NFL app or the Arizona Cardinals app if you are in the area the game will normally be televised.

Cardinals at Titans radio info

The Cardinals’ radio broadcast will air on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. Paul Calvisi and Drew Stanton will call the game.

The Spanish broadcast is on KQMR 100.3 FM. Luis Hernandez and Jose Romero will call the game.

Mike Keith and Dave McGinnis is the Titans’ radio team. It can be heard on WGFX 104.5 FM-The Zone.

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Sleepers to make the 53-man roster for the Cardinals

These players aren’t expected to make the Cardinals’ 53-man roster but are guys to watch.

The Arizona Cardinals will have to make some final decisions about their team for 2022 as they and every other team in the NFL must cut down their rosters to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon.

Most of the players who will make the team are set. However, the back end of the roster still has spots available and, especially with the preseason finale Saturday, there are a few players who could surprise and make the team.

Below are a few players who aren’t expected to make the team but possibly could, making them the Cardinals’ roster sleepers.

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3 player connections between Cardinals, Titans

The Cardinals have one former Titan, while Tennessee has a pair of former Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans face each other Saturday for their final preseason contest. While some opponents have several player connections, between the two teams and their 80-man rosters currently, there are only three player connections.

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Cardinals’ depth chart for preseason game vs. Titans

Check out the latest depth chart for the Cardinals as they gear up for their preseason finale.

The Arizona Cardinals have their final game of the preseason Saturday evening with a 4 p.m. kickoff on the road against the Tennessee Titans.

The two teams already held a joint practice on Wednesday.

The Cardinals released the third preseason depth chart, which again is based on preseason participation instead of the projected depth chart for the regular season. However, as it was released before they made roster cuts and traded for offensive lineman Cody Ford.

Check out the updated depth chart below with cuts and trades, as well as any notable changes over last week’s depth chart.

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