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Cardinals first to play Bengals in newly renamed Paycor Stadium

This will be the first game played under the new name of Paycor Stadium, rather than Paul Brown Stadium.

The Cincinnati Bengals were one of the only teams in the NFL without a naming rights deal for their stadium, going with the name Paul Brown Stadium, named for the man who founded the team.

But things have finally changed. The stadium officially was named Paycor Stadium this week before the Arizona Cardinals face the Bengals in their preseason opener.

It isn’t a new stadium, just a new name.

It was a bit of a surprise for Cardinals receiver A.J. Green, who played a decade for the Bengals when it was Paul Brown Stadium.

“It’s weird. I thought it would never happen,” Green told reporters Wednesday. “But when I was there, Paycor started working with us, so I could see this coming, but I didn’t think it would happen this fast.”

The Cardinals and Bengals kick off Friday at 4:30 p.m. Arizona time at Paycor Stadium (not Paul Brown Stadium).

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Trio of Cardinals making first trip back to Cincinnati after playing there

A.J. Green played for the Bengals for a decade, while Myjai Sanders and James Wiggins played collegiately for Cincinnati.

The Arizona Cardinals landed in Cincinnati Thursday afternoon in preparation for their preseason opener against the Bengals Friday night. It is only the second time the Cardinals have faced the Bengals in the preseason and the first time since 1971.

For a trio of Cardinals, it will be their first football trip back to Cincinnati, either since they played for the Bengals or for the Cincinnati Bearcats in college.

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Rookie TE Trey McBride not expected to play in preseason opener

The second-round pick has been dealing with a back injury. Kliff Kingsbury hopes McBride can be ready for their game against the Ravens.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury wants to give rookie tight end Trey McBride playing time in the preseason so he can be prepared for a role in the offense once the regular season begins. That isn’t likely going to happen this weekend when the team takes on the Cincinnati Bengals on the road Friday in their preseason opener.

Kingsbury told reporters Wednesday it is unlikely McBride will be able to play in the opener. He has been dealing with back tightness which has kept him out of practice over the last week or so.

“After today, we just rested him,” Kingsbury said. “I doubt it will be Friday night. Hoping for Baltimore at this point.”

The Cardinals play their second preseason game at home against the Ravens next Sunday night.

McBride, drafted in the second round this year, needs the game reps so Kingsbury can trust him to be used in the regular season.

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PODCAST: Who has stood out in training camp, who to watch in preseason opener

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The Arizona Cardinals play their preseason opener Friday night against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road and we were back with a new edition of the podcast. Revenge of the Birds’ Seth Cox and I spoke about the latest coming out of training camp for the Cardinals — D.J. Humphries’ new contract, training camp injuries, trade possibilities, standouts, disappointments and who we are watching in the preseason opener on Friday.

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(1:00): Training camp reactions, D.J. Humphries’ contract extension

(24:57): Training camp injuries

(33:32) Trade possibilities?

(49:28) Camp standouts, disappointments

(1:05:29) Players to watch, players who could flash in preseason opener

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Trace McSorley to start preseason opener as Kyler Murray, Colt McCoy nurse minor injuries

Kyler Murray is being eased back after catching COVID and having a sore wrist, while Colt McCoy deals with arm soreness.

The Arizona Cardinals will play their preseason opener Friday night on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. Their top two quarterbacks are not expected to play in the game.

Starting quarterback Kyler Murray and backup Colt McCoy have been nursing minor injuries, which means Trace McSorley will get the start, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.

“Trace will start the game and get a bunch of reps, and he’s done a really nice job when he comes in there,” Kingsbury told reporters Tuesday. “I like how he plays. He’s got some swagger and got some moxie, and (he) moves around and extends plays, so I’m excited to see him play.”

He will have the opportunity to potentially cement a spot on the roster as a third-string quarterback, while Murray and McCoy rest up.

Murray is being eased along after coming back from a bout with COVID-19. He also has a sore wrist, so the Cardinals want to be sure he is 100%.

McCoy, according to Kingsbury, is experiencing some “arm soreness” related to his early report to training camp.

The Cardinals kick off against the Bengals Friday in Cincinnati at 4:30 p.m. Arizona time.

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Cardinals release 1st preseason depth chart

The Cardinals’ first unofficial depth chart is based on preseason participation, not the projected roster.

The Arizona Cardinals will play their first preseason game Friday night on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. In preparation for that game, they released their first unofficial depth chart.

It is different than normal depth charts. Rather than what the depth chart might look like on the whole roster, suggesting how the final roster might look. It is based on expected participation in the game against the Bengals.

As a result, almost no veteran starter is expected to play much, if at all.

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