The Arizona Cardinals used only one practice squad elevation on Saturday to get the roster set for their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
In what was no surprise at all, the Cardinals elevated tackle Jackson Barton from the practice squad to the active roster. After all, the Cardinals had no backup tackles on the 53-man roster.
With right tackle Jonah Williams landing on injured reserve this week, the only tackles on the roster were left tackle Paris Johnson and new starter Kelvin Beachum. Barton worked at both tackle spots in the preseason.
The Cardinals also have tackle Charlie Heck on the practice squad, having signed him this week. We will see how they handle the backup tackle job over the next few weeks. They have three games they can elevate Barton and another three they can elevate Heck without having to sign them to the roster.
It was the first elevation of the season for any Cardinals player, as they elected not to elevate any in Week 1.
NFL teams can elevate two players each week, although players can be elevated and revert back to the practice squad without being subject to waivers only three times during the season.
The Cardinals and Rams kick off from State Farm Stadium Sunday a 4:05 p.m. (1:05 p.m. Arizona time).
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