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Jess Root

Updated Cardinals depth chart entering Week 5

The Arizona Cardinals play the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5 at home and, after a few roster moves to start the week, have released their Week 5 depth chart.

Let’s take a look at how it looks this week.

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Quarterback

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  • Josh Dobbs
  • Clayton Tune

Nothing has changed here.

Running back

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  • James Conner
  • Keaontay Ingram
  • Emari Demercado

Nothing new here, although Ingram didn’t play on Sunday, which meant a bigger role for Demercado.

Wide receiver

Arizona Cardinals receiver Marquise Brown (2) celebrates his touchdown with teammate James Conner (6) against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Set. 24, 2023.

‘X’

  • Marquise Brown

‘Z’

  • Michael Wilson
  • Zach Pascal

Slot

  • Rondale Moore
  • Greg Dortch

Nothing has changed here, either.

Tight end

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) walks off the field after their 31-28 loss to the New York Giants at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 17, 2023.
  • Zach Ertz
  • Trey McBride
  • Geoff Swaim
  • Elijah Higgins

Nothing has changed here, either.

Offensive line

Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Aug. 11, 2023

Left tackle

  • D.J. Humphries
  • Carter O’Donnell

Left guard

  • Elijah Wilkinson
  • Trystan Colon

Center

  • Hjalte Froholdt
  • Trystan Colon

Right guard

  • WIll Hernandez
  • Keith Ismael

Right tackle

  • Paris Johnson
  • Kelvin Beachum

The one change here is the absence of Ilm Manning, who was released Monday. Colon, who has played left guard and center now this year, is the backup for both spots.

Dennis Daley has been designated to return from injured reserve, so he could be activated this week and would likely be the backup left guard.

Defensive line

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LDE

  • Kevin Strong
  • Dante Stills

NT

  • Leki Fotu
  • Roy Lopez

RDE

  • Jonathan Ledbetter

This is the same as last week.

Outside linebacker

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) celebrates his sack of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) in the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 17, 2023.

Strong side

  • Zaven Collins
  • Cameron Thomas
  • BJ Ojulari

Weak side

  • Dennis Gardeck
  • Victor Dimukeje
  • Jesse Luketa

Nothing has happened yet here. When Myjai Sanders returns at some point, we will see what happens.

Inside linebacker

Sep 24, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White (7) celebrates their 28-16 win against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium.

Mike

  • Kyzir White
  • Krys Barnes

Other position

  • Josh Woods
  • Zeke Turner
  • Owen Pappoe

This remains unchanged, although they have had three different starters alongside White in four weeks. Woods started Week 1 but missed the next three with an ankle injury. Barnes started two and injured his finger. Turner started against the 49ers.

Cornerback

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One side

  • Kei’Trel Clark
  • Antonio Hamilton

Other side

  • Marco Wilson
  • Starling Thomas

The Cardinals released Kris Boyd and Christian Matthew on Monday. Rookie Garrett Williams was designated to return from NFI and could be activated for Week 5. Thomas has not been active this season.

Safety

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Free safety

  • Jalen Thompson
  • Joey Blount
  • Qwuantrezz Knight

Strong safety

  • K’Von Wallace
  • Andre Chachere

Blount is a new addition, getting signed from the practice squad this week. He slides in ahead of Knight. He might be the Cardinals’ special teams replacement for Boyd, a cornerback.

Specialists

Sep 24, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (5) watches his field goal attempt against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium.

Kicker

  • Matt Prater

Punter/holder

  • Blake Gillikin

Long snapper

  • Aaron Brewer

Punt/kick returner

  • Greg Dortch

The change here is Gillikin, signed on Tuesday. Nolan Cooney was released.

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