Arizona Cardinals Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · NFC West · Mike LaFleur · Record 1-2
Updated · Week 4
The Arizona Cardinals 2026 depth chart has Jacoby Brissett at quarterback (backup: Gardner Minshew II), Jeremiyah Love as the lead running back, Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne at wide receiver and Trey McBride at tight end. The Cardinals are 1-2 in 2026 under head coach Mike LaFleur. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of September 23, 2026.
Cardinals Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Jacoby Brissett | Gardner Minshew II | Carson Beck |
| RBRunning Back | Jeremiyah Love | Tyler Allgeier | Bam Knight |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Marvin Harrison Jr. | Jalen Brooks | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Michael Wilson | Simi Fehoko | Reggie Virgil |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Kendrick Bourne | Devin Duvernay | — |
| TETight End | Trey McBride | Hunter Long | Elijah Higgins |
| LTLeft Tackle | Paris Johnson Jr. | Josh Fryar | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Isaac Seumalo | Hayden Conner | — |
| CCenter | Hjalte Froholdt | — | — |
| RGRight Guard | Isaiah Adams | Jon Gaines II | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Elijah Wilkinson | Jayden Williams | — |
Cardinals Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | Walter Nolen III | L.J. Collier | — |
| NTNose Tackle | Roy Lopez | Andrew Billings | — |
| RDERight Defensive End | Dante Stills | Darius Robinson | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | Zaven Collins | Baron Browning | — |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Jack Gibbens | Karson Sharar | — |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Mack Wilson Sr. | Cody Simon | — |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Josh Sweat | Jordan Burch | Eku Leota |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Denzel Burke | Kei'Trel Clark | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Budda Baker | Wydett Williams Jr. | — |
| FSFree Safety | Andrew Wingard | Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Max Melton | Starling Thomas V | — |
| NBNickel Back | Garrett Williams | Kalen King | — |
Cardinals Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Chad Ryland | — | — |
| PPunter | Blake Gillikin | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | Devin Duvernay | Jalen Brooks | Max Melton |
| PRPunt Returner | Devin Duvernay | Michael Wilson | — |
Cardinals 2026 Results
Record: 1-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at Los Angeles Chargers | W 26-14 |
| Week 2 | vs Seattle Seahawks | L 7-31 |
| Week 3 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 30-36 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Kyler Murray released March 11; Jeremiyah Love drafted #3 overall, Carson Beck 3rd round
- IR: RB Trey Benson, G Chase Bisontis, S Joey Blount, DL Zachary Carter; several PUP
Cardinals: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Arizona finished 3-14 in 2025 and overhauled its leadership, firing head coach Jonathan Gannon and hiring Mike LaFleur. The Cardinals moved on from quarterback Kyler Murray, who left for Minnesota, leaving Jacoby Brissett as the starter and free-agent addition Gardner Minshew behind him. They also drafted running back Jeremiyah Love third overall.
2025 season: 3-14 · 4th NFC West.
Cardinals Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Cardinals starting quarterback in 2026?
Jacoby Brissett is the Arizona Cardinals QB1 on the depth chart updated September 23, 2026, with Gardner Minshew II as the backup.
Who is the Cardinals starting running back?
Jeremiyah Love is RB1, followed by Tyler Allgeier.
Who are the Cardinals starting wide receivers?
The top three Cardinals receivers are Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne.
Who is the Cardinals starting tight end?
Trey McBride is the TE1 on the Arizona Cardinals depth chart.
Who is the Cardinals kicker?
Chad Ryland is the kicker and Blake Gillikin is the punter.
What is the Cardinals record in 2026?
The Arizona Cardinals are 1-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Mike LaFleur.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated September 23, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.