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Cardinals/NFL reporter for CardsWire; Hall of Fame selector, Senior Editor (34 years) Lindy's Pro Football preview magazine
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Cardinals QB coach Matt Schaub called plays in preseason finale Original

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By Howard Balzer Verified
| USA Today Verified
Aug. 30, 2026, 7:50 a.m. MT Yes, it was backups against backups, but the Arizona Cardinals exploded for 492 yards in Friday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers, averaging 6.2 yards per their 79 plays, totaling 27 first downs, converting 9-of-15 third-down opportunities and controlling the ball for 37:31. In the first half, the total was 323 yards on 42 plays (7.7 average) with 16 first downs and time of possession of 20:01.
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Arizona Cardinals roster cuts: Crunch time for decision-makers

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By Howard Balzer Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
While the Arizona Cardinals had a good idea what the 53-man roster and practice squad would like entering Friday's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Mike LaFleur acknowledged things can happen in the final game that can alter the thinking. Following the game, LaFleur said, "Before we got here, it's, 'Hey, if things were to end today, what would our 53 look like?
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Arizona Cardinals roster cuts: Crunch time for decision-makers

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By Howard Balzer Verified
| USA Today Verified
Aug. 29, 2026, 2:30 p.m. MT While the Arizona Cardinals had a good idea what the 53-man roster and practice squad would like entering Friday’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Mike LaFleur acknowledged things can happen in the final game that can alter the thinking. Following the game, LaFleur said, “Before we got here, it's, ‘Hey, if things were to end today, what would our 53 look like?
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