The Arizona Cardinals are clearly not content with their offensive depth, bringing in a whopping seven players for a workout this week. While sometimes these sessions are just about keeping the free agent database updated, it’s also a clear signal that there are position groups the coaching staff feels are thin and need some serious evaluation. Every single player they brought in to try out is on the offensive side of the ball.
Who Are These Guys The Cards Are Eyeing?
This isn’t just a random group of hopefuls. The Cards are looking at quarterback Carter Bradley, running backs Elijah Tau-Tolliver, Jermar Jefferson, and Ulysses Bentley, plus wide receivers Tyler Johnson, Joseph Manjack, and Jamari Thrash. And if you’re a fan of NFL whispers, a couple of these names should ring a bell.
Jamari Thrash, a 6-foot, 190-pound receiver, brings actual NFL game experience to the table. He was a fifth-round draft pick by the Cleveland Browns back in 2024, and at one point, the thought around the league was that Thrash was going to lock down their WR3 spot. He spent two seasons on the Browns’ active roster, showing he can stick around. Then there’s Tyler Johnson, another former fifth-round pick from 2020 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As a rookie, he actually played in 14 games, started three, and even hauled in two touchdowns. He’s been around the block, with stints on the Texans, Jets (twice), Bucs (again), Raiders, Rams, and Cowboys. The talent was clearly there at one point.
From Draft Picks To Practice Squad Warriors
The running back group also features some interesting backstories. Jermar Jefferson was a seventh-round pick for the Detroit Lions in 2021, playing in nine games over four seasons with them, although he missed all of 2022 due to injury. He’s definitely a journeyman, having signed with the Titans, then the Cardinals themselves before Week 5 last year, and also spending time with the 49ers and Vikings. Ulysses Bentley, undrafted in 2025, was a beast in college, earning AAC Co-Rookie of the Year in 2020 and First Team All-AAC honors. He’s been through the practice squad elevation and waiver grind with the Colts.
At quarterback, Carter Bradley went undrafted in 2024, but he wasn’t just some college guy. He was Second Team All-Sun Belt while at South Alabama. The Raiders signed him, and he had a solid training camp, made their practice squad, and even got promoted to the active roster for the final four games of last season, although he didn’t log any snaps. He’s been knocking on the door. Finally, Elijah Tau-Tolliver, an undrafted Michigan State product this year, got cut by the Ravens, and Joseph Manjack, an undrafted TCU guy, was cut by the Broncos. These are the fresh faces, hungry for a chance.
The Cardinals are clearly digging deep to strengthen their roster, especially on offense. It’ll be fascinating to see if any of these players, particularly those with NFL experience like Thrash or Johnson, manage to land a spot as Arizona continues to refine their offensive attack for the season ahead.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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