Arizona Cardinals Eyeing Potential Roster Enhancements in Free Agency
The Arizona Cardinals are one week into training camp, yet the opportunity to strengthen their roster through free agency remains open. The Cardinals might consider adding a veteran player, with edge rusher and cornerback positions being the most probable targets for bolstering their talent.
Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder highlighted the need for a veteran cornerback, suggesting that the Cardinals pursue CB Adoree’ Jackson in the free-agent market:
“Arizona is pretty young at cornerback as rookie second-round pick Max Melton is expected to start on the outside and second-year pro Garrett Williams will man the nickel spot. So, the defense could use a veteran who can fill in at either position and Jackson fits that mold,” Holder wrote.
“Granted, the seven-year pro has struggled to stay healthy and is coming off a down year, but he did manage to post an 85.3 passer rating when targeted and a 71.5 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus in 2022.”
In 2023, Jackson showcased his versatility with the Giants, playing both boundary and slot cornerback. Giants on SI described him as:
“A good (but not great) cover corner, a good match-up zone corner, and a below-average tackler who is a competitor. The 28-year-old Jackson is beat up physically to the point where he might be best served as part of a rotation and as depth rather than a starter.” – Andrew Parsaud on Adoree’ Jackson
Would the Cardinals pursue Jackson? The team appears content with the youth development in their secondary, with players like Melton and Williams expected to have significant roles. Additionally, Kei’Trel Clark, Starling Thomas, and Elijah Jones are competing for reps, with Sean Murphy-Bunting holding the CB1 spot.
However, in the event of injuries, exploring the option of adding Jackson to the roster could be a sensible move for the Cardinals.
