The Arizona Cardinals will open coaching camp on July 23 and start the method of making ready for the common season, constructing the roster and figuring out beginning positions and roles on the workforce.
Earlier than camp begins, we check out every participant on the offseason roster, their background, contract, their play in 2023, the questions they face and the roster outlook.
Subsequent up is offensive lineman Christian Jones
Background
Jones is a rookie. He was drafted within the fifth spherical this yr out of Texas. He performed six seasons for Texas, beginning each recreation the final 4 seasons, enjoying 13 left tackles and 35 proper tackles.
Statistics 2023
He began 13 video games at proper deal with final season for Texas. He allowed 11 complete pressures, together with one sack, per PFF.
2024 contract particulars, max cap
Jones signed a four-year, $4.33 million contract this offseason. He acquired greater than $310,000 in signing bonuses and can make $795,000 in wage. His cap can be greater than $872,000 in 2024.
The questions they face
Jones, a rookie, faces the conventional questions that each one rookies face. Can he adapt to the velocity and physicality of the NFL? Can he beat out the veterans on the workforce and earn a roster spot?
Roster outlook for 2024
Regardless of being drafted, he’s a bubble participant at finest. If the Cardinals don't have one other lineman on the 53-man roster going ahead, he'll should beat out Kelvin Beachum to grow to be the swingman. A coaching squad is an actual chance.
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