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Arizona Cardinals training camp: There is a battle to start at safety
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The Arizona Cardinals reported to training camp on Wednesday. They had their first practice on Thursday and fans got to see practice for the first time on Friday.
The Cardinals have many important position battles to watch. One is at safety — who will start alongside Budda Baker ?
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Starting safety battle: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson vs. Andrew Wingard
With Jalen Thompson departing in free agency, there is a starting job up for grabs.
Last season, it was Taylor-Demerson who played a lot. He was the third safety in the Cardinals' dime and big nickel packages.
But Wingard became a full-time starter last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars . He had 84 tackles, nine pass breakups and an interception.
Wingard is a more traditionally sized safety at 6 feet and 200 pounds. Taylor Demerson is 5-10, although he weighs 197 pounds.
At the start of camp, it has been Wingard as the starting safety with Baker, but that is what training camp and the preseason are for — to determine roles and jobs.
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It will be something to watch in the weeks to come.
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (74) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Oli Udoh (68) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) prepares to take the snap from offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) alongside Isaac Seumalo (73) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier (22) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) and quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur speaks to the media during a training camp press conference at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on July 23, 2026.
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Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws a pass during a training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 23, 2026.
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins (84) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins (84) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight (20) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kedon Slovis (12) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Wydett Williams Jr. (31) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: OL Isaiah Adams holding onto starting job
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (74) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: OL Isaiah Adams holding onto starting job
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (74) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Oli Udoh (68) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) prepares to take the snap from offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) alongside Isaac Seumalo (73) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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No bad blood between Tyler Allgeier and Jeremiyah Love
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier (22) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Observations from Tuesday's practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) and quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Breaking News: Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love admits he’s a rookie
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur speaks to the media during a training camp press conference at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on July 23, 2026.
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Jacoby Brissett contract: Unknown details still to come
Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws a pass during a training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 23, 2026.
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Trey McBride will be top TE in 'NFL Top 100'
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins (84) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins (84) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight (20) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Trey Benson injury: Arizona Cardinals RB might not play in Hall of Fame Game
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: RB Trey Benson is on notice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kedon Slovis (12) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Arizona Cardinals training camp: Photos from Thursday's opening practice
Jul 23, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Wydett Williams Jr. (31) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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