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Cardinals news: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson exits preseason Cowboys clash, scary hit
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Preseason football often serves as a launchpad for emerging talent, but for Arizona Cardinals safety Dadrion "Rabbit" Taylor-Demerson, a Friday night clash against the Dallas Cowboys took a terrifying turn.
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During the exhibition contest, Taylor-Demerson delivered a massive blow in the secondary, colliding violently with Cowboys tight end Zack Kuntz . The sheer force of the impact left the young defensive back visibly dazed and slow to get to his feet. Officials immediately flagged Taylor-Demerson for an unnecessary roughness penalty, though the focus quickly shifted to his well-being.
Trainers rushed onto the field and eventually escorted him to the medical tent. Reports soon confirmed he exited the game early with a rib injury. This setback halts crucial momentum for the third-year safety out of Texas Tech. Heading into the night, he trailed Andrew Wingard in a tight battle for the starting job opposite star Budda Baker .
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Before the scary collision, Taylor-Demerson and the Arizona defense struggled to contain a rhythmic Dallas attack. The Cowboys controlled the tempo right out of the gate, building a commanding 24-6 lead by halftime. With Dak Prescott resting, Dallas leaned on its backup quarterbacks to move the chains, keeping the defense on its heels and controlling the clock.
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Meanwhile, the Cardinals are still searching for a silver lining on offense. With rookie quarterback Carson Beck sidelined due to a rib injury of his own, veteran Gardner Minshew II took the starting nod under center. Unfortunately, Arizona's offense sputtered through the first two quarters, struggling to sustain drives or finish in the red zone against a stout Dallas defense.
Losing Taylor-Demerson casts a dark cloud over the rest of the evening. Arizona head coach Mike LaFleur now faces a nervous wait for further medical updates. The Cardinals desperately need their hard-hitting safety healthy heading into the regular season. Fans and teammates alike are hoping this injury proves minor, allowing "Rabbit" to hop right back onto the gridiron soon.
