With the Arizona Cardinals returning from their bye week with a showdown against the Dallas Cowboys, they come to a crossroads. Sitting at 2-5, Arizona is not a playoff contender by any stretch of the imagination,

Over the next few days, we will give our midseason report card for each position group. Trey Benson: 160 rushing yards, no TDs, 5.5 YPC Bam Knight: 102 rushing yards, two TDs, 3.5 YPC Michael Carter: 97 rushing yards, one TD, 2.8 YPC James Conner: 95 rushing yards, one TD, 3.0 YPC Emari Demercado: 90 rushing yards, zero TDs, 11.3 YPC

Well, according to the NFL transaction report, the Cardinals released two players. They cut running back Michael Carter and cornerback Darren Hall. The move to cut Carter is interesting because that leaves only two running backs on the roster — Bam Knight and Emari Demercado, who missed the Cardinals' last game with an ankle injury.

ARIZONA -- Recently released Arizona Cardinals running back D'Ernest Johnson appears to have found a new home. According to multiple beat writers for the New England Patriots, Johnson has a locker with his name on it. "The Patriots have a locker set up for RB D’Ernest Johnson. He was previously on the Cardinals’ practice squad," said Doug Kyed.

At 2-5, the Arizona Cardinals have been a significant disappointment this year. But even without a playoff berth, they can make the season a success.

The Arizona Cardinals released running back Michael Carter and defensive back Darren Hall on Monday, according to the NFL's transactions wire.

In the latest 2-round 2026 NFL mock draft from A to Z Sports, Joe DeLeone and I put together an interesting haul for the Cardinals. It began with a slightly controversial selection at No. 9, Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese. Here is what DeLeone wrote about Reese and his fit in the desert.