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One player who has stood out in Cardinals preseason this year: Andy Isabella.

Related players: Marquise Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, Antoine Wesley, Greg Dortch

It's not the first positive press for Isabella, who has had a very good camp despite being buried on the depth chart. The tweet went on to say the team feels he's had as good a camp as just about anyone. He's been the subject of trade rumors in the past but he's making himself tough to remove from the roster right now, the tweet added. Given the players in front of him, he'll likely have a tough time making any kind of fantasy impact on the Cards, but he's a player to keep an eye on if he's moved.

Carroll: RB Ken Walker is still tender after hernia surgery and there's no timetable for his return.

Related players: Rashaad Penny, Travis Homer, DeeJay Dallas

As the tweet went on to say, and as we reported after the surgery, Carroll previously said he expected Walker back for Week 1, so that seems like a potentially significant update that doesn't sound great for fantasy owners. Walker is missing valuable time with the team and so it looks like Penny will have much of the lead back work with Homer and Dallas serving as change of pace or passing down backs.

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin has had an impressive offseason and is considered the favorite for number two duties behind starter James Conner.

Benjamin was a trendy breakout pick prior to NFL free agency and the 2022 NFL Draft, but the additions of Darrell Williams and Keontay Ingram all but evaporated the high hopes many had for the former Arizona State Sun Devil. Now, just days away from the first preseason game, it has become clear that Benjamin has improved enough in the passing game (particularly in pass protection) that he has the leg up in the battle to be James Conner's 'tag-teammate'. Benjamin could carve out flex value if he distances himself from Williams and Ingram during the preseason. More of a deep league target, Eno is currently our 79th-ranked running back.

Seahawks star RB Chris Carson is retiring from the NFL due to a neck injury, sources say.

Related players: Rashaad Penny, Ken Walker, DeeJay Dallas, Travis Homer

Seattle will officially release him with a failed physical designation. Under the CBA, that allows Carson to receive several million in injury protection benefits. Seattle does right by him, according to Rapoport. There were rumblings of this as far back as last year, given the nature of the injury. From a fantasy standpoint, this officially clears the way for Penny and Walker to take over a majority of the RB workload.

When I tell y’all Zay Jones is the Jaguars designated X Receiver, I ain’t kidding.

Christian Kirk, Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault, Laquon Treadwell

O'Brien went on to say between OTAs and the past two days: when Trevor Lawrence uncorks a pass, it’s always to Jones. Jones gained some momentum over the last seven games of 2021, when he hauled in 38 passes for 369 yards during that span for the Raiders. He's ranked just 103 on our WR list.

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed WR Zach Pascal to a one-year deal.

Related Players: DeVonta Smith, Quez Watkins, Jalen Reagor

The Pascal signing gives the Eagles a possession wideout that has had success, as well as competition for Jalen Reagor. Pascal is nothing more than a late-round dart throw short of an injury.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed WR Zay Jones to a three-year deal.

The Jags now have 12 wideouts after day one of free agency (but not really). Jones will be competing for targets with Christian Kirk, Evan Engram, Dan Arnold, Marvin Jones, and Laviska Shenault, Jr.

The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed RB James Conner to a three-year contract.

With Chase Edmonds in Miami, Conner is the lead back unless the Cardinals spend a higher draft pick on a back in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Cardinals RB James Conner (heel) and WR Rondale Moore (hamstring) are active for Super Wild Card Monday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Conner active means Chase Edmonds should be no worse than in a 50/50 split, but loses his lead dog role. Moore has been used sporadically and is a true boom/bust play against the Rams.

Cardinals RB James Conner (heel) did not practice Friday, while RB Chase Edmonds (ribs/toe) and WR Rondale Moore (ankle) were limited.

A second DNP is bad news for Conner, especially with Edmonds ailing as well.