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Cardinals work out four defensive backs

This week, the Arizona Cardinals brought in four defensive backs for a workout and physical. Oftentimes, GM Monti Ossenfort will bring in a handful of players just to update his player profile lists in the event that a player will…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:44 AM
Cardinals work out four defensive backs
Key Things to Know
  • The Arizona Cardinals held workouts for safeties D’Anthony Bell, Dan Jackson, Mark Perry, and Nate Valcarcel.
  • Following the workouts, the Cardinals signed Mark Perry to their practice squad.
  • The workouts addressed secondary depth following a season-ending injury to cornerback Will Johnson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Cardinals brought in four defensive backs for workouts and physicals, evaluating safeties D’Anthony Bell, Dan Jackson, Mark Perry, and Nate Valcarcel. The evaluations came as general manager Monti Ossenfort aimed to address depth in the secondary following coverage issues and a season-ending injury to cornerback Will Johnson.

Following the tryouts, the Cardinals signed safety Mark Perry to their practice squad. Perry, who previously spent time on five NFL practice squads after going undrafted in 2024, joins an Arizona secondary that writer Barry Shuck notes has struggled alongside a limited defensive pass rush.

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