Arizona Cardinals Lose Multiple Starters to Season-Ending Injuries

The Arizona Cardinals have suffered a significant setback with starting cornerback Starling Thomas tearing his ACL during training camp, ruling him out for the entire 2025 season. Thomas, who started 22 games over the past two seasons and was a key part of the Cardinals' secondary, leaves a gap that the team will fill with younger players such as Max Melton, rookie Will Johnson, and backups Denzel Burke and Kei'Trel Clark. The team also placed cornerback Jaden Davis on injured reserve with a knee injury, though he may return later in the season. Arizona has signed cornerback Steven Gilmore to bolster the secondary after a string of injuries, including a serious concussion suffered by linebacker J.J. Russell. The Cardinals face increased pressure to improve after a competitive 2024 season and significant offseason investments, but these injuries challenge their defensive depth as they prepare for the 2025 campaign. The team may pursue additional veteran players like Rasul Douglas or Stephon Gilmore to strengthen the cornerback position.