With 43 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 43.
We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals and are less than seven weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. That is 43 days away.
As we count down the remaining days of the offseason, let’s look at who has worn that number uniform over the years for the Cardinals.
Who has worn No. 43?
Cardinals players to wear No. 43
Linebacker Mykal Walker, acquired in free agency this offseason, wears No. 43.
LB Mykal Walker (2025-?)LB Jesse Luketa (2022-2024)LS Beau Brinkley (2021)LB Haason Reddick (2017-2020)S Matt Darby (1996-1997)S Lonnie Young (1985-1990)S Martin Bayless (1984)DB Steve Carpenter (1981)CB Norm Thompson (1971-1976)DB Tony Plummer (1970)DB Mark Sauls (1968-1969)RB Bill Montgomery (1946)OL Ray Busler (1940-1945)WR Gaynell Tinsley (1937)RB Al Nichelini (1935-1936)WR Chuck Kassel (1932-1933)
Reddick was great in 2020 but was otherwise disappointing for the Cardinals. Lonnie Young was a fierce hitter but was more well known for his time with the Jets after leaving Arizona. Thompson wore No. 43 the longest.
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