Jan. 11, 2026, 12:43 p.m. MT
The Arizona Cardinals did not make the playoffs. They are in offseason mode looking ahead to making changes on the roster, and they are looking for a new head coach. However, a few former Cardinals players find themselves in the postseason.
The second of three Sunday playoff games has the San Francisco 49ers at the Philadelphia Eagles.
Between the 49ers and Eagles, there are three former Cardinals split between their rosters, reserves and practice squads.
Who are they?
49ers OL Austen Pleasants
Pleasants was on the Cardinals’ roster in the 2024 offseason and on their practice squad that year. He played in 15 games for the Niners this season, starting once.
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White was signed to the San Francisco practice squad this week. He spent two seasons with the Cardinals as their starting “Mike” linebacker in 2023-2024.
Eagles WR Quez Watkins
Watkins is on Philly’s practice squad. He signed with the Cardinals last offseason, got hurt in training camp, was placed on injured reserve and released with a settlement. He signed with Philly’s practice squad in September.
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