— Back-to-back padded practices Monday and Tuesday, even with a day off Wednesday, took a small toll. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. sat out Thursday with knee soreness, although coach Jonathan Gannon said it was “being smart” and not serious. Offensive linemen Jake Curhan and Valentin Senn (neck) also sat out.<\/p>\n
— The Cardinals took a “low” day on Thursday coming off the break, but will have pads on both Friday and Saturday again — the latter being the annual Red & White Practice. “It was above-the-neck emphasis today,” safety Budda Baker said.<\/p>\n
— Baker was asked about the three safeties look the Cardinals have with he, Jalen Thompson and Rabbit-Taylor-Demerson. “I can’t tell you too much but,” Baker said, pausing before adding, “I like it.”<\/p>\n
“J.T. might be something. I might be something. I won’t tell you what.”<\/p>\n
— The Cardinals last season kept six defensive linemen on the initial roster. They have more than six who would be worthy of sticking around this year, and Gannon said he’s not locking himself into any particular number.<\/p>\n
“I’m not in the business of cutting good football players,” Gannon said.<\/p>\n
Now, Gannon moments later admitted the Cardinals might have to cut a good player or two just because the roster is in such better shape. But on the defensive line, it’s easy to see the Cardinals coming in heavy for that group.<\/p>\n
— Wide receiver Quez Watkins left with a trainer during Thursday’s work, while inside linebacker J.J. Russell (concussion) returned to practice but was wearing the non-contact yellow jersey.<\/p>\n