The Arizona Cardinals are lining up roster moves, and Tuesday’s tryout group gave a clear hint at where they may be looking for help. In all, seven players came through: one quarterback, three running backs and three receivers.
That mix makes sense given the current situation. The Cardinals lost Jeremiyah Love and Kendrick Bourne to injured reserve, so bringing in backs and wideouts fits the need. The quarterback workout could have been as simple as getting someone in to throw with the skill players, but it also could point to a possible practice squad opening if Jacoby Brissett is traded this week.
Among the quarterbacks, Bradley was back on Arizona’s radar after working out for the team in July of 2025. He has also spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Bradley entered the league as a rookie free agent with the Raiders in 2024 after four college seasons at Toledo and two at South Alabama.
At running back, Ulysses Bentley came in after being released last week from the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad. The 5-10, 200-pound back also moved between the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad and active roster in 2025, and he appeared in one game for Indianapolis this season.
Jermar Jefferson is a familiar name for Arizona. He spent time with the Cardinals on both the practice squad and active roster last season, playing in two games and logging six snaps on special teams.
A seventh-round pick by the Detroit Lions in 2021, Jefferson is 5-10 and 215 pounds. He spent four years moving between Detroit’s practice squad and active roster, and he has 96 career rushing yards on 21 carries in nine games.
The other back in for a look was Elijah Tau-Tolliver, an undrafted rookie this year out of Michigan State who also spent time with the Baltimore Ravens during the offseason.
Arizona also took a look at three receivers. One was Johnson, a fifth-round pick in 2020 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has also played for the Houston Texans, LA Rams and New York Jets, and he has 88 career catches for 1,025 yards and five touchdowns.
Joseph Manjack is an undrafted rookie who played last season at TCU after one year at USC and three at Houston. The 6-3, 205-pound receiver originally signed with the Denver Broncos but was cut before the season. In college, he totaled 134 receptions for 1,732 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Jamari Thrash rounded out the group. He is 6 feet tall and 190 pounds, and he was on the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice squad last month. Thrash played for the Cleveland Browns in 2024-25, appearing in 18 games, and he has 13 career catches for 129 yards.
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