Arizona Cardinals: 10 who will fight for jobs in ’17

Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (90) against the New York Jets at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (90) against the New York Jets at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (90) against the New York Jets at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (90) against the New York Jets at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

The Arizona Cardinals will see some roster turnover with free agency beginning in several weeks

With expectations not being met in 2016, the Arizona Cardinals were already going to have to turn their roster over a bit in 2017 anyway.  Add in all the free agents they have, they are going to lose a number of players.

That being said, there are also a number of players that will have to work to keep their jobs next season.  There were several areas on the field where the Cardinals failed to produce winning results on a consistent basis.

All phases of the game, which include offense, defense, and special teams are included.  With receiver Larry Fitzgerald and quarterback Carson Palmer returning for at least one more season each in 2017, the Cardinals will need to do all they can to get this team back on track with their goal of winning the Super Bowl.

It is hard to determine at this moment who will fill out the 53-man roster because of free agency and the 2017 NFL Draft in April.  However there are a number of players under contract who need to prove they deserve a spot on the team.  These 10 players must step their game up.