Arizona Cardinals preseason depth chart

Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) against the Green Bay Packers during an NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) against the Green Bay Packers during an NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) carries the ball after a catch in the first half against the Green Bay Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) carries the ball after a catch in the first half against the Green Bay Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

1. David Johnson

David Johnson was the man towards the end of the 2015 season.  He started off as backup to Andre Ellington and Chris Johnson.

As the season grew though, Ellington was hurt and saw limited action for most of the year.  Chris Johnson was on a roll until his season came to an end in November.

When David Johnson got the call he stepped up big time.  His versatility out of the backfield is what makes him special.  He rushed for 581 yards and caught 36 passes for another 457 yards. He was deemed no longer a rookie by Head Coach Bruce Arians in December.

2. Chris Johnson

What a comeback story Chris Johnson was in 2015.  After a “down” year with the New York Jets in 2014, Johnson was brought in as a free agent during training camp last season.  He ended up rushing for 814 yards.

If not for his season-ending injury, Johnson likely would have finished over 1,000 yard rushing last season.  Now we will see what kind of impact he can have at this stage of his career coming off injury.  He came back to Arizona for less money than what the Miami Dolphins were offering in the offseason.

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