Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings: 5 stock risers

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 24: KeeSean Johnson #19 of the Arizona Cardinals gets tackled by Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter of pre-season play at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 24: KeeSean Johnson #19 of the Arizona Cardinals gets tackled by Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter of pre-season play at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 15: Jonathan Owens #32, Jordan Hicks #53, Michael Dogbe #91 and head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals stand for national anthem during the first half of the NFL preseason game against the Oakland Raiders at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 15: Jonathan Owens #32, Jordan Hicks #53, Michael Dogbe #91 and head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals stand for national anthem during the first half of the NFL preseason game against the Oakland Raiders at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Michael Dogbe

The rookie defensive end from Temple more than made a case to stick around past next week.  He had himself his best performance of the preseason.

He had a beautiful sack of Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in the first half.  He was able to push the offensive linemen aside and get a clear shot at the Vikings starter.

Dogbe’s name hadn’t been called much up until this point.  He may play on Thursday night.  He could be one of those few guys who need Thursday to make a final case to be on the 53-man roster.

He is also fighting for a spot on the line with Bruce Hector, Miles Brown, and Pasoni Tasini.  Brown had a nice afternoon as well with three tackles against the Vikings.  All of the aforementioned players are likely to play on Thursday night in the preseason finale.

If Dogbe somehow doesn’t make the roster, then he should definitely be a practice squad consideration.  It will all depend on how many players the Cardinals wish to keep on the defensive line.

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