The Arizona Cardinals will be without rookie offensive lineman Hayden Conner for some time. Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday that the sixth-round pick "will miss some time" with a knee injury.

The Cardinals have a few position battles still ongoing as the preseason finale (Saturday, Aug. 23 against the Las Vegas Raiders) nears, as highlighted by Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon during his Monday media availability:

In preseason finales, starters typically do not play, but head coach Jonathan Gannon did not rule it out. "I want to see how this week goes and then make a decision," Gannon told reporters Monday. If the starters were to go on Saturday against the Raiders, it would be the first time under Gannon they play in the finale.

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) reacts alongside quarterback Kyler Murray (1) against the Washington Commanders in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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But it's no secret the ultimate success of Arizona's season rides on the talents of quarterback Kyler Murray, who is entering a seventh and pivotal year as the Cardinals' franchise quarterback. When speaking with The Escapist's D.

Cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith and passing game coordinator Drew Terrell called plays against the Broncos on Saturday.