Fans were back at State Farm Stadium for the Cardinals first open practice of training camp on Saturday. Despite some players taking a day to recover, the energy from the fans was still high.
Kyler Murray was on the field watching, but did not participate. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said the quarterback had been “throwing a ton” lately and was receiving a day of rest. It should be noted that Murray had his right wrist checked out Friday because of tenderness, according to Kingsbury. After having his wrist examoned, Murray returned to his throwing drills.
Colt McCoy took over as the first-team quarterback during practice while Trace McSorley led the second team.
Center Rodney Hudson was given a veteran day off and James Conner was limited in his participation. Guard/tackle Justin Murray was also believed to have been given the day off as he returns from back surgery that ended his 2021 season.
The team has had an energetic last few days of practice, but the fans took it up a notch. The Cardinals faithful filled a part of the lower section of the stadium on each side. After practice, multiple players signed autographs while fan favorite J.J. Watt started signing before practice was fully over.
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