Arizona Cardinals: 53-man roster prediction after 2020 offseason

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 15: Linebacker Chandler Jones #55 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Browns 38-24. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Outside Linebackers (5, 38/53)

1. Chandler Jones
2. Isaiah Simmons
3. Devon Kennard
4. Haason Reddick
5. Kylie Fitts

Chandler Jones might just be the most underrated defensive superstar in the NFL right now.

All he does is make plays on the quarterback.

He’s played al 64 of his 64 games with Arizona and has racked up 60 sacks, 67 tackles for loss, 98 quarterback hits, 17 forced fumbles, 15 pass deflections, and more pressures than opposing QBs care to recall.

Along with Jones, the Cardinals have now added one of the top defensive superstars coming into the league in linebacker/safety Isaiah Simmons, who will play a fascinating role on this team as a rookie.

No one quite knows how Vance Joseph will employ him, but they’re calling him a ‘linebacker’ for now.

Devon Kennard is an underrated edge defender who comes over from the Detroit Lions after racking up 14 sacks the past two seasons.

Haason Reddick is a former first-round pick still trying to find his footing in the NFL.

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