Arizona Cardinals' projected starting lineup after NFL free agency

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The Arizona Cardinals have done most of the heavy lifting when it comes to their work in free agency, and their starting lineup looks pretty set. They have brought back some starters and signed others.

Returning are guard Evan Brown and receiver Zay Jones. Newcomers expected to start are Josh Sweat, Akeem Davis-Gaither and Dalvin Tomlinson.

Based on what moves they have made, let's look at the projected starting lineup.

Cardinals' projected offensive starting lineup​

• Quarterback: Kyler Murray
• Running back: James Conner
• Wide receiver: Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Zay Jones/Greg Dortch (No. 3 spot could be upgraded)
• Tight end: Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins/Tip Reiman
• Left tackle: Paris Johnson
• Left guard: Evan Brown
• Center: Hjalte Froholdt
• Right guard: Isaiah Adams (could be upgraded)
• Right tackle: Jonah Williams

Cardinals' projected defensive starting lineup​

• Defensive line: Justin Jones, Dalvin Tomlinson, Darius Robinson
• Outside linebacker: Josh Sweat, Zaven Collins
• Inside linebacker: Mack Wilson, Akeem Davis-Gaither
• Cornerback: Sean Murphy-Bunting, Garrett Williams, Max Melton/Star Thomas
• Safety: Budda Baker, Jalen Thompson

Cardinals' projected special teams lineup​

• Punter: Blake Gillikin
• Kicker: Chad Ryland
• Long snapper: Aaron Brewer
• Punt returner: Greg Dortch
• Kick returner: DeeJay Dallas, Greg Dortch

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