The Cardinals have been working multiple cornerbacks into their rotation on game days, which should help Sunday given that starter Max Melton is inactive with a knee injury.
The inactive list is nearly full of injured players; only newly acquired offensive lineman Albert Reese is a healthy scratch.
With Melton down, veteran Starling Thomas V will dress for a second game in 2026.
On the defensive line, Walter Nolen's injury means nose tackle Andrew Billings is active for a second time this season. Hayden Conner will get the start at right guard with Jon Gaines out. And Rabbit Taylor-Demerson is expected to start at safety.
For the Broncos, All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II is inactive as he tries to return from an ankle injury.
The Cardinals' full inactive list:
- RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle)
- CB Max Melton (knee)
- QB Carson Beck (emergency 3rd QB)
- S Andrew Wingard (knee)
- OL Jon Gaines II (ankle/knee)
- OL Albert Reese
- DL Walter Nolen III (ankle)
