Cardinals sign quarterback Joey Aguilar off Jaguars practice squad
The gist
The Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback Joey Aguilar to their active roster off Jacksonville's practice squad.
Arizona must keep him three weeks, giving the undrafted rookie a real shot.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2025Aguilar was named East-West Shrine Bowl Monday Morning Quarterback and Davey O'Brien Award 'Great 8' for Week 9 after throwing for 396 yards and three touchdowns in a 56-34 win at Kentucky.
- Feb 20, 2026A Knoxville judge denied Aguilar's preliminary injunction for another year of eligibility, making him ineligible to play for Tennessee in 2026; he was set to attend the NFL combine.
- Aug 21, 2026Aguilar played quarterback for Jacksonville against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL preseason game in Jacksonville, Fla.
Key terms
- practice squad
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
- undrafted
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
Source: Wikipedia