Cardinals rookie receiver Reggie Virgil set for bigger role after Bourne injury
The gist
Cardinals rookie Reggie Virgil played a season-high 38 snaps but had no catches in a third straight game.
With Kendrick Bourne on injured reserve, the fifth-round pick may get more chances.
How it unfolded
- Apr 13, 2026The Cardinals hosted Texas Tech wide receiver Reggie Virgil for a pre-NFL Draft visit, which he posted on Instagram.
- Apr 25, 2026Arizona selected Virgil in the fifth round of the 2026 draft.
- Aug 11, 2026Virgil caught five of six targets for 66 yards, a team high, in the Cardinals' 33-30 preseason loss to the Panthers.
Key terms
- snaps
- The backward passing of the ball from center to start a play in gridiron football.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
- fifth-round pick
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
Source: Wikipedia