**Arizona** — Just one day after reducing their roster to 53 players, the Arizona Cardinals have officially added over a dozen players to their practice squad for the 2024 season.
The Cardinals announced the signing of Julian Okwara, along with 13 returning players, including:
– Wide receiver Andre Baccellia
– Linebacker Markus Bailey
– Linebacker Krys Barnes
– Offensive lineman Jackson Barton
– Running back Michael Carter
– Wide receiver Dan Chisena
– Cornerback Jaden Davis
– Offensive lineman Marquis Hayes Jr.
– Offensive lineman Keith Ismael
– Wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer
– Quarterback Desmond Ridder
– Defensive lineman Ben Stille
– Cornerback Divaad Wilson
Additionally, Arizona received their international player practice squad exemption for tight end Bernhard Seikovits.
More information on Okwara from the team’s media relations:
“Okwara (6-4, 250) joins the Cardinals from the Eagles, where he spent the offseason following four seasons with the Lions (2020-23). He appeared in 38 games (four starts) with Detroit, recording 53 tackles, 16 quarterback hits, 12 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks, three passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
“The 26-year-old Okwara was originally selected by Detroit in the third round (67th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. He had his best season in 2021, setting career highs in games played (13), tackles (27), QB hits (9), tackles for loss (6), sacks (5.0), passes defensed (2), INTs (1), forced fumbles (1), and fumble recoveries (1). His brother, Romeo, is an eight-year NFL veteran.”
