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Revenge of the Birds fantasy football takes on Ihmir Smith-Marsette
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Revenge of the Birds about Ihmir Smith-Marsette.
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All Revenge of the Birds insights about Ihmir Smith-Marsette
NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Signed to a one-year, $1.22 million contract with $0 guaranteed. The Cardinals love his 4.42 speed and shiftiness; he is also a kick returner, which is a huge plus. Arizona is his sixth NFL club, so he hasn't been able to settle down and just play football. No catches or returns in the Hall of Fame Game; 1 reception for 7 yards in the Raiders game, with 1 punt return (4 yards) and 1 kickoff return (24 yards). Has open-field speed and is a valuable guy for the return game, but as a receiver has some limitations with his lean frame, which limits his physicality against larger safeties.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Smith-Marsette was used as a kickoff returner with a 24-yard return and as a punt returner with a 4-yard return, but it is assumed that Devin Duvernay's job on the roster is to return both types of kicks.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Smith-Marsette faces a roster battle in a 'thick receiving room full of talented young guys' and needs to show out in live action to make the final roster. Despite looking good in practice against teammates, he managed only one reception for seven yards and one kickoff return for 24 yards, which the source dismisses as insufficient ('Yawn').NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Ihmir Smith-Marsette is one of 3-4 receivers competing for a roster spot on the Cardinals; the coaching staff needs to see more of this receiver group in live game situations during preseason to evaluate who can make the final roster.PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026
Smith-Marsette has shown quite a bit of talent with flashes of excellence, including two nice plays during the Red/White practice. He continues to impress but needs to find a way to stay on the field given the receiver room is chock-full of talent this year.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Smith-Marsette is competing for a sixth wide receiver spot with Simi Fehoko and Jalen Brooks; Brooks has looked really good in camp but lacks the experience of Smith-Marsette and Fehoko. Smith-Marsette missed Thursday with an injury, which could open the door for Brooks to take the spot.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Smith-Marsette has an extremely good chance to make the Cardinals roster and is in top-5 receiver consideration for the team. Current projected top-five receivers are Harrison, Wilson, Bourne, Duvernay, and ISM.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Wide receiver has an extremely good chance to make the Arizona Cardinals roster based on day 4 camp observations. In a five-receiver roster scenario, Smith-Marsette ranks fifth behind Harrison, Wilson, Bourne, and Duvernay, indicating he has secured a roster spot in the team's depth chart hierarchy.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Smith-Marsette has an extremely good chance to make the roster and is currently projected as the fifth receiver in the Cardinals' five-receiver set. The source's depth chart projection is: Harrison, Wilson, Bourne, Duvernay, and ISM. This indicates he has secured a roster spot and will have access to offensive snaps in the regular season.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Smith-Marsette has an extremely good chance to make the Cardinals roster. In a five-receiver keeper scenario, the current projected depth chart is Harrison, Wilson, Bourne, Duvernay, and ISM, placing him as the fifth option and securing his roster spot.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Ihmir Smith-Marsette is listed as the fourth option on the slot receiver depth chart behind Kendrick Bourne, Devin Duvernay, and Tejhaun Palmer. He is competing for a roster spot in the new Cardinals offense.