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WRARI28 insightsLatest Sep 9, 2026
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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Duvernay signed a one-year, $1.85 million deal (up to $2.5 million with incentives) primarily to be the Cardinals' return man, with limited offensive snaps expected this season. He has a strong history as a return specialist with excellent athleticism: 4.39 40-time, 35.5" vertical, 10'-3" broad jump, 6'-3¼" wingspan, and was a high school track star (2015 100-meter 6A State Championship winner with 34 college offers). However, he hasn't proven in training camp that he is the right guy for either kickoff or punt returns. To make the roster, he will need to show he can handle both return aspects; otherwise, other receivers will outplay him for the spot.
NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Revenge of the Birds
Signed to a one-year, $1.85 million contract to be the Cardinals' return man; will not receive many offensive snaps this season. Has not proven in training camp he is the right guy for kickoff or punt return, but has a strong history at both positions. Ran a 4.39 40-time with a 35.5" vertical leap, 10'-3" broad jump, and 6'-3 ¼" wingspan; was a track star who won the 2015 100-meter 6A State Championship in high school. Must prove he can handle both kickoff and punt return aspects of special teams to make the roster; otherwise, other receivers will outplay him for the spot.
PositiveNewsAug 14, 2026SleeperNFL
PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026Revenge of the Birds
Cardinals' primary return man for both kickoffs and punts in 2026, replacing a committee approach from 2025. Former track star with strong return metrics: 13.8 punt return average and 27.5 kickoff return average. Made Pro Bowl in 2021 and 2022 as AFC specialist while with Chicago Bears. Source states 'by bringing in Duvernay, this is one less problem box that doesn't need to be checked. He will handle it,' indicating confidence in his ability to stabilize and improve the return game.
PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026Jacob Gibbs
PositiveValueJul 29, 2026Matt Harmon
NegativeRoleJun 1, 2026Matt Waldman
Bob Harris believes Devin Duvernay could have been a more dynamic Danny Woodhead-type weapon if given the opportunity to line up out of the backfield as both a runner and receiver, as he did at Texas. However, Harris does not expect Arizona to deploy him this way unless multiple Cardinals backs (Jeremiah Love, Trey Benson, James Conner, Tyler Algier) are injured. At 28 years old, Duvernay's fantasy relevance in Arizona is limited by the team's depth chart and offensive scheme constraints.