The Arizona Cardinals report to training camp on July 22 and begin the process of preparing for the regular season, forming the roster and determining starting jobs and roles on the team.

Leading up to the start of camp, we will take a look at every player on the offseason roster, their background, their contract, their play in 2024, questions they face and their roster outlook.

Next up is cornerback Elijah Jones.

Elijah Jones background, 2024 season

There were high hopes for Jones after he was selected from Boston College in the third round of the 2024 draft. However, an ankle injury resulted in a season-long stay on injured reserve. There was some limited practice time when he was designated for return on Dec. 5, but the 21-day window expired on Dec. 26 and that kept him on IR for the final week of the season.

Elijah Jones 2025 contract details, cap hit

His four-year rookie contract included a base salary of $1.053 million for the second year. However, spending all year on injured reserve without being on the active roster for at least three games means it doesn’t count as a credited season. Thus, it is believed his salary reverts to the rookie minimum, which this year is $840,000. That would create a salary-cap charge of $1.078 million.

2025 questions, roster outlook

With the addition of 2025 draft picks Will Johnson and Denzel Burke, in addition to the returning talent at the position, Jones faces stiff competition for a roster spot. Special teams could be the deciding factor for whoever is the fifth or potentially sixth cornerback. The practice squad might beckon if he is waived and not picked up by another team.

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