The Arizona Cardinals have a number of notable position battles as they have begun training camp. Some battles are for starting jobs, while others are for key reserve spots. A pair of positions believed to have key battles — right guard and “Mike” linebacker — seem to be set with new starters.

Others, though, have intrigue.

Cardinals training camp position battle: Cornerback

Even with the season-ending offseason knee injury to Sean Murphy-Bunting, the Cardinals have plenty of competition for the starting jobs. For three jobs (two boundary corners and one in the slot), they have four contenders.

Last year, they used four players. Murphy-Bunting, Star Thomas and 2024 second-round pick Max Melton split time as the two boundary corners while Garrett Williams played in the slot.

They drafted Will Johnson in the second round this year, so once again they have three boundary guys for two spots, while Williams will continue to play in the slot.

Will they rotate the three guys? Last year, the rookie (Melton) played the least but still logged 565 snaps. Johnson was considered a first-round talent. Can he and Melton play will enough to push Thomas into a lesser role?

It will be a competition to watch for sure.

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