​The Arizona Cardinals open training camp on July 22, embarking on the rigorous task of shaping the roster and sorting out starting roles as they prepare for the regular season. In the weeks leading up to camp, our focus shifts to every player currently on the offseason roster. We will examine each player’s background, contract status, performance in 2025, the questions they face, and their projected role and roster outlook for the coming year.
Here is a closer look at wide receiver Xavier Weaver. Weaver is entering his third NFL season and his third with the Cardinals. He joined the league as an undrafted rookie from Colorado in 2024. He earned a spot on the active roster out of training camp and appeared in two games as a rookie, accounting for 57 offensive snaps.
In 2025, Weaver played in 10 games, recording seven receptions for 67 yards. He also contributed on special teams, returning two kicks for an average of 25.5 yards. Across the season, he logged 272 offensive snaps and 23 on special teams. Weaver is entering the final year of his three-year rookie deal and is scheduled to earn $1.08 million if he makes the roster this season. Looking ahead, he is projected to become a restricted free agent in 2027, with a cap hit of $1.09 million for this year.
Weaver remains on the roster bubble, a status he has occupied in each season of his NFL tenure. The Cardinals’ receiver room is currently thought to have three or four spots likely secured, which means Weaver will need to compete to earn a place on the final 53-man roster. After two seasons with limited production and with a new coaching staff in place, he faces a challenging path to make the team this year.
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This overview is based on the roster preview originally published by Cards Wire, focusing on Xavier Weaver and the broader context of the Cardinals’ training camp preparations.