Cardinals make practice‑squad and active‑roster moves after Crawford injury

Following Crawford’s placement on IR, the Cardinals adjusted the roster and practice squad to add defensive backs and replace a practice‑squad wide receiver spot.

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- Promoted CB Kalen King from the practice squad to the active roster
- Signed S Jerrick Reed II and CB Art Green to the practice squad
- Released WR Ihmir Smith‑Marsette from the practice squad to create a spot
- Reed is a known special‑teams contributor with experience in the NFC West
- King’s promotion fills the 53‑man roster spot vacated by Crawford’s IR move
- Moves aim to mitigate the immediate depth shortage in the secondary and on third phase
- Heavy’s article cites reporting from NFL insiders including Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport
- These roster moves were reported contemporaneously with Crawford’s placement on IR

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