Cardinals Captain Picks & LaFleur Debut | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, alright, so the Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for their season opener, this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. New head coach, Michael Flore, who's 39, is stepping into the spotlight for his first game. He's already named the team's captains for 2026, and it's a pretty solid crew. You've got quarterback Jacobi Brasette leading the charge, which makes sense since he's the starter. Then their center, high-alté, froholt, safety, Buddha Baker, linebacker, Mac Wilson Sr., and long snapper, Casey Criter rounding out the group. These guys are clearly seen as the backbone of the team. Brasette, who's 31, is coming off a really strong statistical year, throwing for over 3,300 yards and 23 touchdowns. His experience and connection with some of the younger receivers like Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. probably played a big part in him. Getting that, Captain Nod. La Flore mentioned that while these five are the official captains, the roster is built to have plenty of other leaders stepping up.

1:03It sounds like they're fostering a culture where everyone is expected to contribute and take ownership. Not just the guys with the seas on there. Jerseys, so, all eyes are on this Sunday's match-up. It's a big test for La Flore and the Cardinals right out of the gate. And these captain selections are just one piece of the puzzle as they try to make a statement. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Cory with the story.