Broncos and Cardinals Gear Up for August Showdown: What Surprises Await in Their Exclusive Joint Practice?

This summer, the Cardinals aren’t just rolling into Denver for a typical preseason showdown—they’re taking things up a notch. The organization and the Broncos have decided to mix it up with a joint practice session slated for August 14, right before their game on the 16th. That’s not just some random meet-up; this marks the third straight year under head coach Jonathan Gannon that Arizona’s squad is tapping into the benefits of sharing the field with another team during the preseason. Past collaborations with the Vikings and Colts set the stage. Meanwhile, the Cardinals will face off against the Chiefs and Raiders back home, and Denver will hit the road to challenge the Saints and 49ers in their other outings. There’s more brewing behind those helmets than just game-day plays—this preseason is shaping up to be a real strategic playground. LEARN MORE

The Cardinals will do more than play a preseason game in Denver this summer. It’s the third time in three years with head coach Jonathan Gannon that the Cardinals have held joint practices. They worked with the Vikings in 2023 and the Colts last year. The Cardinals will be home to face the Chiefs and Raiders in their other two preseason games. The Broncos will visit the Saints and 49ers. They and the Broncos announced that the two teams will hold a joint practice before they play on Saturday, August 16. The practice session will take place two days before the game.