Jimmy Garoppolo has spent the bulk of the past two-plus years learning in the classroom and on the practice field. And waiting for an opportunity like he has Sunday night.

His name was not mentioned anywhere in the trade information, but make no mistake about it.

It might not have been good enough to keep him on the Arizona Cardinals' roster, but quarterback Matt Barkley might have done enough to get a look elsewhere.

With only one preseason game left, The Sports Xchange tested the optimistic fortitude of each NFL team.

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Mike Jenkins tore his ACL in Sunday night's third preseason game against the Houston Texans and was placed on injured reserve.

TEMPE, Ariz -- What had become a three-man race for the starting cornerback job opposite Patrick Peterson is now down to two.

Training season turns into the dreaded cutting season this week.

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald has an annual problem.

The NFL's competition committee reportedly has added two new members, who are selected by commissioner Roger Goodell.

Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu, working his way back from a torn ACL in Week 15 last season, has returned to the practice field.

As NFL teams head into the third full week of preseason games, those who trained at some remote college or other special spot have broken camp. Players, coaches and those who watched carefully are buzzing about those special camp surprises.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Cardinals received some good news when they returned to practice Sunday following their preseason loss two days earlier.

SAN DIEGO -- Coach Mike McCoy of the San Diego Padres had a quick response when asked about the Chargers breaking camp.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is suffering from a slight MCL sprain and did not play against the San Diego Chargers on Friday night.

SAN DIEGO -- Head coach Bruce Arians is feeling better but he still might be a little under the weather for Friday's preseason game in San Diego (9 p.m.).