GLENDALE – Every once in a while, an NFL team finds that one player who wasn’t hyped by national media but ends up turning heads around the league. For the Arizona Cardinals, wide receiver Xavier Weaver is looking more and more like that guy. Though how will Weaver truly make some noise in this Cardinals offense?
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Arizona Cardinals Weaver (89) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Jake Curhan (64) against the Kansas City Chiefs during their preseason game at State Farm Stadium on Aug. 9, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Jacoby Brissett with dart to Xavier Weaver for the @AZCardinals TD right before the half!
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This is a team searching for another reliable playmaker to pair with its young wide receiver core. Weaver recently, in the first NFL preseason game for the Cardinals against the Kansas City Chiefs, showed smooth route running, elite body control, and a knack for creating separation. Those traits can translate into any offensive system, especially Offensive Coordinator Drew Petzing’s. Weaver ended up with two receptions for 14 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals’ preseason matchup. Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort believes that Weaver has a chance to make a big jump this next season.
Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort mentions WR Xavier Weaver as a player to make a big jump this season🔥🙏 pic.twitter.com/NZqOb8u7tW
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Xavier Weaver’s path to the Arizona Cardinals:
Weaver’s journey here wasn’t the straight line of a first-round pick. He carved his name at the University of South Florida, then came his final college chapter at Colorado, where he became one of Quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ go-to target. In 2023, Weaver ended up with 68 catches for 908 yards and six total touchdowns, showing he could stretch the field and burn defenses for chunk plays.
Aug 2, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Cardinals wide receiver Xavier Weaver (89) during the Red and White practice in training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Right now, Cardinals fans are looking at an offense that needs new blood to keep defenses honest. Weaver fits that bill perfectly. If Arizona can develop him the right way, they could have a cost-controlled, homegrown wide receiver who can help take over games without the front office spending big free-agent money. If Xavier Weaver hits his stride in Arizona, he might just be one of the next big things to wear Cardinals red.
Jonathan Gannon on WR Xavier Weaver:
“I thought he played well.” #SkoBuffs
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Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Cardinals wide receiver Weaver (89) celebrates a touchdown catch with Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Josh Fryar (78) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
