The Cardinals have four outside linebackers that are locks — Josh Sweat, Zaven Collins, Baron Browning and rookie Jordan Burch, selected in the third round. Keeping five outside backers is normal, so that leaves room for Thomas, or does it?

The roster will be cut to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET Tuesday. Here is a projection for the Cardinals:

"The Cardinals have to sort out the pecking order among their edge-rushers behind big-time free-agent acquisition Josh Sweat. Burch should be in the rotation, though the coaching staff may increase his workload after a strong showing against the Raiders," wrote Kristopher Knox.

The Arizona Cardinals finished their preseason in encouraging fashion, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders, 20-10. Here are some winners and losers.

Ashton Jeanty made a splash in his NFL preseason with the Las Vegas Raiders but had a short finale in the team's final game Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals, finishing with just five yards on two carries.