The Arizona Cardinals opened the preseason with a 20-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday night at State Farm Stadium. They fell behind 14-3, but backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter,

Conner - a Day 3 rookie draft pick - was coveted by the Cardinals in the pre-draft process thanks to his versatility playing center and guard for the Texas Longhorns. However, training camp hasn't been kind to him.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said his starters would play in the preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, including quarterback Kyler Murray. However, two healthy defensive starters were held out of the game — two of the team's biggest offseason additions in free agency.