Two years after selecting a promising crop of rookies, the Arizona Cardinals’ 2024 draft class is drawing harsh criticism. Observers now question whether the team’s rebuild can gain the momentum desperately needed for future success.

Kris Jenkins Jr. is gearing up to make a major impact on the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense this season. The second-year defensive tackle credits an offseason boost from another notable member of his family for helping him prepare to play a bigger role.