The Arizona Cardinals have added linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. to their roster, a move confirmed on Thursday. Dix Jr. arrives as an undrafted free agent, making him the eighth such player the team has signed in the wake of the 2026 NFL Draft. This signing follows a period of team activity as rosters are shaped following the draft and subsequent player assessments.
Dix Jr., a 6-foot-2, 231-pound player, spent his most recent two seasons with the Arkansas Razorbacks. During his tenure there, he accumulated a significant number of tackles, recording 79 tackles, including four for loss, and a single sack in 12 games last season. His collegiate career also included stints at Florida State and Marshall. Over a five-year college span, Dix Jr.'s statistics include 277 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, five sacks, two fumble recoveries, and three pass deflections across 59 games.
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This addition places Dix Jr. within the competitive landscape of the Cardinals' offseason roster. It is worth noting that roster decisions, such as those involving players like Jammie Robinson, Andre Baccellia, and Tejhaun Palmer potentially heading to the practice squad, and the performance of players like Crawford and Blount on special teams, represent the broader context of team formation and the intense competition for spots on the 53-man roster. These earlier roster considerations, documented around August 2025, highlight the ongoing effort by teams to solidify their playing units.
