Cardinals rookie Chase Edmonds makes solid but short debut

Aug 11, 2018, 8:42 PM | Updated: Aug 13, 2018, 3:15 pm

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds stretches the football across the goal line for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyzir White, left, defends during the first half of an preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

BY ADONIS DEES

Arizona Sports

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds impressed in his preseason debut Saturday at home against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Running back David Johnson started the drive with two runs for 14 yards, giving fans a preview of what’s to come this season.

Edmonds came in and topped off the drive with five carries for 11 yards. At the goal line on fourth down of this possession, Edmonds scored on a third effort, climbing over teammates for a touchdown.

Second effort.
Third effort.
Fourth effort.
Touchdown.

A+++ for effort, @ChaseEdmonds22. #LACvsAZ pic.twitter.com/hVrcpNY4EI

— NFL (@NFL) August 12, 2018

That was enough for Wilks, as Edmonds was pulled in the next possession. Former ASU running back D.J. Foster replaced Edmonds.

“Nothing was really glaring, good or bad,” Wilks said. “We’ll have to really go back and watch the tape and see some of the details.”

Foster and T.J. Logan combined for two yards on four carries at the half. Edmonds scored the only Cardinals touchdown in the first two quarters.

The 22-year-old ran for 5,862 career yards and 67 touchdowns in his four years at Fordham before the Cardinals drafted him in the fourth round in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Edmonds impressed the coaching staff prior to the preseason game.

Wilks has complimented him on his ability to both run and block effectively, and it seems that Edmonds will be the backup behind Johnson in the backfield.

After Edmonds’ first appearance against an opposing team, Wilks is just as high on him.

“He’s still a guy that I’m very excited about looking forward to doing some good things,” the coach said.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) hugs quarterback Chad Kanoff (6) after a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Brandon Mebane (92) loses his helmet as he tackles Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Jatavis Brown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford (9) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Cardale Jones (7) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones (55) celebrates a defensive stop as Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey (53) looks on during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis (6) watches his field goal split the uprights against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds stretches the football across the goal line for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyzir White, left, defends during the first half of an preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) gets the pass off as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (58) pursues during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford (9) watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis (6) unsuccessfully attempts a field goal as punter Drew Kaser (8) holds during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) can't make the catch as Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jeff Richards (23) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jeremy Cash (52) celebrates his fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers with defensive back Chris Campbell (33) and defensive back Ezekiel Turner (47) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Arizona Cardinals tight end Bryce Williams (80) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker D'Juan Hines (59) pursues during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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