Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald, David Johnson sit out of Sunday’s game

Aug 26, 2018, 5:26 PM | Updated: 8:52 pm

Larry Fitzgerald on Saturday, July 28, 2018, the first full day of Arizona's training camp. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports)

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BY LOGAN NEWMAN

Arizona Sports

Arizona Cardinals stars Larry Fitzgerald and David Johnson both sat during the first drive of the preseason game against the Cowboys.

It appears they won’t play in the game.

They have both played very limited time in the first two preseason games. Running back David Johnson had two consecutive carries of 14 yards in the preseason opener before being benched, and then rushed the ball six times last week against the Saints.

Rookie Chase Edmonds got the start at running back in his place.

Fitzgerald has one catch for six yards this preseason.

With Fitzgerald riding the bench, the other receivers will have an opportunity to establish themselves as targets for quarterback Sam Bradford.

While wide receivers Chad Williams and Christian Kirk played well against the Saints, there has yet to be a clear No. 2 receiver on the team.

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Arizona Cardinals defensive back Travell Dixon (27) celebrates an interception against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson (21) runs into the end zone with a touchdown followed by teammate Benson Mayowa (91) after an interception during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson (21) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on an interception during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (89) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Antoine Bethea (41) and linebacker Deone Bucannon (20) after catching a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett walks on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon (7) throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds, left, is wrapped up by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (27) after a long run during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys running back Rod Smith (45) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Antoine Bethea, rear, as defensive back Patrick Peterson (21) moves in during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Arizona Cardinals' Phil Dawson, right, kicks a field goal as punter Andy Lee (2) holds and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) carries as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (27) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) is chased by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Joe Thomas (48) and running back Jamize Olawale (49) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Damien Wilson (57) tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Little (18) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) can't get to the ball as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson (21) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Arizona Cardinals running back T.J. Logan (22) looks over his shoulder on a 59-yard touchdown run against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals running back T.J. Logan (22) runs past Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin March-Lillard (53) for a 59-yard touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Mike White (3) throws during the second half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals' Gerald Hodges (51) forces a fumble from Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (89) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. Arizona recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys running back Darius Jackson (44) takes a handoff from quarterback Mike White (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (27) tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Brice Butler (12) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers (80) goes head-first over Arizona Cardinals cornerback Deatrick Nichols, rear, as defensive back A.J. Howard (42) moves in during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) reaches for a pass in front of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Deatrick Nichols (39) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Vontarrius Dora, left, tackles Dallas Cowboys quarterback Mike White (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Mike White (3) scrambles near Arizona Cardinals defensive end Vontarrius Dora (59) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Dustin Stanton is helped off the field during the second half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) walks off the field following the team's preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. Prescott did not play in the game. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett following a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. The Cardinals won 27-3. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks speaks during a news conference following the team's preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

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