The Arizona Cardinals are facing an abrupt backfield shakeup just four weeks into the 2025 NFL season, with Michael Carter stepping into the spotlight. Just two weeks ago, Carter earned recognition as the Pat Tillman Scout Player of the Week for his work on the practice squad. … You go from Pat Tillman (Scout Player of the Week) one week to starting the next.”“It’s been a lot. Reports indicate the Cardinals will rotate backs based on game flow, giving Carter a chance to prove he can handle early-down duties. The Cardinals sit at 2-2 in the NFC West with a Week 5 matchup against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.