Arizona Cardinals Jersey Numbers 2026: Who Wears What

Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026

Arizona Cardinals · Numbers guide

Key facts

Retired: 8 (Larry Wilson), 11 (Larry Fitzgerald), 40 (Pat Tillman), 77 (Stan Mauldin), 88 (J.V. Cain) and 99 (Marshall Goldberg).
Fitzgerald’s No. 11 was retired at halftime against Denver on October 25, 2026, alongside his Ring of Honor induction.
Fitzgerald entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 8, 2026.
Trey McBride wears 85 and Budda Baker 3 on the October 2026 ESPN roster.

This guide covers the Cardinals' retired numbers and the numbers fans buy in 2026. It does not cover the NFL's position rules, which have their own guide.

Cardinals retired numbers

Arizona Cardinals retired jersey numbers
Number	Honoree	Position	Notes
8	Larry Wilson	Safety	Ring of Honor, 2006
11	Larry Fitzgerald	Wide receiver	Retired October 25, 2026 at halftime vs. Denver
40	Pat Tillman	Safety	Ring of Honor, 2006
77	Stan Mauldin	Offensive tackle
88	J.V. Cain	Tight end
99	Marshall Goldberg	Halfback and defensive back	J.J. Watt wore 99 in 2021 with the family's approval

The No. 11 ceremony has taken place: the Cardinals’ October 25 report confirms both the retirement and Ring of Honor induction. Those are separate honors. No. 99 also has an exception: J.J. Watt wore Marshall Goldberg’s number with the family’s approval.

Larry Fitzgerald and the No. 11

Fitzgerald was drafted third overall out of Pittsburgh in 2004 and played 17 years, leaving after the 2020 season. He holds Arizona's records for games (263), receptions (1,432), receiving yards (17,492) and touchdowns (121), and was picked for 11 Pro Bowls. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 8, 2026, in the same class as Drew Brees and Adam Vinatieri. He joined the Cardinals Ring of Honor on October 25, 2026.

Larry Fitzgerald in a white Cardinals number 11 uniform with red shoulders — Larry Fitzgerald in Arizona’s earlier white-and-red uniform, photographed September 3, 2015. Photo: Jeffrey Beall. Source · CC BY 3.0 · Resized and compressed

Who wears what in 2026

Arizona Cardinals players and jersey numbers, ESPN roster of October 25, 2026
Player	Number	Position
Budda Baker	3	Safety
Jeremiyah Love	4	Running back
Jacoby Brissett	7	Quarterback
Josh Sweat	10	Linebacker
Carson Beck	19	Quarterback
Trey McBride	85	Tight end
Zaven Collins	25	Linebacker
Paris Johnson Jr.	70	Offensive tackle

James Conner (6) is on the injured list on ESPN's page. Rosters change during the season, so confirm a player is still on the team before you order a name and number.

Famous numbers in Cardinals history

Number 8 is Larry Wilson's, 40 is Pat Tillman's and 99 is Marshall Goldberg's. Tillman played safety for Arizona and later left the NFL to serve in the Army. Browse the Pat Tillman jersey collection for listed tribute choices. Fans buy his jersey as a tribute: see the Pat Tillman Salute to Service jersey. A number tells you the era, not the player, so always match it to a name.

Black Pat Tillman number 40 Salute to Service retail jersey — A modern Tillman 40 tribute jersey in the Salute to Service colorway; this is not an original Cardinals game uniform. Image: JerseyZenith catalog. Source

Choosing a listed name and number

The Trey McBride jersey carries a current number. A retired number is a tribute, not a current-player jersey. The NFL assigns number ranges by position, which affects which numbers a player can get. Our NFL jersey number rules guide covers those ranges. For team-wide styles, start at the Arizona Cardinals jerseys page.

White Trey McBride Cardinals number 85 retail jersey — McBride 85 supplies a current-player product example beside the distinction between current and retired numbers. Image: JerseyZenith catalog. Source

Choosing a tribute or a current number

McBride’s No. 85 is a current-player choice; Tillman’s No. 40 represents a retired number. The Cardinals Rivalries jersey collection follows the design story Arizona introduced with Nike and the NFL in 2025. It includes Natural youth McBride and Tillman listings and a women’s McBride listing. Choose the player first, then the audience and design. A retired number remains a historical tribute even when the retail jersey uses a newer uniform design.

Jersey numbers FAQ

Which Arizona Cardinals jersey numbers are retired?

8, 11, 40, 77, 88 and 99. Fitzgerald’s 11 was retired October 25, 2026.

Has Larry Fitzgerald’s ceremony taken place?

Yes. The Cardinals confirmed his Ring of Honor induction and No. 11 retirement at halftime against Denver on October 25, 2026.

What number does Trey McBride wear?

No. 85; Pat Tillman’s retired Cardinals number is 40.

Did J.J. Watt wear Arizona’s retired No. 99?

Yes. Goldberg’s family approved his use of the number in 2021.