This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cardinals as Insider: Arizona Cardinals Rookie Was Bright Spot in Dark Loss. There may not have been much to glean from an ugly 27-7 loss to the Denver Broncos this past weekend, but one Arizona Cardinals rookie showcased some serious potential.

They waived receiver Kelly Akharaiyi, whom they signed just last week. He did not get into the Cardinals' 27-7 preseason loss to the Denver Broncos on Wednesday. The Cardinals brought in a pair of interior offensive linemen for tryouts, which is probably related to the knee injury to rookie guard Hayden Conner.

Cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith and passing game coordinator Drew Terrell called plays against the Broncos on Saturday.

Troy Franklin caught two touchdown passes from Jarrett Stidham and the Denver Broncos rolled over the Arizona Cardinals 27-7 on Saturday night in a matchup of mostly backups. With both

Pat Bryant had a productive day vs. the Arizona Cardinals as the Denver Broncos prioritized him in the game-plan.

After an ugly loss to the Denver Broncos this weekend, the Arizona Cardinals have just one week until cut day. This is our latest roster projection.