Clark Judge of CBS Sports is reporting that Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart is in danger of being cut. "People in and around the Cardinals' ballclub tell me that the former No. 1 pick might be cut, not because he hasn't completed a high percentage of passes -- because he has -- but because the players there have no faith in the guy and don't believe they can win with him," Judge writes. Leinart has said publicly that he's outplayed Derek Anderson this preseason in the race to become Arizona's starting quarterback.

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt probably has an idea of who will be the team's starting quarterback entering the season. However, he won't reveal who that might be. Matt Leinart was benched in favor of Derek Anderson for Arizona's third preseason game this weekend. "Whiz says he saw good things from both QBs. Won't hint at a starter or provide a timeline for naming one," Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic wrote on his Twitter page.

Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart is not taking his recent demotion well. Arizona is benching Leinart in favor of Derek Anderson for their preseason game against the Bears. "I'm disappointed," Leinart told Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic. "I've done everything to this point that they've asked me to and more. I've worked hard and been a leader. I'm trying to be that guy in this new role. I have high expectations for myself." Leinart was expected to be Arizona's starting quarterback after Kurt Warner retired.

Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said he will start Derek Anderson on Saturday night when the team visits the Chicago Bears for its third preseason game. Anderson was told Thursday morning that he would work with the first-team offense. Whisenhunt said Anderson will play in the first quarter and that Matt Leinart will enter the game. The coach says it's a flip of how they played the quarterbacks in Monday night's 24-10 loss at Tennessee.

Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald could miss the remainder of the preseason after spraining his right knee. Fitzgerald watched practice on Monday in a leg brace. He called the injury "a minor setback" but wouldn't set any time for his return. "I don't set timetables," he said. "I'm just going to do everything they ask me to do, plus some, and hopefully that's going to get me back as fast as possible." Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt fully expects Fitzgerald to be back for the season opener at St. Louis on Sept. 12.

Recently retired quarterback Kurt Warner will call some games for FOX this season. Warner's first game will involve his former team, the Cardinals. He will serve as an analyst when Arizona hosts New Orleans on Oct. 10. Former Seahawks and Falcons coach Jim Mora is also joining Fox as an analyst this season.

Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald sprained the MCL in his right knee in Arizona's 19-16 loss to Houston on Saturday night, according to multiple reports. Fitzgerald was hurt when he took a nasty hit from Texans safety Eugene Wilson on a 16-yard reception. He remained in the game. Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt told The Arizona Republic that he planned to be careful with Fitzgerald over the next few weeks.

Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart definitely isn't taking the preseason lightly. With Kurt Warner retired, the former USC star is getting a second chance as Arizona's starter. "It's huge. I'm definitely not taking this preseason lightly," he said. "I don't think you ever do, but there's always that mindset that 'I'm only going to play a series.' I'm going in knowing I'm not going to play a whole lot, but I want to take advantage of those opportunities."

Cardinals running back Beanie Wells was carted off the field on Monday with a rib injury. Wells was injured with about 45 minutes remaining in the second of two practices on a hit from safety Hamza Abdullah. "Right now, I am just focused on Beanie and praying he is OK because that is not what I am out here to do, hurt anyone, especially one of my teammates," Abdullah told the team's official site. "I want to practice the right way. Coach Whiz does a great job taking care of us."

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick displaced his left kneecap during a Wednesday night practice, but coaches initially believed the injury would be much worse. Ken Whisenhunt said the kneecap is back in place, but Patrick will be sidelined for "a few weeks." The coach said he expects Patrick to be ready to play when the regular season begins Sept. 12.