Cardinals continuing to build depth at cornerback

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TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals’ second cornerback job might be Justin Bethel’s for now, but he has even more competition to fend off with training camp approaching.

Arizona signed veteran corner Mike Jenkins on Tuesday and is expected to host former Washington and San Francisco cornerback Chris Culliver on a visit next week, which was first reported by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter and confirmed by Cardinals general manager Steve Keim on Tuesday night after he threw out the first pitch at the Arizona Diamondbacks game.

Justin Bethel currently is the Cardinals’ second cornerback, but there will be plenty of competition during camp. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

“Obviously, Justin is the current starter, but it’s always going to be an open competition,” Keim said, according to arizonasports.com. “Knowing Bruce Arians and his staff, we’ll play the best 11 out there, so whoever gives us a chance to succeed. But we have expectations for Justin. He’s got great athleticism and movement skills.

“He’s got to continue to hone his skills, more so with the eyes, the vision, the …

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