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Cardinals | Marvin Harrison Jr. finding comfort zone Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is 'definitely more comfortable' this season, according to QB Kyler Murray. 'I can see it out there on the field, and I think that'll only allow him to play faster, be the guy that we all know he can be,' Murray said.
| Footballguys view: That's great news for Harrison, Cardinals fans, Murray himself, and - oh yeah - Fantasy GMs out there. Harrison has dynamic talent, and he could end up becoming one of the best wide receivers in the entire league. Currently, Harrison's ADP is WR18 (consensus) but he ability and opportunity will be there for him to outperform that position. If/when he hits, Harrison has WR1 set-it-and-forget-it potential every week....it's just a matter of when it all clicks for him. |
Cardinals | Marvin Harrison productive on first down Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. caught six of his eight touchdown on first down plays last season.
| Footballguys view: Harrison should be a force on first downs - and every down - once again this year. He's put on muscle this offseason to help at the catch point and with his run-after-the-catch ability. Harrison is getting praise from Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon for his offseason dedication, and that would should pay dividends in 2025. |
Cardinals | Kyler Murray eyeing more running opportunities in 2025 Fri Jun 27, 02:50 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray anticipates running more often than he has in recent seasons in 2025, according to Johnny Venerable of the PHNX Cardinals podcast.'(Kyler Murray) told us on our show a month ago ... He wants to run more, will run more this year. Take that for what it's worth. ... I think his numbers will be closer to that 2020 season - both passing and rushing. I don't know if he'll ever get back to those rushing yards (819), but a good year for Kyler on the ground (in 2025) would 500-plus yards and five-plus touchdowns,' Venerable said.
| Footballguys view: Murray has said that his knee was bothering him at times last year even though it was almost two years removed from a 2022 ACL tear. He has been disappointing in fantasy leagues, but his ADP still reflects his previous demonstrated upside. A return to form as a runner would raise Murray's weekly ceiling and make his floor games and inconsistencies as a passer more tolerable. |
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Cardinals | Zay Jones on track to be No. 3 WR Wed Jun 25, 03:45 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Zay Jones likely will serve as the No. 3 receiver for the Cardinals this upcoming season, in the opinion of CardsWire's Jess Root.
| Footballguys view: With Trey McBride also being a top-two passing option, that means Jones will likely be, at best, fourth on the team in targets. Jones has gotten his career back on track after a bumpy start. But barring a huge breakout from Kyler Murray, it's tough to envision the veteran finding himself in a fantasy-relevant role. |
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Cardinals | Heightened expectations for Marvin Harrison Jr. Tue Jun 24, 12:55 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is expected to 'make a jump' in his second season, according to The Athletic's Doug Haller, who notes that Harrison has bulked up and that QB Kyler Murray says that Harrison has a 'different confidence.'
| Footballguys view: Despite a common notion that Harrison struggled in Year 1, 885 yards and eight touchdowns are nothing to scoff at. Harrison wasn't afforded the quick, easy routes many young receivers see. He was immediately asked to run every route in the book and often struggled to get on the same page with Kyler Murray. But the talent flashed, and a jump to superstardom in Year 2 wouldn't surprise many people. |
Cardinals | Offense to take advantage of Kyler Murray Sun Jun 22, 02:48 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray's scrambling ability and ability to create off-scheduled plays need to be utilized more, according to offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. 'I think those are game-changing plays,' Petzing said. 'He's one of the few people in this league that can do it physically at a high level and create some of those. So, we want to make sure we're taking advantage of that.'
| Footballguys view: After a staggering 51.2 rushing yards per game in his 2020 sophomore campaign, Murray hasn't eclipsed 38 yards per game in a season since. Before his 2022 season-ending knee injury, he was pacing for the second-most rushing yards of his career. But since the injury, the rushing volume has dipped. The difference between a fringe QB1 season and an elite finish likely hinges on Murray's willingness to run more. But the ceiling makes him an alluring player who can easily outperform his QB9 APD. |
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Cardinals | Michael Wilson looking to improve stat Sat Jun 21, 05:10 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson said he hopes to average 13 to 15 yards per catch this upcoming season. He averaged 11.7 yards per catch in 2024.
| Footballguys view: The per-game usage for Wilson remained almost identical from Year 1 to Year 2. But dips in target depth, yards after the catch, and missed tackles caused a drop in his overall production. While it's hopeful that Wilson can improve his efficiency going into Year 3, being third in the pecking order behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride will likely keep him a touchdown-dependent fantasy option for desperate managers. |
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Cardinals | Michael Wilson in line to start? Fri Jun 20, 02:03 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson appears likely to be one of the starting wide receivers this upcoming season, in the opinion of AZCardinals.com's Darren Urban.
| Footballguys view: Behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride, the corps of pass-catchers in Arizona leaves a lot to be desired. But Wilson, a former third-round pick, has had a pretty quiet start to his career despite being a full-time player. He's got the size and physicality to be a threat in the red zone. But in fantasy, he's little more than a touchdown-depedant WR5 unless Kyler Murray take a huge step forward. |
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Cardinals | Trey Benson Hoping For An Expanded Role This Season Mon Jun 16, 04:05 PM
Trey Benson is seeking a bigger role in Year 2. The 2024 third-round running back didn't make a huge splash as a rookie, logging just 63 rushing attempts for 291 yards and a touchdown behind workhorse James Conner, but he believes a higher share of carries could be in order moving forward. "I feel like I'll get more opportunities and help James out more," Benson said during mandatory minicamp. "I feel like we can have two RB1s on this team, and that's my mindset this year is two RB1s."
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com noted, it remains to be seen how many carries the 30-year-old Conner would actually end up losing. The veteran averaged a career-high 5.0 yards per carry in 2023 with a career-high 1,040 rushing yards to match. He then bested that mark with 1,094 yards on 236 carries in 2024. His 47 catches and 414 receiving yards were his most since 2018, his second season in the league. It seems unlikely a healthy Conner will be coming off the field much, but we'll watch for more on Benson's chances of earning more work during camp. |
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Cardinals | Will Johnson sitting out minicamp Thu Jun 12, 04:14 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Will Johnson (hamstring) is not participating in the mandatory minicamp this week because of a tight hamstring. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Johnson will be ready for training camp.
Link to story Cardinals | Trey Benson prepping for big Year 2 Thu Jun 12, 02:22 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson told the team's website that he added seven pounds of muscle since last season. He also noted that he explosiveness metrics have improved noticeably.
| Footballguys view: Benson is a powerful player who wins at the point of contact and keeps his feet moving to pick up more yards. The Cardinals have James Conner as their lead back, but HC Jonathan Gannon said if Benson takes the jump from year 1 to year 2 "I think we have two starting backs." |
Cardinals | Walter Nolen inks rookie deal Tue Jun 10, 12:45 PM
Arizona Cardinals DT Walter Nolen signed a four-year contract Tuesday, June 10. Per NFL rules, the team has a fifth-year option as Nolen was a first-round selection. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Jonah Williams works on side Thu May 29, 04:28 PM
Arizona Cardinals OT Jonah Williams (knee) worked on a side field during practice Wednesday, May 28.
Link to story Cardinals | James Conner takes part in practice Thu May 29, 04:22 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) participated in practice Thursday, May 29.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the veteran back here. He missed the final game of the 2024 season because of a knee injury. Earlier this offseason, Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon said "If [Trey Benson] takes the necessary jump from Year 1 to Year 2, I think we have two starting backs." Conner is the lead back for the Cardinals, but Benson may force more of an RBBC approach in 2025. |
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Cardinals | Sean Murphy-Bunting injury update Wed May 28, 01:18 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list because he underwent knee surgery this offseason, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
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Cardinals | Patrick Jenkins lands in Arizona Tue May 27, 04:54 PM
Undrafted free-agent DL Patrick Jenkins (Tulane) signed an undisclosed contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, May 27. DT Ben Stille was released to make room for him on the roster.
Link to story Cardinals | ARI has known about Sean Murphy-Bunting's injury Fri May 23, 04:31 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (undisclosed) was recently placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury, but the team has known about his injury since before the 2025 NFL Draft, a source told ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss.
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Cardinals | Ben Stille let go Thu May 22, 04:53 PM
Arizona Cardinals DT Ben Stille was waived Thursday, May 22.
Link to story Cardinals | Sean Murphy-Bunting placed on NFI list Thu May 22, 04:42 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list Thursday, May 22.
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Cardinals | Arizona signs J.J. Russell Thu May 22, 12:22 AM
The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent LB J.J. Russell (Buccaneers) on Wednesday, May 21. In a corresponding move, LB Milo Eifler was released.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona signs JJ Russell Wed May 21, 04:22 PM
Free-agent LB JJ Russell (Buccaneers) signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, May 21. Financial terms were not disclosed. The team also released LB Milo Eifler.
Link to story Cardinals | Cody Simon under contract Mon May 12, 07:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals fourth-round draft choice LB Cody Simon signed a four-year contract with the Cardinals Monday, May 12. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Jordan Burch signed Sun May 11, 11:32 AM
Arizona Cardinals seventh-round pick LB Jordan Burch signed a four-year, $4,337,892 contract prior to the start of rookie minicamp. The deal includes a signing bonus of $137,892 and his salary cap charge is $874,473. His base salaries are $840,000 for 2025, $1.005 million for 2026, $1.12 million for 2027 and $1.235 million for 2028. Crawford has a full split for the first two seasons of his deal, meaning his salary would decrease to $490,000 in 2025 and $540,000 in 2026 if he is placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Cardinals | Denzel Burke signed Sun May 11, 11:21 AM
Arizona Cardinals fifth-round pick CB Denzel Burke signed a four-year, $4,520,216 contract prior to the start of rookie minicamp. The deal includes a signing bonus of $320,216 and his salary cap charge is $920,024. His base salaries are $840,000 for 2025, $1.005 million for 2026, $1.12 million for 2027 and $1.235 million for 2028. Crawford has a full split for the first two seasons of his deal, meaning his salary would decrease to $490,000 in 2025 and $540,000 in 2026 if he is placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Cardinals | Hayden Conner signed Sun May 11, 11:03 AM
Arizona Cardinals sixth-round pick OL Hayden Conner signed a four-year, $4,374,280 contract prior to the start of rookie minicamp. The deal includes a signing bonus of $174,280 and his salary cap charge is $883,570. His base salaries are $840,000 for 2025, $1.005 million for 2026, $1.12 million for 2027 and $1.235 million for 2028. Conner has a full split for the first two seasons of his deal, meaning his salary would decrease to $490,000 in 2025 and $540,000 in 2026 if he is placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Cardinals | Kitan Crawford signed Sun May 11, 10:51 AM
Arizona Cardinals seventh-round pick S Kitan Crawford signed a four-year, $4,337,892 contract prior to the start of rookie minicamp. The deal includes a signing bonus of $137,892 and his salary cap charge is $874,473. His base salaries are $840,000 for 2025, $1.005 million for 2026, $1.12 million for 2027 and $1.235 million for 2028. Crawford has a full split for the first two seasons of his deal, meaning his salary would decrease to $490,000 in 2025 and $540,000 in 2026 if he is placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Cardinals | Three LBs not expected back Wed May 7, 06:24 PM
Free-agent LB Kyzir White (Cardinals), LB Jesse Luketa (Cardinals) and LB Dennis Gardeck (Cardinals) are not expected to re-sign with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason.
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Cardinals | Josiah Deguara joins Arizona Mon May 5, 05:04 PM
Free-agent TE Josiah Deguara (Jaguars) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, May 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Cardinals | Will Hernandez could return Fri May 2, 06:34 PM
Free-agent OG Will Hernandez (Cardinals) could be an option to re-sign with the Arizona Cardinals since the team did not sign a starting-caliber guard in free agency and did not draft a guard that is believed to be an immediate starter, in the opinion of CardsWire's Jess Root.
Link to story Cardinals | Head coach excited for Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2025 Thu May 1, 01:28 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. added a 'little bit of muscle mass' and has 'really (gone) to work' on some of the areas of his game he wanted to improve this offseason, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.'I'm not going to speak truth into the universe, but just wait until this guy plays this year,' Gannon told Mad Dog Sports Radio.
| Footballguys view: Harrison could take a big leap in production this year. The 2024 no.4 overall pick had a solid rookie season with 885 yards and eight touchdowns. Harrison has the skill set to be utilized in all sorts of different ways. As a rookie, Harrison ran plenty of vertical routes. This year, we should see more of a variety to get him involved early and often. We like him as a WR2 with upside in 2025. |
Cardinals | Arizona parts with two Tue Apr 29, 04:12 PM
Arizona Cardinals OL Matthew Jones and TE Bernhard Seikovits were released on Tuesday, April 29.
Link to story Cardinals | Cards signing Oscar Cardenas Sat Apr 26, 10:53 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Oscar Cardenas (UTSA) agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, April 26, according to a league source.
Link to story Cardinals | Bryson Green headed to the desert Sat Apr 26, 10:15 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Bryson Green (Wisconsin) agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, April 26, according to sources. The deal includes $264,000 in guarantees.
Link to story Cardinals | Will Johnson drafted by Cardinals Fri Apr 25, 08:17 PM
Michigan CB Will Johnson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 47th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Cardinals | Walten Nolen joins Arizona Thu Apr 24, 09:48 PM
Mississippi DT Walter Nolen was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Cardinals | Paris Johnson healthy Wed Apr 23, 03:21 PM
Arizona Cardinals OT Paris Johnson Jr. said he has recovered from the knee injury he suffered during the season and will be fine moving forward.
Link to story Cardinals | Greg Dortch inks tender offer Fri Apr 18, 01:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals restricted free-agent WR Greg Dortch signed his one-year tender offer worth $3.3 million on Friday, April 18.
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Cardinals | Arizona meeting with Kelvin Banks Wed Apr 16, 01:25 PM
Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. is having an official visit with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, April 16.
Link to story Cardinals | Cam Skattebo recently visited Mon Apr 14, 05:13 PM
Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo recently had an official visit with the Arizona Cardinals.
Link to story Cardinals | Patrick Peterson to retire as part of team Fri Apr 11, 06:16 PM
Free-agent CB Patrick Peterson (Steelers) plans to announce his retirement Monday, April 14, as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, according to a source.
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Cardinals | Tyler Huntley works out Fri Apr 11, 05:22 PM
Free-agent QB Tyler Huntley (Dolphins) recently worked out for the Arizona Cardinals.
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Cardinals | Kenneth Grant to meet with Arizona soon Fri Apr 11, 03:19 PM
University of Michigan DT Kenneth Grant is scheduled to participate in a '30' visit with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, April 11.
Link to story Cardinals | Jihaad Campbell meets with Cards Thu Apr 10, 05:05 PM
Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell recently had an official visit with the Arizona Cardinals, according to PHNX's Bo Brack.
Link to story Cardinals | Kyler Murray may run more in 2025 Wed Apr 9, 02:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray said he expects to run more next season in order to help the offense be more effective.
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Cardinals | Mykel Williams to visit Arizona Sat Apr 5, 10:52 AM
The Arizona Cardinals are scheduled to meet with Georgia DE Mykel Williams on a pre-draft visit.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona meets with Jalon Walker Sat Apr 5, 10:40 AM
The Arizona Cardinals recently met with Georgia LB Jalon Walker for a pre-draft visit, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Link to story Cardinals | Tackles on track for season Fri Apr 4, 05:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals OT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) and OT Jonah Williams (knee) may be limited during offseason workouts but should be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season, according to general manager Monte Ossenfort.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona set to meet with James Pearce Fri Apr 4, 03:48 PM
University of Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. is expected to participate in a '30' visit with the Arizona Cardinals soon, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Link to story Cardinals | Kelvin Beachum back with Arizona Fri Apr 4, 01:37 PM
Free-agent OT Kelvin Beachum (Cardinals) signed a one-year contract to return to the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, April 4. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Extension for Trey McBride Thu Apr 3, 04:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Cardinals Thursday, April 3, worth $76 million. The deal includes $43 million in guaranteed money.
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