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Cardinals | Arizona signs four players Thu Apr 15, 04:52 PM
Free-agent WR Andre Baccellia (Patriots), DE Ryan Bee (Washington), RB Tavien Feaster (Lions) and LB Jamell Garcia-Williams (49ers) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, April 15. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Feaster is a big-bodied back who bounced around to three different teams in 2020 after going undrafted out of South Carolina (Clemson transfer). He'll try to work into the mix behind Chase Edmonds and newly-signed James Conner and is a long-shot to make the final roster. If he impresses in the desert, then perhaps a spot on the practice squad will be where he lands. |
Cardinals | Dennis Gardeck, Kyle Fitts sign tenders Thu Apr 15, 02:14 PM
Restricted free agent LBs Dennis Gardeck and Kylie Fitts on Thursday, April 15, signed their one-year tenders with the Arizona Cardinals.
Link to storyKylie Fitts player page
Cardinals | Arizona adds Darece Roberson Thu Apr 15, 01:58 PM
Free agent WR Darece Roberson on Thursday, April 15, signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. Roberson went undrafted and unsigned in 2020 out of Wayne State.
| Footballguys view: Roberson is a smaller but speedy receiver. He scored 24 receiving touchdowns during his time at Wayne State and added a couple of return touchdowns. Roberson will compete for a spot on the Cardinals depth chart and brings special teams value. |
Cardinals | Updated James Conner contract numbers Tue Apr 13, 09:50 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner signed a one-year contract Tuesday, April 13, that is worth a total of $1.75 million - a base of $1.25 million fully guaranteed and a $500,000 signing bonus.
Link to storyJames Conner player page
Cardinals | James Conner financials Tue Apr 13, 08:46 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner will earn $1.25 million fully guaranteed on his one-year contract, according to a source Tuesday, April 13.
Link to storyJames Conner player page
Cardinals | James Conner lands with Cards Tue Apr 13, 11:40 AM
Free-agent RB James Conner (Steelers) agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals Tuesday, April 13. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Conner will now work into the mix with Chase Edmonds. When healthy, Conner can be a big-bodied back to do some work inside the tackle. Edmonds should still be the primary back and catch more passes with Conner backing him up and shouldering some of the load. |
James Conner player page
Cardinals | Arizona to meet with James Conner Mon Apr 12, 01:22 PM
Free-agent RB James Conner (Steelers) is scheduled to meet with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, April 12.
| Footballguys view: Conner had turf toe surgery this offseason but he should be fully ready to go in June. The Cardinals are doing their due diligence and checking in with the veteran. Perhaps they could sign him later in the year. |
James Conner player page
Cardinals | Rodney Hudson has new deal Tue Apr 6, 10:19 AM
Arizona Cardinals C Rodney Hudson signed a three-year, $30 million deal when he was traded by the Las Vegas Raiders. The deal added two years and $20.1 million with $16 million in guarantees. Hudson had just $3.5 million guaranteed and now has $10.9 million guaranteed.
Link to story Cardinals | DeAndre Hopkins in a league of his own Thu Apr 1, 10:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins is the only player in the NFL with at least 100 receptions in each of the last three seasons.
| Footballguys view: Just project him for another 100 catches in 2021. Hopkins is a special player and one of the most dangerous receivers in the league. He might have made the catch of the year in 2020 and should have more circus grabs in store for us all this year. |
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Cardinals | Rodney Hudson restructures contact Wed Mar 31, 05:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals C Rodney Hudson restructured his contract Wednesday, March 31, to give the team more than $7 million in additional cap space for the 2021 season.
Link to story Cardinals | Colt McCoy gets deal with Arizona Tue Mar 30, 08:47 PM
Free-agent QB Colt McCoy (Giants) will sign a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, according to a source Tuesday, March 30. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Cardinals | Chris Banjo returns Mon Mar 29, 03:35 PM
Free-agent S Chris Banjo (Cardinals) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, March 29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Cardinals | Arizona adding Shawn Williams Mon Mar 29, 01:53 PM
Free-agent S Shawn Williams (Bengals) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, March 29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Cardinals | Chandler Jones on the mend Fri Mar 26, 09:20 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Chandler Jones (biceps) indicated on social media that he is on track with his recovery from his biceps injury.
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Cardinals | Colt McCoy to visit Thu Mar 25, 06:22 PM
Free-agent QB Colt McCoy (Giants) is scheduled to meet with the Arizona Cardinals next week, and the two sides may reach an agreement during the visit, according to a source.
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Cardinals | Arizona brings back Charles Washington Thu Mar 25, 04:47 PM
Free-agent S Charles Washington (Cardinals) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, March 25. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Darrell Daniels returns to AZ Thu Mar 25, 04:37 PM
Free-agent TE Darrell Daniels (Cardinals) agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, March 25. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyDarrell Daniels player page
Cardinals | Mason Cole dealt for draft pick Thu Mar 25, 03:01 PM
Arizona Cardinals OL Mason Cole on Thursday, March 25, was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, according to a source.
Link to story Cardinals | Malcolm Butler signs with Arizona Thu Mar 25, 01:12 PM
Free agent CB Malcolm Butler (Titans) on Thursday, March 25, agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
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Cardinals | GM believes A.J. Green can rebound Tue Mar 23, 11:03 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR A.J. Green 'is a guy ... that could play the 'Z' position for us, has great character ... and I still think he has some stuff left in the tank,' general manager Steve Keim said Tuesday, March 23.
| Footballguys view: Green needs to stay healthy and show he's still got something left in the tank. He'll get that opportunity with his new team, and Fantasy GMs need to keep an eye on the veteran in case he does come through. By that we mean he could pay off as a WR3 at best in 2021. |
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Cardinals | Justin Pugh takes pay cut Tue Mar 23, 07:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals OT Justin Pugh restructured his contract Tuesday, March 23, to take a pay cut.
Link to story Cardinals | GM comfortable with Chase Edmonds Mon Mar 22, 07:11 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds may receive some competition this offseason as general manager Steve Keim suggested Monday, March 22, that he will monitor the running back position. However, Keim is of the belief that Edmonds is an 'excellent' player.
| Footballguys view: That makes the GM and the head coach comfortable with Edmonds...and for good reason. He could certainly be the lead back and work as a three-down player in the Cardinals offense. Edmonds has RB1 upside so long as the Cardinals don't add a RB in the draft who can take his spot. |
Chase Edmonds player page
Cardinals | GM has had contact with Larry Fitzgerald Mon Mar 22, 01:43 PM
Free-agent WR Larry Fitzgerald (Cardinals) has been in contact with Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim, but Keim said the two have not discussed his playing future.
| Footballguys view: With the signing of veteran A.J. Green it seemed like the Cardinals might be moving on from Fitzgerald. Perhaps that's not the case as Fitzgerald has not yet decided whether or not he's going to play in 2021. |
Larry Fitzgerald player page
Cardinals | Max Garcia back with Cards Mon Mar 22, 01:14 PM
Free-agent OT Max Garcia (Cardinals) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, March 22. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona adding Brian Winters Mon Mar 22, 01:10 PM
Free-agent OG Brian Winters (Bills) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, March 22. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Brett Maher let go Sat Mar 20, 04:30 PM
Arizona Cardinals PK Brett Maher was released Saturday, March 20.
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Cardinals | A.J. Green officially signs Fri Mar 19, 06:53 PM
Updating previous reports, free-agent WR A.J. Green (Bengals) officially signed Friday, March 19, with the Arizona Cardinals.
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Cardinals | Matt Prater joining Cardinals Wed Mar 17, 07:16 PM
Free-agent PK Matt Prater (Lions) signed a two-year, $7 million base contract with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, March 17, according to a source.
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Cardinals | Arizona to acquire Rodney Hudson Wed Mar 17, 03:57 PM
Las Vegas Raiders C Rodney Hudson will be acquired by the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a third-round draft choice, according to sources. The Cardinals will also receive a seventh-round pick in the trade.
Link to story Cardinals | A.J. Green agreement update Wed Mar 17, 01:39 PM
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent WR A.J. Green plans to sign a one-year contract with Arizona Cardinals worth as much as $8.5 million, according to a source. The deal will include $6 million in guaranteed money.
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Cardinals | Arizona to add A.J. Green Wed Mar 17, 01:28 PM
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent WR A.J. Green plans to sign with the Arizona Cardinals, according to a source.
Link to storyA.J. Green player page
Cardinals | Kelvin Beachum re-ups with Arizona Tue Mar 16, 06:25 PM
Arizona Cardinals OL Kelvin Beachum agreed to terms on a two-year contract Tuesday, March 16. Financial details weren't disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Markus Golden financials Tue Mar 16, 03:05 PM
Updating a previous report, impending free-agent DE Markus Golden (Cardinals) reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $5 million - including a $1.5 million signing bonus and $2.5 million guaranteed - with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, March 15.
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Cardinals | Two players tendered Mon Mar 15, 01:23 PM
Arizona Cardinals restricted free-agent LB Zeke Turner received the right-of-first-refusal tender offer Monday, March 15. The team also tendered a contract to exclusive rights free-agent LB Kylie Fitts.
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Cardinals | Dennis Gardeck receives tender Mon Mar 15, 01:09 PM
Arizona Cardinals restricted free-agent LB Dennis Gardeck received the second-round tender offer Monday, March 15.
Link to story Cardinals | Andy Lee returning to Arizona Mon Mar 15, 12:25 PM
Free-agent P Andy Lee (Cardinals) agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, March 15. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Markus Golden re-ups with Cards Mon Mar 15, 12:15 PM
Free-agent DE Markus Golden (Cardinals) agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, March 15.
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Cardinals | No tender for Trent Sherfield Fri Mar 12, 02:57 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR and pending restricted free agent Trent Sherfield won't receive a tender offer from the Cardinals, according to a source Friday, March 12.
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Cardinals | Robert Alford back to Cards Fri Mar 12, 11:15 AM
Free-agent CB Robert Alford (Cardinals) agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals Friday, March 12. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals hoped to get more out of Alford when they signed him in 2019, but injuries have been a problem. They recently released him but hope he plays up to starter level on a cheaper deal signed today. |
Robert Alford player page
Cardinals | Robert Alford officially released Wed Mar 10, 05:45 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Robert Alford was released Wednesday, March 10.
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Cardinals | Tanner Vallejo re-ups for two years Wed Mar 10, 05:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Tanner Vallejo signed a two-year, $4.1-million contract extension Wednesday, March 10, according to a source.
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Cardinals | Kenyan Drake headed for free agency Tue Mar 9, 06:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake did not receive the franchise tag designation Tuesday, March 9, and is set to become a free agent.
| Footballguys view: Chase Edmonds is the lead back for the Cardinals right now. They'll likely look to the draft to add talent to the running back room. Drake flourished with the Cardinals after floundering with the Dolphins. He'll have a decent market for his services. |
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Cardinals | Haason Reddick expected to reach open market Tue Mar 9, 03:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Haason Reddick will not receive the franchise tag and is set to become a free agent, according to a source.
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Cardinals | Zane Gonzalez released Fri Mar 5, 01:51 PM
Arizona Cardinals PK Zane Gonzalez was released Friday, March 5, per a source. Gonzalez was a pending free agent, and there's a chance he could re-sign with the Cardinals.
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Cardinals | Confidence in Chase Edmonds Fri Mar 5, 10:45 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds gives the team confidence in his abilities as a starting running back if they don't re-sign RB Kenyan Drake.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals may not bring Drake back as he's set to hit the open market. Edmonds can do work as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. The team should be able to use Edmonds as the starter and then grab a running back at some point in the draft. |
Chase Edmonds player page
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald's status a mystery Thu Mar 4, 01:58 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald could return for an 18th season with the team, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Thursday, March 4, that the wide receiver's status remains a mystery. 'I don't know anything,' Kingsbury said in a news conference, adding it's been honor to work with Fitzgerald and hopes he plays five more years.
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald has been dancing around retiring for some time now. If he comes back for another season it would not be a surprise. With the addition of J.J. Watt, Fitzgerald might figure he has one more year left in him. |
Larry Fitzgerald player page
Cardinals | Kenyan Drake piling up TDs for Arizona Wed Mar 3, 10:50 PM
Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent RB Kenyan Drake has scored 18 rushing touchdowns in 23 games with Arizona after scoring nine rushing touchdowns in 54 games with the Miami Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: Drake exploded onto the scene when he got a fresh start in Arizona. Who knows what will happen in free agency, but any team that signs Drake will have to take what he did with the Cardinals and try to duplicate that. |
Kenyan Drake player page
Cardinals | No timetable for Larry Fitzgerald Wed Mar 3, 04:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent WR Larry Fitzgerald does not need to make a decision about his future before the start of free agency, according to general manager Steve Keim.
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Cardinals | J.J. Watt terms Wed Mar 3, 12:37 PM
Updating previous reports, Arizona Cardinals DE J.J. Watt's two-year deal includes a $12 million signing bonus, a $14.5 million base salary in 2021, $13.5 million base salary in 2022 and a maximum of $31 million. He can earn $3 million in incentives for sacks. If he gets 10 sacks in 2021, it's worth $1 million with a $1 million escalator in 2022. Ten sacks in 2022 nets $1 million as well.
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Cardinals | Arizona home to two 100-sack artists Tue Mar 2, 10:43 PM
Arizona Cardinals DE J.J. Watt (101) and DE/LB Chandler Jones (100) rank first and tied for second in the league in sacks since the start of the 2012 season, according to Pro Football Focus.
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