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The Arizona Cardinals went through a major culture change for the second straight year ahead of the 2019 season. Arizona hired Kliff Kingsbury to be their second head coach in as many years. Kyler Murray was drafted first-overall by the Cardinals, and the air raid offense was born. This led Arizona to a 5-10-1 record […]

The Arizona Cardinals hold the No. 8 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and it’s unclear what the organization intends to do when they are on the clock. With two months until the draft, Kyler Murray is lobbying to Arizona’s general manager, Steve Keim, to draft CeeDee Lamb. “From my text stream, you can tell […]

Taysom Hill to Glendale? The Arizona Cardinals have their No. 1 quarterback pegged for the future in former Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray, but what do they do with his backup? Cardinals general manager Steve Keim, speaking to Arizona Sports 98.7, likened former CFL signal-caller Chris Streveler, signed from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in February, […]

The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with free-agent-to-be D.J. Humphries, the fifth-year veteran offensive tackle, per the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The #AZCardinals have agreed with OT D.J. Humphries on a three-year, $45 million deal with $30m over the first 2 years, $29m guaranteed, sources say. Jon Perzley and Brian […]

The Arizona Cardinals have already made it clear that David Johnson won’t be released this offseason, but that doesn’t rule out the possibility of him being traded. Ahead of the offseason, Arizona will have to do some things to trade Johnson. Prior to the 2018 season, Johnson signed a three-year, $39 million extension with the […]

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is coming off a roller-coaster 2019 NFL season in which his future with the team was brought into question. Regardless, this has not changed his standing as a cornerstone of this franchise. Peterson is set to enter the final year of his current deal. General manager Steve Keim said during […]

After trading for him in October, the Arizona Cardinals are intent on keeping 26-year-old running back Kenyan Drake per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network After spending the first six games of the season with the Miami Dolphins, Arizona made a deal for the former Alabama running back, sending a conditional sixth-round pick to Miami for […]

The Cardinals played exceptional last season as they finished off the season with a record of 5-10-1. Although they finished last in the NFC West, the Cardinals showcased an intriguing offense that has plenty of room for growth. Quarterback Kyler Murray had a tremendous season as he showed plenty of flashes of star potential. Murray […]

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said the team is trying to work out a long-term deal with cornerback Patrick Peterson. Many had believed Peterson might be traded last season, but that didn’t happen, and now the fan-favorite has made it clear he would like to stay in Arizona. During an appearance on Arizona Sports […]

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim has made it clear the team won’t be cutting David Johnson because it’s important for the team to have more than one good back, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals team website. .@AZCardinals GM Steve Keim, talking on @AZSports about RB David Johnson:"Cutting him is not an option." Added that […]

The Arizona Cardinals haven’t advanced to the postseason since 2015 and their playoff misfortunes could land them a beneficial opportunity. With free agency looming, Cardinals president Michael Bidwill opened the door for the team to make a “Hard Knocks” appearance in 2020. “We’re always going to listen to everything,” Bidwill said, via Jeremy Cluff in […]

The Arizona Cardinals can certainly be considered one of the league’s up-and-coming franchises with the 2019-20 campaign now a thing of the past and the 2020-21 season looming closer and closer by the day. With soon-to-be second-year NFL head coach Kliff Kingsbury paired with former No. 1 overall pick and Cardinals quarterback of the future […]

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Back in 2016, the New England Patriots made a trade that shocked a lot of people. The reason the trade was surprising was because star pass rusher Chandler Jones was dealt to the Arizona Cardinals. At the time, it made little sense getting rid of Jones. However, this was the Patriots, so people gave them […]

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off a 5-10-1 regular-season record during the 2019 season. They will be looking to improve their record to finish better than last in one of the absolute most difficult divisions in the NFL next season. In order to experience improved results during the 2020 season, the Cardinals will need to […]

Earlier this week, ESPN compiled an article that highlighted some predictions that could happen and David Johnson being released by the Arizona Cardinals made the list. Despite some fans taking the prediction to heart, Johnson’s contract is going to make it tough to release him. Before the 2018 season, the Cardinals handed Johnson a three-year, […]

The Arizona Cardinals could potentially part ways with running back David Johnson this offseason, via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN Johnson is scheduled to earn $10.2 million in 2020, with the entire amount guaranteed on the third day of the league year. But Johnson’s production continued to dwindle in 2019. He ran for just 345 yards, […]

The Arizona Cardinals are hoping to see the same success that their NFC West counterparts have had in recent seasons. For that to happen, the Cardinals need to have a successful offseason ahead of Kliff Kingsbury’s second season with the franchise. In Kingsbury’s first season, Arizona finished with a 5-10-1 record. That was good enough […]

The Arizona Cardinals are in a crucial offseason. In theory, to have the most success they should trade Patrick Peterson. There were some growing pains last season, which was expected with a rookie quarterback and coach, but they showed some life late in the season. Rookie quarterback Kyler Murray threw for 3,722 yards, 20 touchdowns, […]

The NFL award season is upon us. With that comes the announcement for Offensive Rookie of the Year. The 2019 winner is … Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals. .@AZCardinals QB Kyler Murray is the 2019 Offensive Rookie of the Year! @K1 (by @Oakley) 📺: #NFLHonors | 8pm ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/cZNqAbGE8V — NFL (@NFL) […]

For the first time in plenty of years, there is a reason for optimism surrounding the future of the Arizona Cardinals. Needless to say, the optimism is a result of the pairing of Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray at head coach and quarterback. Just a season ago, Arizona admittedly made the mistake of naming Steve […]

Carlson Palmer was one of the better quarterbacks in Cincinnati Bengals history, but he had some harsh words about them talking about the franchise. Palmer said he didn’t really feel like the team was trying to go after a Super Bowl victory because they weren’t aggressive trying to go get free agents. He knows teams […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray may have had one of the more underrated rookie seasons in recent memory. Despite throwing for 3,722 yards and rushing for 544 more (including four touchdowns), Murray seemed like an afterthought in the quarterback discussion, particularly considering Lamar Jackson’s MVP-caliber campaign and Patrick Mahomes’ continued ascent as one of the […]

It seems like Kenyan Drake has finally found a home. Drake, who spent the first three-and-a-half years of his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins before being traded to the Arizona Cardinals ahead of the Week 8 trade deadline in October, is happy that the Dolphins moved on from him. “I feel like at the […]

When healthy, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry is one of the best at his position in the NFL. Henry has played just 41 games in his four seasons as a Charger so there’s certainly a risk involved in signing the 25-year-old but for teams in need of a dynamic weapon at tight end, […]

The Arizona Cardinals went 3-13 in 2018. That was good enough to give them the worst record in football, and the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. With that pick, Arizona selected quarterback Kyler Murray. Murray is giving them hope, and Arizona improved significantly in 2019. Hopes are high and there is a […]

An era of New York Giants football came to a close as Eli Manning decided to walk away rather than play anywhere else. Tributes have begun flowing in, and Larry Fitzgerald is the latest in a line of greats who paid tribute to the two-time Super Bowl champion. The wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals […]

Although the Arizona Cardinals are coming off a disappointing 2019 NFL season at 5-10-1, the resurgence on offense was just what this team needed to get trending in the right direction. The Cardinals made headlines last offseason when they opted to give head coach Kliff Kingsbury his first shot at the NFL following a successful […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased a minority stake in the Phoenix Suns, becoming the second active NFL player with an NBA ownership share, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Adam Schefter. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers also has an ownership stake in the Milwaukee Bucks. Fitzgerald’s move comes after the Suns […]

For the first time since 2003, the Super Bowl will not feature NFL stars Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger or Joe Flacco. The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes will be making their third Super Bowl appearance in franchise history and their first since 1969. On the other hand, the San Francisco 49ers […]

No one expected the Arizona Cardinals to make the playoffs this season. All people anticipated was that they would be an entertaining team to watch, and that is exactly what they were. While the Cardinals are still clearly a few pieces away from becoming truly scary, Arizona was a fun club to monitor throughout the […]

Despite posting a 5-10-1 record in 2019, it was a solid season for the Arizona Cardinals. Rookie quarterback Kyler Murray made dazzling play after dazzling play in year one. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury worked together with the young field general to create an explosive offensive attack. Heading into their second year together, both Kingsbury […]

Larry Fitzgerald is back for season 17. The Hall of Fame-bound receiver will suit-up for the Arizona Cardinals again in 2020 after much speculation about his retirement. For Larry Legend, the decision to come back was all his. It wasn’t hard to make the decision, as he enjoys the Cardinals’ current roster. “I didn’t need […]

Before being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray was actually selected by the Oakland Athletics in the MLB Draft. According to Ian Rapoport, Murray is not allowed to play in the NFL and MLB simultaneously. From NFL Now: #AZCardinals QB Kyler Murray is right, he probably could play baseball in addition to football. Alas, […]

Larry Fitzgerald is a legend. No one is denying that. The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver has been one of the best in the NFL since he was drafted all the way back in 2004. One quick look at his numbers will back up any positive things said about Fitzgerald. In his career, he has 1,378 […]

Rookies receiving praise from veterans after one season is something that means the highest appreciation. Especially when the one providing the praise is from a Hall of Fame-caliber player. And that’s what Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray got from Larry Fitzgerald. As the veteran receiver returns for his 17th season, he cited Murray as a […]

The Arizona Cardinals had some growing pains in the first year of quarterback Kyler Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury, but this looks like a team that could be a playoff contender in a year or two. For the postseason to happen in the desert, the Cardinals need to have a good free agency period […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is convinced he could play football and baseball in the same year. Murray was selected in the first round by the Oakland Athletics in June 2018 but decided to play one more year with the Oklahoma Sooners football team. After playing his last season with the Sooners, he decided he […]

The first year of the Kliff Kingsbury-era is over for the Arizona Cardinals. While the Redbirds did increase their win total from three to five under Kingsbury, there is still work to do. After the Cardinals inevitably upgrade the roster in free agency, they will find a perfect opportunity to add more outstanding young talent […]