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The Arizona Cardinals are set to acquire starting cornerback Jamar Taylor from the Cleveland Browns for Arizona’s sixth-round pick in 2020, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Rapoport adds that the Browns had been shopping Taylor since the draft and that the two sides have been in talks regarding a trade ever since. Taylor, who was […]

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is back on the field after missing virtually all of last year with a wrist injury. Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks has already expressed his excitement at what he’s seen from his star back so far in offseason workouts. Johnson’s latest comments about his health status and his goal […]

Following a disappointing season that was cut short by a wrist injury, Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl running back David Johnson is set to make his return to the field for the 2018 campaign. With him back in the fold, new head coach Steve Wilks has immediately made it clear that the team plans to emphasize […]

Arizona Cardinals second-round pick Christian Kirk was arrested three months before the draft for throwing rocks at cars outside of the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament. According to Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic, Kirk was charged with damaging property and disorderly conduct-disruptive behavior. According to Scottsdale Police: “The suspects were intoxicated and leaving the […]

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen has wasted no time in getting acquainted with his new teammates after being taken with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It appears that approach has carried over into practice. The first days of practice are always tough for a rookie quarterback as they get adjusted […]

It is no secret that the Arizona Cardinals are coming off an injury-riddled 2017 NFL season. That said, head coach Steve Wilks is happy to be getting a fresh start with a healthy squad. The one player who has Wilks feeling extra giddy is running back David Johnson. According to Mike Jurecki on Twitter, he was happy to […]

With veteran quarterback Carson Palmer deciding to retire after the 2017 campaign, the Arizona Cardinals were forced to address the future of the position. The team has done just that by establishing a veteran presence with the addition of Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon along with drafting a potential franchise player in rookie Josh Rosen. […]

The Arizona Cardinals were one of a few teams during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft to snag one of the top-projected quarterbacks with the selection of UCLA’s Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick. It has put in place potentially the next franchise quarterback for the next decade. The Cardinals have taken […]

The Arizona Cardinals managed to further address their void under center by taking former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It seems Rosen has wasted no time in getting acquainted with his new teammates. The rookie recently shared an exchange he had with quarterback Sam Bradford welcoming him to the […]

Leading up to the 2018 NFL draft, there was dialogue surrounding UCLA (and now Arizona Cardinals) quarterback Josh Rosen concerning attributes aside from what he can do on the football field. He garnered much attention and wariness around his strong personality, which has rubbed some the wrong way. According to Scott Davis of Business Insider, […]

Josh Rosen has always been outspoken and doesn’t mince words. It’s the exact reason many believe that’s why he fell in the NFL draft. When he was taken by the Arizona Cardinals with the 10th pick, it was pretty clear he wasn’t happy that he had to wait through the nine picks before him before […]

The Arizona Cardinals seemingly answered their immediate need under center with the lucrative signing of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford this offseason. However, their need for a more long-term option spurred them to trade up and select former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. As a result, there is speculation […]

It came as a bit of a surprise when UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen was still on the board nine picks into the NFL Draft. While he did go No. 10 to the Arizona Cardinals after a trade with the Oakland Raiders, if he lives up to the hype, he could become the steal of the […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a splash by moving up to take UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the starting quarterback job in Arizona is hardly his at the moment. The Cardinals hoped to bring some stability under center with the signing of quarterback Sam Bradford this offseason. According to […]

Prior to the 2018 NFL Draft, former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen was long viewed as being one of the first few players off the board on Thursday night. However, Rosen slid a bit down to the 10th overall pick to where he was selected by the Arizona Cardinals after the pick was acquired in a trade […]

The Arizona Cardinals got their guy when they traded up to the 10th pick to get quarterback Josh Rosen out of UCLA. He wasn’t the first quarterback taken though; he was the fourth with Baker Mayfield, Josh Rosen, and Josh Allen all going before him. In his interview with Deion Sanders after being selected, he […]

Former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen has been taken with the 10th overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday night. The Cardinals moved up from the 15th overall pick in a trade with the Oakland Raiders, giving up the third and fifth round selections in this year’s draft. With the […]

When it comes to former University of Louisville star quarterback Lamar Jackson, the 21-year-old has a huge fan in Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr, according to an article written on Thursday by Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. “I think in the right [situation] and with the right coaching, that he’s a special, special talent,” […]

Some of the rumors swirling around the NFL draft the last few weeks involved the Arizona Cardinals and how they might want to trade up from the 15th overall pick to get their quarterback. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, that doesn’t seem to be the direction that the Cardinals want to go […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft just days away, quarterback-hungry teams are clamoring for position to take a top prospect. Among the teams with looming concerns under center are the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have done little to tip their hand about their draft strategy up until now. Recent reports suggest they are the team that is […]

Bruce Arians knew that the Arizona Cardinals needed a quarterback of the future back when he was still in charge. But he never found one he liked/wanted in the NFL Draft (at least not one he was ever in a position to acquire). Now that he’s gone, Arians thinks he sees his former team’s guy […]

The Arizona Cardinals have their quarterback for right now in Sam Bradford. But they are still in need of a QB of the future. They are expecting to take on in the coming draft. It sounds like they may have settled on someone. Rumor has it that they love Baker Mayfield. Peter King has speculated […]

The Arizona Cardinals moved forward in a new direction at quarterback this offseason by bringing aboard Sam Bradford on a one-year, $20 million deal via NFL free agency. However, there remain lingering questions concerning the health of knees having suffered a pair of tears to his left ACL. According to Darren Urban of azcardinals.com, Bradford voiced […]

Every year, an average of seven new NFL head coaches are hired. The 2018 offseason was no different, as seven teams moved on from their former leaders. Opinions on some of the new hires are mixed, but there is a sense of optimism around them all. What could the records of these coaches look like […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is just one week away from beginning and the Arizona Cardinals currently have the No. 15 overall pick in the first round. What will Cardinals general manager Steve Keim and new head coach Steve Wilks end up doing with that pick? Many mock drafts have them taking a quarterback in the first round […]

Earlier this offseason, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald made the commitment to return for a 15th season after once again contemplating retirement. It has become an annual process for him as he ventures into the later portion of his Hall of Fame career. Fitzgerald has continued to show the ability to play at an […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft just around the corner, teams are clamoring to position themselves in a spot where they can take one of the top quarterback prospects. With as many as four quarterbacks being projected to go in the top-5, there is a certain sense of urgency for teams looking for some future stability under […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft just over a week away, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is making his final pre-draft visit stops. He’s slated to visit with the Denver Broncos on Monday and will then head down south to meet with the Arizona Cardinals, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. As the pre-draft visits wrap up this […]

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians knows a thing or two about quarterbacks. He played a part in developing Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck early in their careers. He also coaxed a career year out of Carson Palmer at age 36 during his stint in Arizona. Arians is no longer responsible for mentoring Arizona’s […]

Although former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians is officially retired from the NFL as a coach, he will reportedly start his broadcasting career very soon. According to an article written on Saturday by senior writer Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic, Arians said that he is currently weighing two network job offers to be an NFL […]

It goes without saying that the Arizona Cardinals have made some significant changes since the retirement of former head coach Bruce Arians this offseason. Among them was the release of safety Tyrann Mathieu, who has since signed with the Houston Texans. There has been some speculation that the decision was due to his declining performance […]

The Arizona Cardinals have one of the best No. 1 cornerbacks in the game in Patrick Peterson, who can keep opposing top receivers quiet as well as anyone. However, they don’t have anyone close to his level playing opposite him, especially with veterans Justin Bethel and Tramon Williams both leaving in free agency. Peterson hopes […]

After spending the last few years with the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver Brice Butler was ready to move on this offseason as he fully intended on testing NFL free agency. Although Butler expressed a desire to return to Dallas if he was given a starting role, a future with the Cowboys just wasn’t a viable […]

The Arizona Cardinals were able to temporarily address their dire need under center with the addition of quarterback Sam Bradford this offseason. Despite mixed reviews, running back David Johnson is among those who are excited about the signing. Bradford has endured an injury-riddled career up to this point and the 2017 NFL season was no […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a calculated risk this offseason by signing quarterback Sam Bradford to be their new starting quarterback. Bradford, who has a history of knee problems, missed virtually all of last season due to a recurrence of that knee issue. Bradford is still working his way back from that significant setback. So despite […]

The catch here is that Baker Mayfield was not told by his agent or an NFL executive that he will be going to the Arizona Cardinals. He wasn’t told by any of the current Cardinals (players and coaches), Carson Palmer, or any other former player or coach. The Cardinals front office didn’t tell him, either. […]

When the Arizona Cardinals had to release safety Tyrann Mathieu because he refused to take a pay cut, the Houston Texans seized the opportunity and signed him to a one-year, $7 million contract. Mathieu has proven the doubters wrong before and he’s slated to do it yet again, says his longtime teammate and close friend in […]

The Arizona Cardinals are set to bring in veteran outside linebacker Connor Barwin in for a visit this week, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Rams’ and Eagles’ LB Connor Barwin is scheduled to visit this week with the Arizona Cardinals, per source. Barwin, 31, spent last season with the Los Angeles Rams. He had five […]

It goes without saying that there was plenty of hype surrounding Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson going into the 2017 NFL season. Unfortunately, his year was over almost as quickly as it started after suffering a wrist injury in the season opener. Johnson is now poised to make his comeback this behind a newly-revamped Cardinals team. According […]