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The Arizona Cardinals have been doubted and undervalued throughout the 2024-25 NFL season. They’ve also done a fantastic job with proving everybody wrong. The reality is that Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are one of the biggest NFC threats. Jonathan Gannon has previously voiced his confidence in Murray, and how lethal the Cardinals offense can […]

The Arizona Cardinals announced Wednesday morning that starting right tackle Jonah Williams will return to practice, beginning a 21-day window to assess his potential activation to the 53-man roster. This news follows Arizona’s narrow 28-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 8, setting an optimistic tone as the team prepares for upcoming games. Williams’ […]

There is no doubt that the low usage of Arizona Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. has been a talking point where he only had one catch for four yards despite being seen as the team’s top receiving option. Despite fantasy football owners of Harrison being angry, the first-year pass-catcher offered some words that promotes growth […]

The Arizona Cardinals did not get the win in Week 1, but Cardinals fans were left with plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about their team. Arizona took Buffalo down to the wire and almost completed an amazing Week 1 comeback. Jonathan Gannon should feel pleased with how well his squad played in Week 1, […]

There were reasons for hope for the Cardinals after Week 1. Even in a loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Cardinals looked efficient on offense, especially in the run game, and showed flashes of playmaking ability on defense. However, any good vibes that the Cardinals were taking into Week 2 took a big hit on Tuesday. […]

After effectively punting on the 2023 NFL season due to a brutal series of injuries that left them starting Joshua Dobbs in Week 1, fans of the Arizona Cardinals were eager to see how Jonathan Gannon’s vision would look fully formed. Would Kyler Murray return to vintage form, playing like the unflappable franchise quarterback the […]

It’s a much-anticipated 2024 NFL season for the Arizona Cardinals. Many fans can’t wait to see how quarterback Kyler Murray will adapt to his new offense heading into his first full season since his 2022 ACL tear. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon can’t wait for it all to unfold, according to ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss’s X, formerly Twitter. “I’m excited to […]

The Arizona Cardinals are ready to make some waves in 2024. Arizona got off to a rough start in 2023, only winning one of their first nine games. Now they have reloaded the roster with young talent like rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. and are ready to compete in the competitive NFC West. That might prove […]

While fans of the Arizona Cardinals this preseason have hopefully have seen the stock rise of some players, they are still wondering if star quarterback Kyler Murray will play or not in the finale before the Week 1 opener next Sunday. However, the true Cardinals quarterback battle of the backup spot between Clayton Tune and […]

The Arizona Cardinals may have struck gold by selecting Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Head Coach Jonathan Gannon recently shared insights that hint at Harrison’s unexpected qualities, which could see him become an essential figure in the Cardinals’ offense. Marvin Harrison Jr. shines early in Arizona Cardinals […]

As the Arizona Cardinals prepare to open their preseason against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, head coach Jonathan Gannon revealed that franchise QB Kyler Murray will sit out the preseason campaign. Fans might already expect this news about the Cardinals lineup since most NFL teams would rather sit out notable players for comparably lower-stakes […]

The 2024-25 Arizona Cardinals campaign is expected to be defined by two vitally important questions. Is Marvin Harrison Jr. really the superstar wide receiver so many scouts forecast him to be? And can Kyler Murray prove himself to be a viable long-term option at quarterback for this franchise? Naturally, the answers to these queries could […]

If there is one exciting aspect for the Arizona Cardinals’ upcoming season, it is how star running back James Conner can build off his career-best year where he rushed for over 1,000 yards for the first time. He spoke with Josh Weinfuss of ESPN as Conner detailed what he wants to see out of himself […]

Two seasons of 4-13 records and fourth-place finishes in the NFC West have the Arizona Cardinals ready to move on. Team general manager Monti Ossenfort and second-year head coach Jonathan Gannon now hope they have put together another successful offseason to better themselves. In hopes of changing the tide, the Cardinals walked away with 12 […]

The Arizona Cardinals are heading in to next season with Kyler Murray being the starting quarterback as they hope he continues to live up to his status being a former No. 1 overall pick. Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort who was not around when Murray was drafted is standing behind his quarterback showing off his […]

A lot of doubts started creeping up about Kyler Murray’s fit in the NFL. He was often regarded as too short for the position while even claiming that his skills would not be up to par with most quarterbacks. A chance is given to him by the Arizona Cardinals in the draft and a few […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder has had an interesting career in the NFL so far to say the least as he was traded from the Atlanta Falcons on March 14. In an interview with Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, Ridder is candid when talking about his time with the Falcons, his new opportunity with the Cardinals, […]

The Arizona Cardinals certainly want to rebound from a disappointing 4-13 season in the 2023 NFL campaign. Despite falling short of playoff contention, the team faces the opportunity to revamp its lineup and instigate substantial changes. As the Cardinals evaluate their strategic options for the 2024 offseason, three players have surfaced as plausible candidates for […]

The Arizona Cardinals had an unequivocally disappointing 2023 NFL campaign. They closed with a 4-13 record and missed the playoffs. Not surprisingly, the franchise now eyes significant improvements in the upcoming 2024 offseason. Identifying key acquisitions could be pivotal for their roster enhancement. Cardinals’ 2023 Season Struggles plagued the Cardinals throughout the 2023 season. After […]

The Arizona Cardinals are one of the most enigmatic teams in all of professional football. Coach Jonathan Gannon’s team has an intriguing mix of youth and experience with lots of potential, but the health of quarterback Kyle Murray among other challenges caused havoc this past season. A quick glance at the statistics reveals the Cards […]

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was recently asked about quarterback Kyler Murray’s future with the team. Gannon not only stated that there is “no doubt” about who the Cardinals QB will be in 2024, but he issued an honest admission about Murray, via the Burns & Gambo Show. “There’s no doubt,” Gannon said. “Number […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ playoff hopes may have ended early, but it isn’t stopping the team from finishing the season on a high note. On New Year’s Eve, the Cardinals pulled off a shocking upset win over one of the league’s heavyweights, the Philadelphia Eagles. In the thrilling come-from-behind win, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon made […]

In Week 9, less than a week removed from being traded from the Arizona Cardinals to the Minnesota Vikings in the final hours before the NFL trade deadline, Josh Dobbs was called on to step in for the Vikings after rookie Jaren Hall went down with a concussion. Now Dobbs was acquired to be the […]

The Arizona Cardinals are preparing for the long-awaited Kyler Murray return in Week 10. However, Murray isn’t the only offensive star that could rejoin the Cardinals in Week 10. While he didn’t fully clear the running back, head coach Jonathan Gannon views James Conner’s arrow as pointing up. When Conner does return, Gannon is excited […]

The Arizona Cardinals were embarrassed by the Cleveland Browns in Week 9. Head coach Jonathan Gannon is taking some time to recover before making any Week 10 Cardinals decisions. In the midst of a quarterback controversy, Arizona lost 27-0. When asked if Kyler Murray would make his long-awaited return in Week 10, Gannon was still […]

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said to the media Friday that the team hasn’t decided yet who the starting quarterback will be this Sunday between Kyler Murray and Clayton Tune against the Cleveland Browns. He did say however that they’ll decide on the plane today to Cleveland or tomorrow according to the NFL Network’s […]

Kyler Murray’s return to the field may be coming sooner than expected. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback is “fired up” about the chance to play this week, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. (via Taylor Bisciotti) The Cardinals opened Murray’s 21-day practice window two weeks ago, meaning he’ll have to be activated before next Wednesday in […]

Since tearing his ACL late last season, Arizona Cardinals fans have been patiently waiting for the return of quarterback Kyler Murray. As the Cardinals prepare to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, Jonathan Gannon chose to keep things close to the vest when it comes to Murray. Arizona has already activated Murray’s 21-day […]

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has made a decision on his starting quarterback for Week 7. It’s not going to be Kyler Murray, though. Josh Dobbs got the nod from Gannon to start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The first-year Cardinals head coach feels Dobbs will have a breakout game against Seattle, per […]

Head coach Jonathan Gannon and the Arizona Cardinals shocked the football world on Sunday with a win over the Dallas Cowboys. Despite being heavy underdogs heading into the matchup, the Cardinals were able to come away with a 28-16 win over Dallas that had Gannon pumped. During his post-game press conference, Gannon had an interesting […]

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon updated quarterback Kyler Murray’s status to return. Murray is recovering from an ACL tear suffered in 2022. “We’ll get him going when he’s physically and mentally ready to play, and knowing that it’s going to take some time and some weeks of practice to get comfortable with what he’s doing,” […]

The Arizona Cardinals are mindful of their history, especially during practice. First-year head coach Jonathan Gannon is ensuring it, based on a heartfelt gesture that has has been implemented this year. Every week, a hard-working player is bestowed the honor of wearing a No. 40 camouflage jersey during practice. This is done out of respect […]

There are four days left until the Arizona Cardinals Week 1 game against the Washington Commanders, and Jonathan Gannon still won’t reveal the identity of his starting quarterback. Jonathan Gannon has indicated that Arizona knows if it’ll be Josh Dobbs or Clayton Tune under center to start the 2023 season. The Cardinals’ coach simply won’t […]

The Arizona Cardinals are in the process of deciding who the starting quarterback will be until Kyler Murray can return from his ACL rehab. The two-man race includes Josh Dobbs, a journeyman who was acquired just a few weeks before the season, and Clayton Tune, a rookie drafted in the fifth round out of Houston. […]

Jonathan Gannon’s first six months as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals has been, in a word, interesting. From confusing metaphors to awkward interactions with players, there’s still a lot of unknown surrounding the 2023 Cardinals and their new head coach. What isn’t unknown, to Gannon at least, is that he wants Kyler Murray to […]

New Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon spent two seasons as defensive coordinator under Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni. However, in those two seasons, Sirianni’s attention to detail and accountability led to success that helped get Gannon the Cardinals job. To hear Gannon explain that is a lot funnier, though. “Truthfully, Nick was way better […]

The Arizona Cardinals might be staring down the barrel of an abysmal season amid a front office and coaching staff willing to cut very serviceable players and trade guys who have made a difference for them in the past. Despite the rumors of a tank job underway, head coach Jonathan Gannon is filmed still trying […]

With the Arizona Cardinals releasing quarterback Colt McCoy on Monday and Kyler Murray starting the season on the PUP list, the starting quarterback for the team will be either Joshua Dobbs or Clayton Tune, but head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters that he will not be naming a starting quarterback because of the competitive advantage […]

The Arizona Cardinals traded linebacker Isaiah Simmons Thursday to the New York Giants for a seventh-round pick in 2024. Coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort spoke on Simmons’ trade. Via AZCardinals.com’s Darren Urban: “Isaiah did everything we asked of him,” Gannnon said. “Moving forward, this is the best way we want to play […]