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Cardinals | Kyler Murray hasn't closed door to baseball Sat Jan 18, 07:04 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray hasn't necessarily given up on playing the sport of baseball. In an interview with The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman, Murray said that he thinks that he would be capable of playing in the NFL and MLB in the same calendar year. 'I think I could. ... Athletically, I think yeah, I could do it. I've been playing both my whole life. I would love to add that to the resume.'
| Footballguys view: That's an...interesting...response from Murray who was a top-10 pick for the Oakland A's. Murray is not prohibited from playing baseball by the Cardinals but doing so would void future guarantees in his contract. |
Kyler Murray player page
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald contract breakdown Thu Jan 16, 12:52 PM
Updating previous reports, Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald's one-year contract for 2020 will include a base salary of $11 million and will have $500,000 in roster bonuses and $250,000 in incentives.
| Footballguys view: We're so happy that Fitzgerald is going to keep playing in 2020. He has to like what Kliff Kingsbury is bringing to the table and will continue to serve as a veteran leader. |
Larry Fitzgerald player page
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald coming back Wed Jan 15, 09:53 AM
Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent WR Larry Fitzgerald re-signed with the Cardinals on a one-year deal Wednesday, Jan. 15. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: We're happy to see Fitzgerald continue his pro career for a 17th season. Fitzgerald must like what is happening under Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury and he provides the team with valuable leadership and veteran depth at the position. He played 903 snaps for the Cardinals in 2019 but that number might go down as he ages and younger Cardinals WRs elevate their game. |
Larry Fitzgerald player page
Cardinals | Derius Swinton joins coaching staff Tue Jan 14, 06:35 PM
Former Detroit Lions offensive assistant Derius Swinton has been hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their new assistant special teams coach, according to a source.
Link to story Cardinals | David Johnson contract outlook Mon Jan 13, 09:36 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson is due to count $14.156 million against the 2020 salary cap. Moving on from him would cost the Cardinals $16.2 million in dead money.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals have an interesting decision coming up with Johnson. Should the Cardinals wait until 2021 to part ways with Johnson, the dead money will be only $3 million with a savings of $9 million. Arizona would have to eat $6 million of remaining prorated signing bonus money if Johnson is traded. |
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Cardinals | Five ARI assistants let go Fri Jan 10, 09:13 AM
Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach Chris Achuff, assistant wide receivers coach Peter Badovinac, assistant special teams coach Randall McCray, assistant strength and conditioning coach Vernon Stephens and defensive assistant Chris Wilson will not return in 2020.
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Cardinals | Budda Baker busy in 2019 Thu Jan 2, 09:51 PM
Arizona Cardinals S Budda Baker led the NFL with 104 solo tackles this season, and his 147 total stops ranked fourth in the league and first among defensive backs.
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Cardinals | Chandler Jones undergoes thumb surgery Tue Dec 31, 05:54 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals LB Chandler Jones (thumb) had surgery to repair ligament damage in his thumb Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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Cardinals | Arizona inks seven to futures deals Mon Dec 30, 03:03 PM
Free-agent WR Johnnie Dixon, DL Lyndon Johnson, OL Sam Jones, WR A.J. Richardson, CB Sojourn Shelton, CB Duke Thomas and P Ryan Winslow to undisclosed contracts Monday, Dec. 30.
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Cardinals | Chandler Jones may need surgery Mon Dec 30, 11:02 AM
Arizona Cardinals LB Chandler Jones (thumb) may need surgery this offseason to repair torn thumb ligaments.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald undecided on 2020 Sun Dec 29, 09:54 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said Sunday, Dec. 29, that he will take a 'little time' before deciding if he will return for the 2020 season.
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Cardinals | Arizona closes out year with loss Sun Dec 29, 09:33 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray completed 26 of his 42 passes for 325 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions and failed to gain a yard on two carries while losing a pair of fumbles in a 31-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. RB Kenyan Drake rushed 12 times for 60 yards and a touchdown and caught three of his four targets for 23 yards, and WR Christian Kirk caught seven of his 10 targets for 60 yards and carried once for six yards. WR Larry Fitzgerald caught four of his seven targets for 45 yards, WR Damiere Byrd caught seven of his eight targets for 74 yards and a touchdown, and TE Dan Arnold caught four of his six targets for 76 yards and a score. S Budda Baker logged 13 tackles, including eight solo stops, and half a sack, and LB Jordan Hicks finished with 13 tackles.
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Jordan Hicks player page
Damiere Byrd player page
Kenyan Drake player page
Budda Baker player page
Christian Kirk player page
Kyler Murray player page
Cardinals | Kyler Murray ready to play Sun Dec 29, 03:29 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) is officially active for the team's Week 17 game.
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Cardinals | Week 17 Arizona Cardinals inactives Sun Dec 29, 03:07 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared TE Charles Clay, WR KeeSean Johnson, CB Andre Chachere, C Lamont Gaillard, LB Vontarrius Dora, S Deionte Thompson and OT Joshua Miles inactive for Week 17.
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KeeSean Johnson player page
Cardinals | Kyler Murray has good chance to play Sun Dec 29, 12:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) is expected to play in the Week 17 game as long as he does not suffer a setback during pregame warmups, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Murray might be limited as a runner, but it sounds like the team wants to give him a chance to author a different finish to his rookie year than going out because of injury. |
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray a game-time decision Sun Dec 29, 08:18 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) is considered a true game-time decision for Week 17's game against the Los Angeles Rams, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals promoted Drew Anderson from the practice squad, so it looks like they are preparing to be without Murray. |
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Cardinals | Drew Anderson elevated to roster Sat Dec 28, 01:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Anderson on Saturday, Dec. 28, was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad. In a corresponding move, TE Darrell Daniels (biceps) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
| Footballguys view: Kyler Murray is dealing with a hamstring injury that could keep him out ...or limit him... in the season finale. Brett Hundley would be the starter if Murray is out, and Anderson was brought up as a potential backup to Hundley in Week 17. |
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Cardinals | Arizona's injury report for Week 17 Fri Dec 27, 05:15 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Darrell Daniels (biceps) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams. TE Charles Clay (calf) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is also listed as questionable. S Budda Baker (quad), LB Chandler Jones (thumb), OL Justin Pugh (back) and S Charles Washington (calf) were upgraded to a full practice Friday, Dec. 27, and no longer appear on the injury report.
Link to storyCharles Clay player page
Chandler Jones player page
Budda Baker player page
Darrell Daniels player page
Kyler Murray player page
Cardinals | Arizona's Thursday injury report Thu Dec 26, 06:25 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Charles Clay (calf) and TE Darrell Daniels (biceps) didn't practice Thursday, Dec. 26. OL Justin Pugh (back), S Budda Baker (quadricep), LB Chandler Jones (thumb) and S Charles Washington (calf) were limited.
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Chandler Jones player page
Budda Baker player page
Darrell Daniels player page
Cardinals | Kyler Murray remains limited Thu Dec 26, 06:22 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) remained limited at practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
| Footballguys view: Murray's hamstring isn't 100% so it will be up to the team whether to allow him to play in Week 17. Brett Hundley will get the start if Murray can't go. |
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Cardinals | Wednesday injuries from the desert Wed Dec 25, 03:09 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Charles Clay (calf), TE Darrell Daniels (biceps) and OL Justin Pugh (back) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. LB Chandler Jones (thumb), S Charles Washington (calf) and S Budda Baker (quadriceps) were limited participants.
Link to storyCharles Clay player page
Chandler Jones player page
Budda Baker player page
Darrell Daniels player page
Cardinals | Kyler Murray listed as limited Wed Dec 25, 03:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dec. 25.
| Footballguys view: An MRI earlier in the week indicated that Murray had a tweaked hamstring and nothing more severe. He should be able to play in the season finale against the Rams. |
Kyler Murray player page
Cardinals | Kyler Murray will practice Tuesday Tue Dec 24, 12:12 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) will practice Tuesday, Dec. 24.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Cardinals here. His MRI showed that he tweaked his hamstring in Week 16. We're expecting Murray to play in the season finale against the Rams. If he is not going to play, the Cardinals turn to Brett Hundley as their starter. |
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray undergoes MRI Mon Dec 23, 04:29 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray's (hamstring) MRI did not show any significant problems to his hamstring, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: We should see Murray suit up in Week 17. He's been building on his skill set all this rookie season and wants to build more momentum to carry over for the 2020 season. |
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray undergoing MRI Mon Dec 23, 12:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 16 on Monday, Dec. 23. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters Murray is considered 'day-to-day' at the moment.
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Cardinals | Christian Kirk blanked in Week 16 Sun Dec 22, 09:46 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Christian Kirk went without a catch on five targets in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks while running twice for nine yards.
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Cardinals | Chandler Jones records four sacks Sun Dec 22, 09:43 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Chandler Jones registered six total stops with four sacks, two tackles for loss and six quarterback hits in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald posts 48 yards, score Sun Dec 22, 09:41 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald ended up with four catches, 48 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Cardinals | Kenyan Drake runs wild in Seattle Sun Dec 22, 09:36 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake rumbled 24 times for 166 yards and two touchdowns in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks, while adding three receptions for 18 yards on four targets. His big blow was an 80-yard rushing touchdown in the first half.
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Cardinals | Brett Hundley fills in down the stretch Sun Dec 22, 09:33 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Brett Hundley completed 4-of-9 passes for 49 yards in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks while running for 35 yards on six attempts after coming on for the injured QB Kyler Murray (hamstring).
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray nursing hamstring injury Sun Dec 22, 06:54 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) left the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half due to a hamstring injury and his return is questionable. QB Brett Hundley is in for Murray under center.
| Footballguys view: Murray is probably out for Week 17 too. He has had a strong rookie year and we should be excited to draft him at ADP next year. |
Brett Hundley player page
Kyler Murray player page
Cardinals | Christian Kirk officially active Sun Dec 22, 03:04 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Christian Kirk (ankle) is officially active for the team's Week 16 game.
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Cardinals | Week 16 Arizona Cardinals inactives Sun Dec 22, 02:56 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared WR KeeSean Johnson, LB Keishawn Bierria, CB Andre Chachere, C Lamont Gaillard, LB Vontarrius Dora, S Deionte Thompson and OT Joshua Miles inactive for Week 16.
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Cardinals | Christian Kirk likely to play Sun Dec 22, 08:37 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Christian Kirk (ankle) is expected to play in Week 16's game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Kirk has been inconsistent this year and is only WR3/Flex against the Seahawks today. |
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Cardinals | Justin Pugh's status uncertain Sat Dec 21, 04:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Justin Pugh (back) will be a game-time decision for the team's Week 16 game.
Link to story Cardinals | Christian Kirk a game-time decision Sat Dec 21, 04:03 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Christian Kirk (ankle) will be a game-time decision for the team's Week 16 game.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if Kirk will be able to give it a go against the Seahawks on Sunday. Kirk would be at least a nice flex start if he can play. Fantasy GMs need to have other options at the ready. |
Christian Kirk player page
Cardinals | Week 16 injury report for Cards Fri Dec 20, 07:28 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Justin Pugh (back) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 16. DT Caraun Reid (knee) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. LB Haason Reddick (groin), DT Corey Peters (non-injury), LB Jordan Hicks (calf), LB Chandler Jones (non-injury), OG J.R. Sweezy (non-injury), LB Joseph Walker (ribs) and WR Pharoh Cooper (thigh) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
Link to storyCorey Peters player page
Chandler Jones player page
J.R. Sweezy player page
Caraun Reid player page
Jordan Hicks player page
Pharoh Cooper player page
Haason Reddick player page
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald on track to play Fri Dec 20, 07:22 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 16.
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Cardinals | Questionable tag for Christian Kirk Fri Dec 20, 07:18 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Christian Kirk (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 16.
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Cardinals | GM aims to re-sign Kenyan Drake Fri Dec 20, 12:45 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said Friday that the team is hoping to retain the running back they traded for earlier this season. 'As far as waiting until after the season (to re-sign Drake), that's not necessarily the thing either. I would certainly love to have Kenyan Drake back,' Keim said Friday in an Arizona radio interview. 'I think he fits in this offense, and he really has given us a spark in many ways.'
| Footballguys view: Drake will probably find a lukewarm market for longterm running back contracts. He has had a much better experience under Kliff Kingsbury than he had under Adam Gase, and perhaps that could create a "hometown discount" for Arizona. The status of David Johnson, who has a $10.2 million dollar guaranteed salary coming to him from the Cardinals next year, will also play into this decision. |
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Cardinals | Arizona rookie WRs won't see increased snaps Fri Dec 20, 12:35 AM
Arizona Cardinals WRs Andy Isabella and KeeSean Johnson will not increased usage over the season's final two weeks, according to AZCardinals.com's Darren Urban.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals rookie wide receiver class has been a bust this year. We shouldn't give up on them in dynasty leagues, but we also shouldn't be surprised when the team seeks more talent at the position in the draft and free agency. |
Andy Isabella player page
KeeSean Johnson player page
Cardinals | Joshua Shaw moved to suspended list Fri Dec 20, 12:25 AM
Arizona Cardinals CB Joshua Shaw (shoulder) was transferred to the Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner list Thursday, Dec. 19.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona's Thursday injury report Thu Dec 19, 07:39 PM
Arizona Cardinals OL Justin Pugh (back) didn't practice Thursday, Dec. 19. LB Jordan Hicks (calf) and DL Caraun Reid (knee) were limited. LB Chandler Jones (non-injury), DL Corey Peters (non-injury), OL J.R. Sweezy (non-injury), LB Joe Walker (ribs), WR Pharoh Cooper (thigh) and LB Haason Reddick (groin) practiced in full.
Link to storyCorey Peters player page
Chandler Jones player page
J.R. Sweezy player page
Caraun Reid player page
Jordan Hicks player page
Pharoh Cooper player page
Haason Reddick player page
Cardinals | Christian Kirk limited Thursday Thu Dec 19, 07:36 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Christian Kirk (ankle) was upgraded from a non-participant to full at practice Thursday, Dec. 19.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald returns to full practice Thu Dec 19, 07:34 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (non-injury) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 19, as a full participant.
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Cardinals | Wednesday practice report for Cardinals Wed Dec 18, 08:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Jordan Hicks (calf), LB Chandler Jones (non-injury), DT Corey Peters (non-injury), OG Justin Pugh (back) and OG J.R. Sweezy (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 18. DT Caraun Reid (knee) and LB Joseph Walker (ribs) were limited during practice. WR Pharoh Cooper (thigh) and LB Haason Reddick (groin) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyCorey Peters player page
Chandler Jones player page
J.R. Sweezy player page
Caraun Reid player page
Jordan Hicks player page
Pharoh Cooper player page
Haason Reddick player page
Cardinals | Christian Kirk misses practice Wed Dec 18, 08:03 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Christian Kirk (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald receives day off Wed Dec 18, 07:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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Cardinals | Two added to Cards practice squad Wed Dec 18, 02:15 PM
Free-agent LB Jamey Mosley and CB Duke Thomas were signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona adds three to active roster Wed Dec 18, 02:12 PM
Arizona Cardinals practice squad LB Vontarrius Dora was signed to the 53-man roster Wednesday, Dec. 18. The team also signed CB Andre Chachere off the Carolina Panthers practice squad and LB Keishawn Bierria off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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