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Cardinals | Dick LeBeau will not join Arizona staff Sun Jan 25, 09:12 PM
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau will not be joining the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff, a source said Sunday, Jan. 25. Head coach Bruce Arians is still expected to fill the defensive coordinator vacancy from within the organization.
Link to story Cardinals | Calais Campbell to have surgery in February Thu Jan 22, 04:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals DE Calais Campbell (hernia) said he will have surgery early next month to repair a sports hernia. Campbell will still play in the Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 25.
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton should be ready for offseason workouts Wed Jan 21, 12:39 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) 'should be ready to go' for the team's offseason workouts after suffering a right knee injury that caused him to miss the final three regular season games, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: Awesome, but the team still isn't going to rush him back. Both he and Carson Palmer were banged up for the playoffs, and the team wasn't the same without them. Expect the team to be cautious with both quarterbacks as they return from injury. |
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Cardinals | Carson Palmer could be back for OTAs Tue Jan 20, 06:18 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (knee) is ahead of schedule and could return for organized team activities this offseason, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: This is good news for the Cardinals, as they weren't the same without Palmer on the field. However, we're not expecting them to rush Palmer back. He could do some light work when team activities resume later in the spring. |
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Cardinals | Carson Palmer ahead of schedule Sun Jan 18, 10:07 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (knee) said he feels great and that he is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Palmer started jogging last week and is lifting heavy weights with his legs.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Cardinals here. Palmer is confident that he will be with the team next season, and with $10 million left in dead money on his contract--we're confident as well. The Cardinals were not the same without Palmer on the field. |
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald talks going well Fri Jan 16, 08:30 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald's preliminary contract talks continue to go well, according to team president Michael Bidwell, and Bidwell said he believes Fitzgerald will be a member of the Cardinals next year.
| Footballguys view: A positive sign for the Cardinals here. Fitzgerald has a cap hit of $23.6 million in 2015 with $14.4 million in dead money. The team needs to find a way to lower that price tag this year. |
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald starts contract talks Fri Jan 9, 01:22 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald and the team have had positive preliminary contract talks, according to sources. However, money has yet to be discussed. Fitzgerald is due an $8 million bonus if he's on the roster March 17, and his cap figure for next year is scheduled to be $23.6 million. Arizona is hoping to lower that cap number by signing Fitzgerald to a new deal worth less money. The team also hasn't ruled out the thought of trading the star receiver. Releasing Fitzgerald would save the team $9.2 million in cap space in 2015.
| Footballguys view: Stay tuned here folks. Initially, reports surfaced that Fitzgerald was unhappy with his role on the offense and he wanted out of Arizona. Now, he may restructure his contract to stay with the team. However, a smaller contract may make Fitzgerald easier to trade. |
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald situation progressing Tue Jan 6, 06:45 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald and the team have reportedly both made positive movement regarding Fitzgerald's contract.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Cardinals here. Fitzgerald is due an $8 million bonus in March, so the two sides have some time to get this done. Reportedly unhappy with his role on offense, Fitzgerald could be traded or released if a more team-friendly deal isn't worked out. |
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Cardinals | 10 players signed to Futures deals Mon Jan 5, 04:40 PM
The Arizona Cardinals signed RB Zach Bauman, TE Ted Bolser, OG John Fullington, WR Travis Harvey, CB Jimmy Legree, OT Kelvin Palmer, WR Ryan Spadola, CB Ross Weaver, OT Tavon Rooks and CB Darren Woodard to Reserve/Futures deals Monday, Jan. 5.
| Footballguys view: In super super deep dynasty leagues, we're keeping an eye on Spadola here. He's got a nice size/speed combination, plus Spadola is explosive in and out of his breaks. |
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Cardinals | Jaron Brown avoids surgery Mon Jan 5, 02:56 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Jaron Brown (shoulder) will not need surgery on his fractured scapula. The team hopes he will be able to return in time for organized team activities this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Brown is an interesting player to keep an eye on in dynasty leagues. His speed and ball-tracking ability make him a nice fit for the Cardinals offense. With Larry Fitzgerald likely moving on in 2015, we could see Brown have a larger opportunity than some think. |
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Cardinals | Jaron Brown out 4-6 months Sun Jan 4, 03:59 PM
Correcting a previous post, Arizona Cardinals WR Jaron Brown (shoulder) is be sidelined for four to six months because of a fractured scapula.
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Cardinals | Antonio Cromartie open to return Sun Jan 4, 03:16 PM
Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent CB Antonio Cromartie said he is open to re-signing with the team this offseason.
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Cardinals | Carson Palmer on track Sun Jan 4, 02:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (knee) said he is on track to return in May or June.
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton will not need more surgery Sun Jan 4, 02:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton said he will not need any more surgery on his injured knee. Stanton said there was a realistic chance that he would have been able to play if the team advanced in the playoffs.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald quiet about future Sat Jan 3, 10:28 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said it was too soon to think about his future with the team following a 27-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Jan. 3.
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald is reportedly unhappy with his diminishing role. The team could ask him to take a pay cut in 2015, and there's a chance he could decline and force a trade--or more likely his release. Stay tuned. |
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Cardinals | Week 18 Inactives Sat Jan 3, 03:04 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared DL Alameda Ta'amu, OG Anthony Steen, WR Brittan Golden, SS Chris D. Clemons, QB Drew Stanton, OG Jonathan Cooper, DL Kareem Martin inactive for Week 18.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald to be asked for pay cut Sat Jan 3, 12:53 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald is expected to be asked to take a pay cut this offseason, because he is scheduled to make $15 million in 2015.
| Footballguys view: This had to be expected by both sides. His contract expires in 2019, and there are some big numbers coming up. Reports have indicated that Fitzgerald is unhappy with his role in the offense, and he may not be as open to restructuring his deal as some would expect. |
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton to meet with doctor Sat Jan 3, 12:21 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) is scheduled to meet with a doctor this upcoming week to see how his surgically repaired knee is progressing.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals would like Stanton back in the lineup if they make the Divisional Round. They'd have to beat the Panthers on Saturday to move on, and that's going to be a tall order. |
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Cardinals | Friday practice report for wild-card playoff Fri Jan 2, 05:01 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) did not practice Friday, Jan. 2, and has been ruled out for the team's wild-card round game. G Jonathan Cooper (wrist, knee) and DT Dan Williams (foot) both were limited in practice and are questionable. DE Calais Campbell (hip), LB Larry Foote (knee), S Tyrann Mathieu (thumb, hip), DT Frostee Rucker (ankle) and C Lyle Sendlein (back) all fully practiced and are probable.
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Cardinals | Thursday practice report for the Wild Card round Thu Jan 1, 07:02 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. G Jonathan Cooper (wrist,knee), DT Frostee Rucker (ankle) and DT Dan Williams (foot) all were limited in practice. DE Calais Campbell (hip), LB Larry Foote (knee), S Tyrann Mathieu (thumb, hip) and C Lyle Sendlein (back) all fully practiced.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals are going to be starting Ryan Lindley at quarterback this week. On the road against the Panthers, it may be difficult for the Cardinals to generate much offense. |
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Cardinals | Ryan Lindley will start playoff game Thu Jan 1, 02:42 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Ryan Lindley will be the starting quarterback in the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: In real-life NFL world, this isn't the worst case scenario as long as Lindley can avoid imploding and even then the Cardinals defense can still find ways to win. For fantasy purposes, we'd avoid Lindley if possible and not risk exposure to his meltdown. His ceiling isn't high but his floor is near the earth's molten core. |
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton ruled out Thu Jan 1, 02:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) will not play in the Wild Card game.
| Footballguys view: That leaves it all in the shaky hands of Ryan Lindley. The defense for Arizona should keep them in the game, as long as Lindley doesn't implode. As there is as good a chance of that happening as not, we'd avoid him if you're playing in a playoff fantasy league. |
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton not practicing Thu Jan 1, 01:17 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) is not participating during the media-access portion of practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
| Footballguys view: Stanton is a longshot to play in the Wild Card Round. The Cardinals likely will have to play on Saturday against the Panthers with Ryan Lindley as their starting quarterback. Good luck with that. |
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Cardinals | Cameron Bradfield signed to futures deal Thu Jan 1, 01:04 PM
The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent OT Cameron Bradfield (Falcons) to a futures contract Thursday, Jan. 1. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald may not return Wed Dec 31, 07:20 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald does not expect to be back with the team in 2015, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Looking at the numbers, this idea is not outlandish. Fitzgerald is scheduled to count $23.6 million against the salary cap next season and likely will not restructure his contract again. Fitzgerald is also not happy with his role in the offense and that he is no longer a focal point. |
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Cardinals | Wednesday practice report for Wild Card round Wed Dec 31, 06:43 PM
Arizona Cardinals DT Dan Williams (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. OG Jonathan Cooper (wrist, knee) and DT Frostee Rucker (ankle) both were limited in practice. DE Calais Campbell (hip), LB Larry Foote (knee), S Tyrann Mathieu (thumb, hip) and C Lyle Sendlein (back) all fully practiced.
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton sits Wed Dec 31, 06:41 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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Cardinals | Sign two players to Futures contracts Wed Dec 31, 04:19 PM
The Arizona Cardinals signed CB Rashad Carmichael and OG Antoine McClain to Reserve/Futures contracts Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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Cardinals | Andre Hardy to IR Tue Dec 30, 02:58 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Andre Hardy (undisclosed) was placed on the practice squad Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 30. Free-agent TE Ted Bolser (Buccaneers) was signed to the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Link to story Cardinals | Larry Foote will play in playoffs Mon Dec 29, 02:30 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Larry Foote (knee) will be able to play in the Wild Card playoff game after being inactive for the team's Week 17 game, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton may practice Mon Dec 29, 02:29 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) may be able to practice later in the week, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals would love nothing more than to have Stanton available for their playoff game against the Carolina Panthers. At this time, it looks like Ryan Lindley will be starting for them. |
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Cardinals | Week 17 Inactives Sun Dec 28, 03:30 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared OG Anthony Steen, WR Brittan Golden, SS Chris D. Clemons, QB Drew Stanton, OG Jonathan Cooper, DL Kareem Martin, LB Larry Foote inactive for Week 17.
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Cardinals | Friday practice report for Week 17 Fri Dec 26, 06:21 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Larry Foote (knee) did not practice Friday, Dec. 26, and is doubtful for the team's Week 16 game. S Deone Bucannon (knee), TE John Carlson (calf), G Jonathan Cooper (wrist) and DT Dan Williams (foot) all were limited in practice and are questionable. LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee), WR Jaron Brown (foot), DE Calais Campbell (hip), S Rashad Johnson (ankle), G Ted Larsen (shoulder), S Tyrann Mathieu (thumb) and LB Matt Shaughnessy (shoulder) all fully practiced and are probable.
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Cardinals | No timetable for Drew Stanton Fri Dec 26, 05:21 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) is out indefinitely after having his right knee scoped Wednesday, Dec. 24, after he showed up with some swelling, according to sources. He is currently on antibiotics, and the team is waiting to see how he recovers. A Cardinals official said 'there is a realistic chance for him to return' this year. Stanton was dealing with an infection in his knee.
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton had knee surgery Fri Dec 26, 11:46 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) had arthroscopic surgery to fight an infection in his knee, according to a league source. Stanton may be done for the year.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals are very likely starting Ryan Lindley in a playoff game next week. The Cardinals could look into signing Dennis Dixon, who knows the Bruce Arians offense from their time together in Pittsburgh and earlier this year on the Arizona roster, or perhaps look to another veteran free agent to set up a storybook narrative for the wild card game at the NFC South champ next week. |
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton misses practice Thu Dec 25, 08:28 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 25.
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Cardinals | No limitations for Larry Fitzgerald Thu Dec 25, 08:24 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Dec. 25.
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald is nothing but a desperation play with Ryan Lindley at quarterback. |
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Cardinals | Thursday practice report Thu Dec 25, 08:18 PM
Arizona Cardinals SS Deone Bucannon (knee), LB Larry Foote (knee) and DT Dan Williams (foot) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 25. WR Jaron Brown (toe), DE Calais Campbell (hip), TE John Carlson (calf), OG Jonathan Cooper (wrist), FS Rashad Johnson (ankle), C Ted Larsen (shoulder) and LB Matt Shaughnessy (shoulder) were limited participants, and LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee) and FS Tyrann Mathieu (thumb) were full participants.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals could win the #1 seed with some help, but it much more likely that they are the five seed and will travel to the NFC south winner, so there's little reason them to push injured players in Week 17. |
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Cardinals | Ryan Lindley to start Thu Dec 25, 02:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Ryan Lindley will start the team's Week 17 game against the San Francisco 49ers.
| Footballguys view: That's a quick hook for Logan Thomas. We didn't even get through the week of practice, and the Cardinals have decided that Lindley is the better start. |
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Cardinals | Wednesday practice report for Week 17 Wed Dec 24, 05:25 PM
Arizona Cardinals S Deone Bucannon (knee), TE John Carlson (calf) and LB Larry Foote (knee) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 24. LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee), WR Jaron Brown (foot), DE Calais Campbell (hip), G Jonathan Cooper (wrist), S Rashad Johnson (ankle), G Ted Larsen (shoulder) and LB Matt Shaughnessy (shoulder) all were limited. S Tyrann Mathieu (thumb) fully practiced.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald fully practices Wed Dec 24, 05:03 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 24.
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Cardinals | Andre Ellington should be ready Wed Dec 24, 02:48 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington (hernia) has been spending time on a stationary bike has part of his rehab and expects to be ready for the start of offseason workouts.
| Footballguys view: Ellington was never fully healthy this year. It will be good to see him at full strength next season. However, the Cardinals are likely to limit his touches by using Ellington in a RBBC. |
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton may be ready for playoffs Wed Dec 24, 12:49 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) will receive some practice time this week and has around an 85 percent chance of being ready for the team's first playoff game, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: The Carindals are hoping that's the case. Logan Thomas or Ryan Lindley don't give them much of a chance to win in the postseason. |
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Cardinals | Jonathan Cooper has new cast Mon Dec 22, 06:12 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Jonathan Cooper (wrist) has a new cast, and head coach Bruce Arians said the team will determine if Cooper can play in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Link to story Cardinals | Drew Stanton won't play in Week 17 Mon Dec 22, 06:11 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) will not be ready to start in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: We'll see strong-armed rookie Logan Thomas as the starter this week. The team is hoping that Stanton can be ready to play in the team's first playoff game, whether it's in the wild card or divisional round. Stanton had some swelling in his right knee after a practice last week, but the swelling went down quickly. |
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Cardinals | Logan Thomas named starter Mon Dec 22, 04:10 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals QB Logan Thomas has been named the starting quarterback for Week 17, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: Thomas has a rocket arm, but he has little control as a passer. He's incredibly athletic and can pick up plenty of yards as a rusher. We're not expecting much from the Cardinals offense with Thomas as the starter. |
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald not fully healthy Mon Dec 22, 02:25 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald's (knee) knee is only 70 percent at this point, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald has been a trooper in playing through this injury. Watching him each week, it's clear to see that he's nowhere near full strength. |
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Cardinals | Drew Stanton expected to practice Mon Dec 22, 02:20 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (knee) is expected to receive some practice time this week, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: The team is hopeful that Stanton can return for the playoffs. He's their best shot in the postseason, but rookie Logan Thomas will be the starter in Week 17. |
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Cardinals | Logan Thomas may receive start Mon Dec 22, 02:04 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Logan Thomas could be the starting quarterback for Week 17, but head coach Bruce Arians has not made a decision. Arians said he is leaning toward Thomas for the start. Arians said things could change if Thomas does not practice well this week and that Thomas would be on a short leash if he receives the start.
Link to story Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald still in AZ's plans Mon Dec 22, 01:04 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald will be with the team for at least another season, according to general manager Steve Keim. Keim said the team has already 'baked' Fitzgerald's $23.6 million cap hit in their 2015 financials. 'We have to make good business decisions,' Keim said. 'I don't think it's any secret that we said all along that it's our intent to have Larry Fitzgerald retire a Cardinal.'
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald is scheduled to make $16.25 million next season, but he could still be traded or rework his contract. |
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