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Cardinals | Arizona makes several roster moves Wed Sep 28, 11:44 PM
The Arizona Cardinals signed LS Aaron Brewer and P Ryan Quigley, who will serve as the new holder. The team also placed LB Alani Fua (undisclosed) on the Reserve/Injured list, and they also added free-agent LB Joplo Bartu (Falcons) Wednesday, Sept. 28.
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Cardinals | Michael Floyd is limited participant Wed Sep 28, 09:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (concussion) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 28, as he recovers from a concussion.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald able to practice fully Wed Sep 28, 09:51 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 28.
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Cardinals | Arizona practice report for Wednesday Wed Sep 28, 09:50 PM
Arizona Cardinals P Drew Butler (calf) and DT Frostee Rucker (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 28. CB Justin Bethel (foot), S Tyvon Branch (groin), LB Markus Golden (shoulder), LB Kareem Martin (knee), S Tyrann Mathieu (knee) and OG Evan Mathis (toe) were listed as limited participants, while TE Darren Fells (back) and DT Robert Nkemdiche (ankle) were listed as full participants.
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Cardinals | David Johnson is an every-down back Tue Sep 27, 11:13 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson played 79 of a possible 82 snaps against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3. RBs Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington logged just three and one, respectively.
| Footballguys view: Any concern about Johnson splitting time in the backfield has been squashed this year. David Johnson is a star player, and he's the centerpiece of the Cardinals offense. While they are struggling in the passing game at times, Johnson is solid on the ground. He's also one of the best receivers out of the backfield in the league. There is no doubt that Johnson is a set-it-and-forget-it starter each week for fantasy owners. |
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Cardinals | Michael Floyd could be cleared soon Tue Sep 27, 08:46 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (concussion) could be cleared as early as Thursday, Sept. 29, according to head coach Bruce Arians. Floyd has already been cleared for non-contact activities.
| Footballguys view: His status for Week 4 is up in the air right now. The Cardinals are at home this week to take on the Rams, and having Floyd out there would boost the passing game. It sounds like he may be available, but we'll have more information on Friday. |
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Cardinals | Ifeanyi Momah joins active roster Tue Sep 27, 08:23 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Ifeanyi Momah was signed to the active roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Ifeanyi Momah player page Cardinals | Troy Niklas placed on IR Tue Sep 27, 05:41 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Troy Niklas (wrist) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 27.
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Cardinals | Two Cardinals have significant injuries Mon Sep 26, 04:43 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Troy Niklas (wrist) is dealing with what could be a severe wrist injury, while P Drew Butler (Achilles', ankle) will miss some time with a sprained Achilles' tendon and ankle injury, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
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Cardinals | Michael Floyd in concussion protocol Mon Sep 26, 03:32 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd (head) was cleared on the sideline to reenter the game in Week 3 Buffalo Bills, but he experienced a headache on Monday, Sept. 26, and entered the league's concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: This situation needs to be monitored. Floyd doesn't have a history of concussions, but the team is obviously being cautious with him now after experiencing a headache on Monday. We should know more about his availability later in the week. |
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald catches seven passes Sun Sep 25, 05:22 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald caught seven passes for 60 yards against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald wasn't able to score, but he still showed that he's a high floor PPR receiver as Carson Palmer's clear #1 receiver at this point in the season. |
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Cardinals | Michael Floyd has solid outing Sun Sep 25, 05:15 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd caught four passes for 65 yards against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Floyd was able to get a decent stat line in the Cardinals futile comeback attempt, but it has been very rough opening to the season for him. He's only a what the heck flex until he and the Cardinals recapture their 2015 second half form. |
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Cardinals | John Brown posts 70 yards Sun Sep 25, 05:11 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR John Brown caught six passes for 70 yards against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Brown was the only bright spot in a tough day for the Cardinals offense. He is back in WR3/Flex consideration as the Cardinals welcome the Rams to Glendale next week. |
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Cardinals | David Johnson scores twice Sun Sep 25, 05:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3. He also caught three passes for 28 yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: Johnson didn't get consistent gains early to put the Cardinals in good down and distance situations, but he was able to get going on a distance touchdown and he showed that he is one of the only game script proof backs in the NFL. He's looking like an elite fantasy RB1 heading into a matchup against the Rams. |
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Cardinals | Carson Palmer struggles in Week 3 Sun Sep 25, 04:58 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer went 26-for-50 for 287 yards and four interceptions against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Palmer was a disaster as the running game failed to put him in good down and distances and the receivers couldn't get open downfield. Worries about his game degrading from the preseason aren't going away after this performance against a Bills defense that Ryan Fitzpatrick dismantled ten days ago. Los Angeles and their sometimes strong defense comes to town next week in a game that will test our ability to trust him in our lineups. |
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Cardinals | Week 3 Inactives Sun Sep 25, 11:40 AM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared OG Evan Mathis, DL Frostee Rucker, DL Kareem Martin, SS Marqui Christian, DL Olsen Pierre, DL Robert Nkemdiche, DT Xavier Williams inactive for Week 3.
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Cardinals | Robert Nkemdiche unlikely to play Sun Sep 25, 10:17 AM
Arizona Cardinals DT Robert Nkemdiche (ankle) is expected to be inactive for Week 3's game against the Buffalo Bills, according to a source.
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Cardinals | Evan Mathis has turf toe Sat Sep 24, 07:30 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Evan Mathis (foot, toe) suffered turf toe during the team's Week 2 game and also suffered a mid-foot sprain in the first game of the season. Mathis has been ruled out for Week 3.
Link to story Cardinals | Friday injury report for Arizona Fri Sep 23, 07:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Evan Mathis (foot, toe) has been ruled out for Week 3. LB Kareem Martin (knee) and DT Frostee Rucker (knee) are listed as doubtful, while DT Robert Nkemdiche (ankle) and CB Justin Bethel (foot) are listed as questionable. Mathis, Martin and Rucker did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 23, while Bethel and Nkemdiche were limited during practice. FS Tyrann Mathieu (knee), LB Kevin Minter (ankle), WR JJ Nelson (shoulder) and OT Jared Veldheer (leg) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald should play Fri Sep 23, 07:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 23, and is not on the injury report for Week 3.
Larry Fitzgerald player page Cardinals | No limitations for Larry Fitzgerald Thu Sep 22, 08:14 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Sept. 22.
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald has been on a tear so far, and we expect him to continue that. He's a great WR2 play against a defense which was destroyed by the Jets last week and has allowed an average of 297.5 net passing yards over the first two games. |
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Cardinals | Thursday practice report for Arizona Thu Sep 22, 08:08 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Kareem Martin (knee), OG Evan Mathis (foot, toe) and DT Frostee Rucker (knee) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 22. CB Justin Bethel (foot), DT Robert Nkemdiche (ankle), and FS Tyrann Mathieu (knee) were limited participants, and LB Kevin Minter (ankle), WR J.J. Nelson (shoulder) and OT Jared Veldheer (leg) were full participants.
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Tyrann Mathieu player page
Justin Bethel player page
Kevin Minter player page
Robert Nkemdiche player page
Cardinals | Patrick Peterson to cover top WR Wed Sep 21, 11:09 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson is expected to cover Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins (foot) in their Week 3 game, according to FS Tyrann Mathieu.
| Footballguys view: We were already down on Watkins potential this week as he doesn't look right while he continues to deal with this foot injury. With Peterson on him, it's better to find help elsewhere in Week 3. |
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Cardinals | Wednesday injury report for Arizona Wed Sep 21, 05:48 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Kareem Martin (knee), OG Evan Mathis (foot, toe) and DT Frostee Rucker (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21. CB Justin Bethel (foot), FS Tyrann Mathieu (knee), DT Robert Nkemdiche (ankle) and OT Jared Veldheer (leg) were limited during practice, while WR JJ Nelson (shoulder) and LB Kevin Minter (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Tyrann Mathieu player page
Justin Bethel player page
Kevin Minter player page
J.J. Nelson player page
Robert Nkemdiche player page
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald limited Wed Sep 21, 05:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 21.
| Footballguys view: Just a half day (basically) for the veteran star WR. Get him in your lineup as a WR1 in Week 3 against a bad Bills defense. |
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Cardinals | Brandon Z. Williams still listed as starter Tue Sep 20, 11:12 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Brandon Z. Williams was still listed as the starter on the team's Week 3 depth chart. This despite the rookie playing just 27 snaps in Week 2 while CB Marcus Cooper was on the field for 65.
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Cardinals | D.J. Swearinger cleared to return Sun Sep 18, 07:33 PM
Arizona Cardinals SS D.J. Swearinger (head) left the Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he was evaluated for concussion. After a brief absence he was able to return.
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Cardinals | Week 2 Inactives Sun Sep 18, 02:57 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared OT Cole Toner, DL Frostee Rucker, WR JJ Nelson, DL Kareem Martin, SS Marqui Christian, DL Olsen Pierre, DL Robert Nkemdiche inactive for Week 2.
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Cardinals | Arizona's Friday injury report Fri Sep 16, 07:45 PM
Arizona Cardinals DT Frostee Rucker (knee) and LB Kareem Martin (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 16, and have been ruled out for Week 2. OG Evan Mathis (foot), WR JJ Nelson (shoulder), DT Robert Nkemdiche (ankle) and RB Stepfan Taylor (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. CB Justin Bethel (foot), WR Jaron Brown (ankle), P Drew Butler (ankle), FS Tyrann Mathieu (knee) and LB Kevin Minter (ankle) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Robert Nkemdiche player page
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald practices in full Fri Sep 16, 07:39 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 16, and is not on the injury report for Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald has an excellent matchup against a Bucs secondary that gave up big plays to Mohamed Sanu and Julio Jones on lapses in Week 1. |
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald still limited Thu Sep 15, 11:47 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Sept. 15.
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald has always been one of the best at playing through injuries and maintaining a high level of play. He's a good start this week vs. a Tampa secondary that is subject to major lapses. |
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Cardinals | Thursday practice report for Arizona Thu Sep 15, 11:42 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Kareem Martin (knee), FS Tyrann Mathieu (knee) and DT Frostee Rucker (knee) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 15. OG Evan Mathis (foot), LB Kevin Minter (ankle), RB Stepfan Taylor (knee), WR Jaron Brown (ankle) and WR J.J. Nelson (shoulder) were limited participants, and P Drew Butler (ankle) and CB Justin Bethel (foot) were full participants.
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Justin Bethel player page
Kevin Minter player page
Stepfan Taylor player page
Jaron Brown player page
Cardinals | Wednesday injury report for Arizona Wed Sep 14, 07:58 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Kareem Martin (knee), OG Evan Mathis (foot), WR JJ Nelson (shoulder) and DT Frostee Rucker (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 14. RB Stepfan Taylor (knee) was limited during practice, while CB Justin Bethel (foot) and P Drew Butler (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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J.J. Nelson player page
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald limited Wed Sep 14, 07:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 14.
| Footballguys view: Keep an eye on Fitzgerald's practice status on Friday. He should perform like a high-end WR2 against the Bucs on Sunday. |
Cardinals | Frostee Rucker out with MCL injury Tue Sep 13, 11:23 PM
Arizona Cardinals DL Frostee Rucker (knee) will miss two to three weeks with an MCL injury, according to head coach Bruce Arians. Rucker injured the knee in Week 1.
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Cardinals | Tyrann Mathieu plays every snap Tue Sep 13, 11:21 PM
Arizona Cardinals FS Tyrann Mathieu was on the field for all 71 of the team's defensive snaps in Week 1, according to ESPN's John Clayton. There had been some question as to how much Mathieu would play leading up to the game.
| Footballguys view: So much for easing him back. 'Honey Badger' is a playmaker, and it's tough to keep a guy like him off the field. |
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Cardinals | Evan Mathis will miss some time Tue Sep 13, 06:15 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Evan Mathis (foot) will miss between one and four weeks with a sprained foot.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona makes two roster moves Tue Sep 13, 04:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marquis Bundy re-signed to the practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Link to story Cardinals | Chris Hubert released Tue Sep 13, 02:19 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Chris Hubert was released from the practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Link to story Cardinals | Aaron Murray let go Mon Sep 12, 04:01 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Aaron Murray was released from the practice squad Monday, Sept. 12.
| Footballguys view: Murray was always an interesting fit under Bruce Arians. While Arians likes to go deep, Murray has limited arm strength and gets by on short-to-intermediate accuracy. We'll see if someone picks him up as a camp arm. |
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Cardinals | Evan Mathis had MRI Mon Sep 12, 03:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Evan Mathis (foot) is awaiting results of an MRI on his injured foot suffered Sunday, Sept. 11, against the New England Patriots.
Link to story Cardinals | Frostee Rucker leaves game Mon Sep 12, 12:51 AM
Arizona Cardinals DT Frostee Rucker (knee) left the Week 1 game against the New England Patriots due to a left knee injury.
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Cardinals | Evan Mathis able to return Sun Sep 11, 10:27 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals OG Evan Mathis (foot) was able to return in the second half of the Week 1 game against the New England Patriots.
Link to story Cardinals | JJ Nelson questionable to return Sun Sep 11, 09:37 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR JJ Nelson (shoulder) suffered a left shoulder injury in the Week 1 game against the New England Patriots and is questionable to return.
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Cardinals | Evan Mathis goes to locker room Sun Sep 11, 09:36 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Evan Mathis (leg) left the Week 1 game against the New England Patriots in the first half due to an apparent lower leg injury. He was taken on a cart to the locker room.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona Week 1 inactives Sun Sep 11, 07:34 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Marqui Christian, LB Kareem Martin (knee), DT Olsen Pierre, DE Ed Stinson, RB Stepfan Taylor (knee), OG Cole Toner and DT Xavier Williams are inactive for Week 1 against the New England Patriots.
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Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald may retire after 2016 Sun Sep 11, 10:39 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has reportedly told people close to him that 2016 will be his final season.
| Footballguys view: Jaron Brown was already an interesting player in dynasty leagues because of Michael Floyd's free agent status. Now he could be in line for an even better chance to play significant snaps next year. Fitzgerald will still be a strong WR3 play this year with a high floor, but this is not the first time we've heard that he could retire after this season. |
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Cardinals | Tyrann Mathieu unsure about Week 1 role Sat Sep 10, 02:14 PM
Arizona Cardinals S Tyrann Mathieu appeared to express some doubt regarding how many snaps he would be able to play Week 1 versus the New England Patriots, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss.
| Footballguys view: We could see Mathieu limited during the first portion of the season. It sounds like Bruce Arians expects Mathieu to play almost every snap, but we are not as confident. |
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Cardinals | Arizona's Friday injury report Fri Sep 9, 06:34 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Kareem Martin (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 9, and has been ruled out for Week 1. RB Stepfan Taylor (knee), LB Lamar Louis (knee) and CB Justin Bethel (foot) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. LB Alex Okafor (biceps) and DT Frostee Rucker (neck) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Cardinals | Arizona practice report for Thursday Thu Sep 8, 09:58 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Justin Bethel (foot), LB Lamar Louis (knee), DL Frostee Rucker (neck) and RB Stepfan Taylor (knee) were limited participants in practice Thursday, Sept. 8. LB Alex Okafor (biceps) was a full participant, and DL Kareem Martin (knee) did not practice.
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