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Cardinals | Kyler Murray to play more in preseason game Sat Aug 17, 04:10 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray will play at least the first half of the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 24, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
| Footballguys view: We want to see how Murray responds after struggling against the Raiders in week two of the preseason. Murray is a quick learner, so he has to take what he learned the last time out and improve. The Raiders confused Murray with some coverage and blitz schemes on Thursday night. Fantasy GMs have been going wild about Murray in drafts, and he's got a current ADP of QB9 (8.03) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Kyler Murray player page
Cardinals | Robert Alford injured Fri Aug 16, 08:12 AM
Arizona Cardinals CB Robert Alford (leg) suffered a tibia fracture Thursday, Aug. 15, and could miss at least the first half of the season. CBs Tramaine Brock and Byron Murphy are expected to fill in.
Link to storyTramaine Brock player page
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Cardinals | Bad news for Robert Alford Thu Aug 15, 11:54 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Robert Alford (leg) is likely to miss an 'extended amount of time' after suffering a leg injury in a 33-26 preseason loss to the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals are now down their top two corners for the beginning of the season through the first six game after Alford fractured his tibia. They will be a target at lineup setting time and in DFS lineups. |
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Cardinals | Long score for Andy Isabella Thu Aug 15, 11:29 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Andy Isabella's caught one of his four targets for a 59-yard touchdown in a 33-26 preseason loss to the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: Isabella came in with the backups, but he will push for playing time if he keeps making big plays in the preseason. |
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray roughed up Thu Aug 15, 11:17 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray completed three of his eight passes for 12 yards and rushed once for four yards in a 33-26 preseason loss to the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Aug. 15. He was also sacked twice.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals offense looked overwhelmed. Cam Newton's first preseason was a disaster so we can't read too much into this, but if the trend continues, it could be a bad indicator for this new offense. |
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Cardinals | Corey Liuget visiting Cards Thu Aug 15, 09:00 AM
Free-agent DT Corey Liuget (Chargers) is visiting the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals sorely need help on the defensive line with the release of both Robert Nkemdiche and Darius Philon this summer. |
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Cardinals | Justin Pugh out another week Mon Aug 12, 10:08 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Justin Pugh (shoulder) will not return to the field this week, but the team hopes he will be available for the third preseason game.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona scoops up Jeff Holland Mon Aug 12, 05:09 PM
Free-agent LB Jeff Holland (Broncos) was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, Aug. 12.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona brings back Pasoni Tasini Sun Aug 11, 03:25 PM
Free-agent DE Pasoni Tasini (Cardinals) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Aug. 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Brandon Williams activated Sun Aug 11, 02:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Brandon Williams (back) on Sunday, Aug. 11, was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to story Cardinals | Charles Clay comes off PUP Sun Aug 11, 01:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Charles Clay (knee) was activated from the the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Sunday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: Clay is versatile and could be an interesting piece in the air raid if he stays healthy. That has been the problem, however, for most of his career. |
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Cardinals | Byron Murphy back at practice Sat Aug 10, 09:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Byron Murphy (foot) returned to practice Saturday, Aug. 10.
Link to story Cardinals | Kevin White ruled out Sat Aug 10, 09:29 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Kevin White (hamstring) has been ruled out for the preseason game against the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: White was added to deep sleeper lists when he landed in the first pure air raid offense after playing in the scheme at West Virginia, but this hamstring issue probably has him on the outside looking in at final cuts. |
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Cardinals | Andy Isabella favoring knee Sat Aug 10, 09:13 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Andy Isabella (knee) was wearing a sleeve on his right knee during practice Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Cardinals | Arizona parts with Darius Philon Sat Aug 10, 07:19 PM
Arizona Cardinals DE Darius Philon was released Saturday, Aug.10.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals have now released a projected starting defensive end and a defensive end that was going to be back by midseason to take significant snaps (Robert Nkemdiche). Rookie Zach Allen is going to be a crucial player for an overworked defensive line. |
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Cardinals | Wes Hills scores Fri Aug 9, 11:52 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB Wes Hills rushed eight times for 37 yards and a touchdown in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 8.
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray efficient Fri Aug 9, 11:51 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray was 6-for-7 for 44 yards in his preseason debut Thursday, Aug. 8.
| Footballguys view: Murray played sound safe football and didn't really test the defense in the middle of the field. We hope to see him do more in the next two preseason games, but we probably won't see the offense the Cardinals will show the Lions in Week 1. |
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Cardinals | Trent Sherfield catches eye of HC Fri Aug 9, 02:30 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Trent Sherfield drew praise from head coach Kliff Kingsbury after catching four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown in a 17-13 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Aug. 8. 'He just keeps getting better,' Kingsbury said. 'Very solid player. Had a great play on special teams. Heck of a catch on that touchdown and shows up and works every day.'
| Footballguys view: The wide receiver positions after Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk are wide open, so Sherfield has a chance for significant playing time if he can keep it up. He should be a waiver wire watch list player if he makes the team. |
Cardinals | Andy Isabella back next week Fri Aug 9, 02:13 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Andy Isabella (knee) is expected to play in the second preseason game, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
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Cardinals | Soft tissue injury for Byron Murphy Fri Aug 9, 02:11 AM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals CB Byron Murphy (foot) missed the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 8, because of a soft tissue injury in his right foot, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
Link to story Cardinals | Hamstring injury for Kevin White Fri Aug 9, 02:09 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Kevin White (hamstring) did not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 8, because of a hamstring injury, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
Link to storyKevin White player page
Cardinals | Byron Murphy in a boot Thu Aug 8, 09:36 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Byron Murphy (foot) was spotted wearing a walking boot on his right foot ahead of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Aug. 8.
| Footballguys view: Murphy was a candidate to replace Patrick Peterson in the starting lineup during this six game suspension and was going to play a large role in the secondary in any event. If this affects his Week 1 availability, bump up Matthew Stafford and the Lions receivers. |
Cardinals | Two players should be fine Tue Aug 6, 10:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Ricky Seals-Jones (hand) and OT Marcus Gilbert (groin) left practice early Monday, Aug. 6, but both players are expected to be fine, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
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Cardinals | Andy Isabella back to work Tue Aug 6, 03:54 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Andy Isabella (knee) returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 6.
| Footballguys view: Isabella only missed a few days of camp with this knee injury. The rookie from UMASS has speed to burn and is an exciting downfield option for the Cardinals offense. The room is cramped further with the addition of Michael Crabtree on Monday. We'll see how the pecking order shapes up behind starters Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk. |
Andy Isabella player page
Cardinals | Michael Crabtree doesn't sign with Cards Tue Aug 6, 08:15 AM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Michael Crabtree (Ravens) was unable to agree to terms with the Arizona Cardinals and left without signing.
| Footballguys view: Crabtree might be overplaying his hand as the two sides were unable to agree about money. If another team has a key injury at wide receiver or otherwise sours on their current group, he'll have more leverage, but this could also be the only offer he gets this month. |
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Cardinals | Marcus Gilbert leaves practice Mon Aug 5, 10:47 PM
Arizona Cardinals OT Marcus Gilbert (undisclosed) left practice early Monday, Aug. 5, after suffering an apparent injury.
Link to story Cardinals | Chad Williams back on field Mon Aug 5, 10:46 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Chad Williams (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 5, after missing around a week because of his injury.
| Footballguys view: Williams will be hard pressed to make the Cardinals 53-man roster this year. They added three interesting rookie wide receivers this year (Andy Isabella, Hakeem Butler, Keesean Johnson) and the Cardinals signed veteran Michael Crabtree on Monday. |
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Cardinals | Arizona adds Michael Crabtree Mon Aug 5, 07:28 PM
Free-agent WR Michael Crabtree (Ravens) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Aug. 5, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: It's an ...interesting move for the Cardinals. Crabtree should know the Texas Tech concepts that Kliff Kingsbury is bringing to the NFL this year as both of them were Red Raiders in college. Now 32-years old, Crabtree may not have much left in the tank and is not a lock for the 53-man roster. The Cardinals have Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk at the top of the depth chart. Crabtree will compete with the rookie trio of KeeSean Johnson, Hakeem Butler and Andy Isabella to establish a pecking order. |
Michael Crabtree player page
Cardinals | Justin Pugh to miss a couple of weeks Mon Aug 5, 02:28 PM
Arizona Cardinals OG Justin Pugh (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during a scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 3, and will be sidelined at least a 'couple of weeks,' according to Pro Football Talk's Darin Gantt.
| Footballguys view: Pugh is one of the best players on the Cardinals line, so this hurts. He had trouble staying healthy last year too. |
Cardinals | Hakeem Butler has work to do Sun Aug 4, 10:32 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Hakeem Butler has had problems 'holding onto the ball' during training camp, according to Scott Bordow of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Butler has alternated spectacular plays and drops on routine passes. He has to become more consistent to get playing time, but the hope is that the lapses will lessen as he becomes more experienced. |
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Cardinals | Andy Isabella battling drops Sun Aug 4, 10:22 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Andy Isabella has 'dropped too many passes' so far during training camp, according to Scott Bordow of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Isabella was considered a favorite to get the most snaps of the rookie wideouts in Arizona because he was the highest pick, but he hasn't had a good summer. His speed is still very exciting and a big play waiting to happen, but he might be slow to develop in a new offensive scheme. |
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Cardinals | KeeSean Johnson set to start? Sun Aug 4, 09:53 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR KeeSean Johnson is one of the 'clear' top-three receivers, according to Scott Bordow of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: This continues a very strong summer from Johnson. He is taking to the offense quickly and should be on your late round PPR sleeper list. |
KeeSean Johnson player page
Cardinals | Kevin White a starter? Sat Aug 3, 10:48 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Kevin White is listed as the No. 3 receiver on Arizona's first depth chart.
| Footballguys view: Preliminary depth charts are very unreliable, but White is at least in the range of making the team on this news, and he has air raid experience from his time at West Virginia. If he makes the team and is in line to get snaps, we'll keep him on the waiver wire watch list. |
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Cardinals | Arizona signs four players Fri Aug 2, 05:50 PM
Free-agent WR Isaac Zico (Titans), OG Parker Ehinger (Jaguars) and LB Hayes Pullard (Chargers) as well as undrafted free-agent OT Pat Lawrence (Baylor) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Friday, Aug. 2. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived RB Xavier Turner and OT Tariq Cole.
Link to storyHayes Pullard player page
Cardinals | Andy Isabella sidelined Fri Aug 2, 02:04 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Andy Isabella (knee) is dealing with a 'minor knee issue' but should be back 'sooner than later,' according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Isabella is expected to be ready for the team's first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 8, although Kingsbury told reporters the team will not 'press it.'
| Footballguys view: Isabella missing time won't help his bid to get off of the second team. He's still a stash in redraft leagues as a potential big play threat in this offense, but KeeSean Johnson's value continues to grow in one of the best stories of Arizona camp. |
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray adjusting to speed Fri Aug 2, 12:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray said he is feeling comfortable overall but added he is still adjusting to the speed of the NFL game. 'I think that's probably one of the biggest adjustments is windows are tighter,' Murray said Thursday, Aug. 1. 'You got to anticipate things a lot more. But that makes it fun. College, you know, dudes would be wide open. It'd be really easy stuff like that. It's part of being in the NFL.'
| Footballguys view: This is something Murray can really only adjust to on the job in the regular season, although defenses will also have to adjust to him. This will be one of the best stories to watch this season to see who has the upper hand and how it changes over the course of the year. |
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Cardinals | Chad Williams remains sidelined Wed Jul 31, 07:26 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Chad Williams (undisclosed) has been sidelined since the start of training camp because of a lower body injury.
Link to storyChad Williams player page
Cardinals | Jeremy Vujnovich activated Wed Jul 31, 02:37 AM
Arizona Cardinals OG Jeremy Vujnovich (undisclosed) was activated from the Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday, July 30.
Link to story Cardinals | KeeSean Johnson impressing Arizona Tue Jul 30, 10:04 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR KeeSean Johnson 'continues to shine' during the early part of training camp, according to Mike Jurecki of the team's website.
| Footballguys view: There's a lot to like about the rookie. Johnson was a star at Fresno State and showed off a great size/speed/length combination in college. He's not quite as fast as you need for a deep threat and his routes need to be refined, but Johnson is a deep dynasty prospect we certainly appreciate. |
KeeSean Johnson player page
Cardinals | Kyler Murray already commanding offense Tue Jul 30, 06:21 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray already has a full understanding of the offense he's expected to lead from Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season, according to teammate WR Larry Fitzgerald. 'I've never seen a quarterback come in so quickly and be able to command an offense,' Fitzgerald said. 'I mean, from Day 1, he's out there checking the different plays, sliding the line, different protections, getting us in screens when blitzes are coming. His understanding of the offense is crazy. 'I think that's going to give us a great advantage, to play fast from the first preseason game all the way to the start of the regular season and giving him the keys to the car and letting him is going to be great for us.'
| Footballguys view: Murray has made some great plays in drills during training camp. We're excited to see the No. 1 overall pick from day one, and Fantasy GMs know there's value there. He has a current ADP of QB9 (8.08) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Cardinals | Dante Booker ready to return Tue Jul 30, 05:19 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Dante Booker (knee) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, July 30.
Link to story Cardinals | Dante Booker ready to return Tue Jul 30, 05:08 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Dante Booker (knee) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, July 30.
Link to story Cardinals | Andre Branch finds home in Arizona Tue Jul 30, 05:05 PM
Free-agent LB Andre Branch (Dolphins) signed an undisclosed contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, July 30.
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Cardinals | Matt Longacre released Sun Jul 28, 04:07 PM
The Arizona Cardinals released LB Matt Longacre Sunday, July 28. He was signed Wednesday, July 24.
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Cardinals | Robert Nkemdiche let go Sun Jul 28, 02:44 AM
Arizona Cardinals DL Robert Nkemdiche was released Saturday, July 27.
| Footballguys view: This is not a surprise after he showed up out of shape. Nkemdiche has a rare combination of size and athleticism, but was considered a big risk when he was taken near the end of the first round. If he gets back in football shape, he may get another shot elsewhere. |
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Cardinals | D.J. Swearinger day-to-day Sat Jul 27, 07:24 PM
Arizona Cardinals S D.J. Swearinger (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day because of a soft tissue injury.
| Footballguys view: Fifth round supplemental pick Jalen Thompson could get some extra reps while Swearinger is out. The Cardinals secondary needs all of their top players to stay healthy to survive while Patrick Peterson misses the first six games. |
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Cardinals | Dennis Gardeck to work with starters Sat Jul 27, 07:14 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Dennis Gardeck is working at inside linebacker with the first-team defense since LB Haason Reddick (knee) is sidelined.
| Footballguys view: While Gardeck gets on the deep IDP league radar on this news, it highlights just how thin the Cardinals defense is. They are going to give up a lot of points this year without any key injuries, and could be majorly compromised while Patrick Peterson is suspended for six games. |
Cardinals | Haason Reddick undergoes surgery Sat Jul 27, 02:13 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Haason Reddick (knee) recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and will be sidelined for a few weeks, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
| Footballguys view: Reddick is slated to play inside linebacker in the 3-4 scheme the Cardinals are switching back to under new defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. He hasn't produced like a first round pick yet, and this will slow his acclimation to his new role. |
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Cardinals | Brooks Reed ready to practice Sat Jul 27, 01:18 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Brooks Reed (hip) was removed from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday, July 27.
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Cardinals | Brooks Reed should return soon Fri Jul 26, 06:39 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Brooks Reed (hip) should be removed from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list in the near future, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
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