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Linebacker Jasper Brinkley Hoping to Start for Arizona Cardinals
April 14th, 2013 at 8:17 AM
***PHOTO1***When free agent linebacker Jasper Brinkley signed with the Arizona Cardinals last month, he did so with an eye towards a starting job on Bruce Arians' squad. The Red Birds did not re-sign linebacker Paris Lenon so Brinkley is working hard in the off season to earn that starting role. “He has...

Arizona Cardinals’ Daryl Washington Suspended Four Games for Violating NFL’s Substance Abuse Policy
April 4th, 2013 at 5:16 AM
***PHOTO1***Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Daryl Washington has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. It is not known exactly what Washington did to warrant the suspension. Washington signed a six-year contract extension last September, which includes a $10 million bonus due...

Arizona Cardinals Announce Very Important 2013 Off-season Dates
March 30th, 2013 at 7:26 AM
***PHOTO1***It's been quite a hectic March for the Arizona Cardinals. They signed 11 free agents, let some key veterans go and are now preparing for the NFL Draft which beckons in a few weeks. Now that April is almost here and the weather in the valley continues to get warmer and warmer,...

Arizona Cardinals Ink Safety Jonathon Amaya to a One-year Pact
March 28th, 2013 at 5:46 AM
***PHOTO1***The Arizona Cardinals continue to improve their secondary and special teams by signing free agent safety Jonathon Amaya to a one-year contract. The University of Nevada product is the 11th free agent signed by the Red Birds since the NFL free agency period began on Mar. 12. The three-year veteran played in...

Arizona Cardinals’ O’Brien Schofield Cleared to Start Running
March 24th, 2013 at 9:35 AM
***PHOTO1***His season ended much too soon in 2012. He's now on the road to recovery. Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker O'Brien Schofield announced on Twitter that he is getting closer to returning to the football field by starting to run and doing some selective drills. It's finally some good news for the University...

Arizona Cardinals Have Had Quite a Busy March So Far
March 23rd, 2013 at 9:51 AM
***PHOTO1***The Arizona Cardinals have had quite a busy March, that's for sure. Nine free agents have been signed, several veteran players have been released and preparation is in full swing for next month's NFL Draft. Among the notable free agents signed since the start of NFL free agency on Mar. 12...

Arizona Cardinals Agree to Terms with Defensive Lineman Frostee Rucker
March 22nd, 2013 at 6:52 AM
***PHOTO1***The Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent defensive lineman Frostee Rucker to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 29-year-old Rucker started all 16 games for the Cleveland Browns last season and can play both defensive end and defensive tackle. The USC product had 48 tackles and...

Arizona Cardinals Sign Cornerback Antoine Cason to One-Year Contract
March 16th, 2013 at 7:36 AM
***PHOTO1***The Arizona Cardinals continue to build their defensive secondary. Former San Diego Chargers cornerback Antoine Cason has been signed to a one-year contract with the Red Birds. Cason is expected to make about $2 million this coming season and that salary could increase based on incentive clauses. The former University of Arizona...

Arizona Cardinals Sign LB Jasper Brinkley; Expected to Release Kevin Kolb
March 14th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Arizona Cardinals continued their free agent shopping spree by signing linebacker Jasper Brinkley to a two-year contract. Brinkley formerly played for the Minnesota Vikings and is expected to take the place of Paris Lenon as strong inside linebacker. A fifth round pick out of the University of South Carolina in 2009, Brinkley...

Rashard Mendenhall Scheduled to Meet with Arizona Cardinals Today
March 13th, 2013 at 6:36 AM
***PHOTO1*** Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is scheduled to meet with the Arizona Cardinals later today. The free agent running back may also visit the Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets. The University of Illinois product has rushed for 3,549 yards and scored 29 touchdowns in five seasons with...

Kruger, Davis Among Free Agent Options for Arizona Cardinals
March 9th, 2013 at 7:12 AM
***PHOTO1*** The official start of the 2013 NFL season begins on Tuesday afternoon when free agency commences. Teams have been busy releasing players, applying franchise tags and reworking contracts to make room under the $123 million salary cap. The Arizona Cardinals are no exception. The Red Birds will still have to get used...

Arizona Cardinals Release Strong Safety Adrian Wilson
March 8th, 2013 at 1:43 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Arizona Cardinals announced today that they have released strong safety Adrian Wilson. Wilson, a five-time Pro Bowler, played more games as an Arizona Cardinal than any other player. Wilson, 33, played in 181 games for the Red Birds, including 15 last season. The move saves Arizona about $3 million in...

Arizona Cardinals Cut Stewart Bradley, William Gay
March 2nd, 2013 at 4:52 AM
***PHOTO1*** To no one's great surprise, the Arizona Cardinals have cut linebacker Shawn Bradley and cornerback William Gay. The Red Birds will save $3.5 million against the salary cap by releasing Bradley. Gay was set to earn $3.225 million this coming season. Talk about bad timing - Bradley found out he was being released when...

Arizona Cardinals’ Stewart Bradley May Be a Salary Cap Casualty
March 1st, 2013 at 7:06 AM
***PHOTO1*** Inside linebacker Stewart Bradley may become a salary cap casualty for the Arizona Cardinals as we draw closer and closer to NFL free agency on March 12. As presently constituted, it appears the Red Birds are $2.7 million over their estimated 2013 adjusted cap number. Letting Bradley go would save the Cards $3.5...

Arizona Cardinals’ Greg Toler Among Unrestricted Free Agents
February 18th, 2013 at 6:54 PM
***PHOTO1*** Cornerback Greg Toler of the Arizona Cardinals is among 13 players that are unrestricted free agents from the Red Birds. NFL free agency begins on Mar. 12 and Toler would be a hot commodity if he hit the market. The talented defensive back will probably be slapped with the franchise tag...

Should the Arizona Cardinals Pursue Dwight Freeney?
February 17th, 2013 at 4:36 PM
***PHOTO1*** He was once one of the most feared pass rushers in the NFL. Now he's looking for a job. The Indianapolis Colts said they would not re-sign veteran Dwight Freeney, making the Colts' career sacks leader now an unrestricted free agent. Should the Arizona Cardinals try and sign him to help their...

Arizona Cardinals Formally Name Their Coaching Staff
February 6th, 2013 at 5:12 AM
***PHOTO1*** Now that the Super Bowl is over and the 2012 NFL season is in the books, things are a little slow on the Cardinals news front this morning. However, the team did officially announce their coaching staff under new head coach Bruce Arians. Let's take a look at how the...

Fitzgerald, Washington, Peterson Enjoy NFL Pro Bowl Victory
January 28th, 2013 at 5:52 AM
***PHOTO1*** Another wild NFL Pro Bowl is in the books - the NFC defeated the AFC, 62-35 at Aloha Stadium in Aiea, Hawaii last night. The most important thing that came out of this all-star event is that the players actually seemed to care and played hard - quite a difference...

Arizona Cardinals Hire Todd Bowles, Tom Moore
January 22nd, 2013 at 1:33 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Arizona Cardinals continue to round out their coaching staff under new head coach Bruce Arians. Todd Bowles has been named the new defensive coordinator ,while 74-year old Tom Moore will serve as Arians' assistant head coach/offensive coordinator. Moore has coached in the NFL for 34 years, including 12 as an offensive...

Arizona’s Daryl Washington Headed to the Pro Bowl
January 21st, 2013 at 2:15 PM
***PHOTO1*** Daryl Washington is finally heading to the NFL Pro Bowl. A well deserved honor indeed. The Arizona Cardinals linebacker is going to Honolulu to join teammate Patrick Peterson on the NFC contingent for this Sunday's showcase game. Washington replaces San Francisco linebacker NaVarro Bowman. Bowman cannot participate because the 49ers are headed to the...