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October 4, 2014
Cards Release of Dockett a Necessary Evil for 2015
Darnell Dockett is now a former employee of the Arizona Cardinals . His absence might be brief, but it will also be necessary. A long-expected move that felt inevitable is now official , though it came with a semi-unspoken caveat...
Cardinals cut veteran DT Dockett
The Arizona Cardinals released defensive tackle Darnell Dockett on Friday, allowing the three-time Pro Bowl lineman to test the free agency market. He could well wind up re-signing with Arizona, the only team he's known in his 11 NFL seasons. General manager Steve Keim said that the Cardinals ''have been very clear about our feelings for Darnell and our desire to have him back. Before the injur...
Instead of payday, Dockett cut by Cardinals
Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett, who was entering the final year of his contract with the Arizona Cardinals, was released by the team Friday.
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Cardinals Release DT Darnell Dockett
The Arizona Cardinals announced the release of defensive tackle Darnell Dockett Friday. He spent more than a decade with the organization since being drafted in the third round of the 2004 draft...
Darnell Dockett leads long list of NFL veterans cut
It might come as a surprise, but the Cardinals have released defensive tackle Darnell Dockett, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Arizona Cardinals cut Darnell Dockett
The Arizona Cardinals have released Darnell Dockett.The veteran defensive tackle missed last season with a torn ACL. Will the former Pro Bowler find a new home?
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Report: Panthers, Browns Interested in Ginn
Free-agent wide receiver and dynamic return man Ted Ginn Jr. is garnering plenty of interest around the NFL following his release from the Arizona Cardinals. Continue for updates...
Cardinals' Darnell Dockett Offers Youth Football Players Sound Advice on Life
When Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett talks to kids, there is a lot of wisdom behind his words. The 33-year-old posted a video on Instagram that shows him mentoring a group of youth football players...
Cards extend Arians' deal through 2018
After consecutive seasons with double-digit wins, the Arizona Cardinals have extended the contracts of coach Bruce Arians and general manager Steve Keim. Under Keim and Arians, the Cardinals went 10-6 in 2013, then 11-5 last season, earning a wild card playoff berth. ''Two years ago we hired Steve and Bruce a few days apart and believed we had something really special,'' Cardinals President Mic...
Cardinals extend deals for coach Arians, top exec
The Arizona Cardinals, coming off their best back-to-back NFL seasons since the 1970s, announced Monday they had reached contract extension agreements with coach Bruce Arians and general manager Steve Keim. The Cardinals, 21-11 since Arians and Keim took their current jobs, went 11-5 last season, losing in the first round of the playoffs to Carolina, after missing the playoffs in 2013 despite a...
Cardinals Extend GM Keim Through 2018
In a move that has long been anticipated, the Arizona Cardinals signed general manager Steve Keim to a contract extension today, along with head coach Bruce Arians. NFL Network's Albert Breer reported the news of the deal...
Cardinals Extend HC Arians, GM Keim Through 2018
The Arizona Cardinals made sure to keep head coach Bruce Arians and general manager Steve Keim in the desert, signing both to new contracts that will keep them with the team through 2018...
Andre Ellington must get 'stronger,' Steve Keim says
The Cardinals still believe Andre Ellington can be the focal point of their offense, but want him to get "bigger and stronger" this year. Will Arizona be in the market for a complementary back this offseason?
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Bruce Arians criticizes college's spread offenses
Bruce Arians expressed his distaste for college's spread offenses on Thursday. Find out why the Arizona Cardinals believes that playing in that offense isn't really quarterbacking.
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Buzz: NFL Execs Scared Fitz Deal Will Inflate WR Market
According to ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss , Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has agreed to a new two-year contract that will pay him $22 million guaranteed...
Bruce Arians on Carson Palmer: 'Don't jinx me, baby'
According to Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians, quarterback Carson Palmer is ahead of schedule in his recovery process. Will Palmer be ready to participate in team workouts this spring?
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Ellington Had Split Tendon, Will Be Focal Point of Offense
The Arizona Cardinals are once again forced to be concerned about the status of Andre Ellington after the running back suffered a foot injury...
Cards keep Fitzgerald with 2-year deal
Larry Fitzgerald is staying with the Arizona Cardinals, the only home he's known in his 11-year NFL career. The eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver has agreed to a restructured, two-year contract, Cardinals general manager Steve Keim announced at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday. The deal guarantees Fitzgerald $11 million in each of the two years, a person with knowledge of the detail...
Fitz Extension Sets Super Bowl Expectations for Cards
By re-signing superstar wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald , rather than release him to avoid some of his $23.6 million cap hit, the Arizona Cardinals are sending a clear message to the rest of the NFL : They're here to stay...
Cardinals sign new two-year deal with Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald, the star receiver who helped spark Arizona to the 2009 Super Bowl, has agreed terms on a new contract with the Cardinals, team general manager Steve Keim said Wednesday. Fitzgerald, who has spent his entire 11-season National Football League career with the Cardinals, is the team's all-time leader in every major pass-catching statistic. "Essentially a two-year deal," said Keim...
Report: Fitz's Deal Features No-Trade, $11M Salaries
The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a new contract with star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald . The decision extends the veteran's 11-year stint with the organization and likely ensures he'll end his career in Arizona...
Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals finalize new deal
Larry Fitzgerald will likely finish his career in the desert. The receiver and the Cardinals have finalized a new deal to, allowing him to stay in Arizona. How much of a pay cut did Fitz take?
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Larry Fitzgerald reportedly on verge of extension that'll keep him in Arizona
It seemed hard to believe that Larry Fitzgerald would play for anyone but the Arizona Cardinals, but his contract made that proposition a bit iffy.
Carson Palmer ahead of schedule, Cardinals GM says
Cardinals general manager Steve Keim says Carson Palmer is ahead of schedule and looks "fantastic" in his recovery from ACL surgery. Will the quarterback be ready for offseason practices?
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Tim Hightower attempting comeback with Saints
Former Cardinals and Redskins running back Tim Hightower is attempting a comeback with the Saints this offseason. Does Hightower have a chance to make the roster?
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Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals begin talks on future
The Arizona Cardinals and Larry Fitzgerald's agent have begun talks with the hope of keeping the star wide receiver in the desert for the remainder of his career.
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Calais Campbell recovering from sports hernia surgery
Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell is recovering from sports hernia surgery. Will the first-time Pro Bowl selection be ready for offseason practices?
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ARZ Must Draft RB, Improve OL for 2015 Ultimate Offense
The Arizona Cardinals have a very talented defense but many questions on offense heading into the offseason...
Buzz: Cromartie Wants Jets Payday, but They're Eyeing Revis
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Cromartie could be looking to make a return to the New York Jets as he prepares to become a free agent...
Patrick Peterson: All Cromartie talks about is New York
After watching Todd Bowles dash off for the Big Apple, Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is doing his best to make sure that fellow cover man Antonio Cromartie doesn't follow suit.
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National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) - Michael Sam, who made headlines last year as the first openly gay NFL player, has applied for a spot in the league's first-ever veteran combine. The NFL announced in January that it would hold a combine for players with league experience on March 22 at the Arizona Cardinals' training complex. Sam was drafted in the seventh round last May by the St. Louis Rams but failed t...
Cardinals Name Bettcher New D-Coordinator
As expected, the Arizona Cardinals officially announced the hiring of James Bettcher as their next offensive coordinator Wednesday...
Fitz on AP: 'He's Served His Penalty'
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was blunt about his feelings regarding Adrian Peterson 's indefinite suspension for his child-abuse incident...
Cardinals' Arians Named 2014 Coach of the Year
After leading the Arizona Cardinals to their best regular-season record since 1975 and first playoff berth since 2009, Bruce Arians has been named the 2014 Associated Press Coach of the Year, per the NFL ...
Bruce Arians wants Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald to stay
Larry Fitzgerald's contract is a massive one. The longtime Cardinals wideout accounts for a $23.6 million hit to the team's salary cap, and needs restructuring. Will he be in Arizona in 2015?
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AP Explains: Super Bowl stadium full of unique features
With its retractable roof and moveable field, University of Phoenix Stadium is unlike any stadium anywhere. A quick rundown of University of Phoenix Stadium, site of Sunday's Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots: --- HISTORY University of Phoenix Stadium opened in 2006 after three years of construction to serve as the home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, which had pl...
Arizona Cardinals player gets probation in domestic violence case
Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer pleaded guilty on Thursday to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to 18 months' probation under a deal with prosecutors following accusations he assaulted his wife on two occasions, a court spokesman said. Dwyer, who court spokesman Vincent Funari said was also sentenced to community service on the misdemeanor charge, made his plea during a brief h...
Felony charge vs. Cards RB Dwyer dropped
Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and been placed on probation in a case stemming from alleged assaults on his wife during arguments at their apartment last year. Maricopa County Superior Court spokesman Vincent Funari said Dwyer pleaded guilty Thursday to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to 18 months of probation plus community service. Count...
Seahawks cure Super Bowl hangover to salvage shot at repeat
By Frank Pingue PHOENIX (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks showed classic symptoms of a Super Bowl hangover early in the season, but a team meeting struck a chord and now they are one win away from becoming the NFL's first repeat champion 10 years. Seattle opened defense of their Super Bowl win with a 3-3 start to the season and moved to 6-4 before head coach Pete Carroll and about 10 of the team...
Arians: 'One of the Young Guys' on Staff Will Be New DC
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians announced Monday that the solution to the team's defensive coordinator would be of the in-house variety. Darren Urban of AZCardinals...
Michael Bidwill on Larry Fitzgerald: We'll get this worked out
When people were worrying about the Packers Offense early in the 2014 season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers spelled out the word "relax" as a message to those who were losing their faith. Cardinals president Michael Bidwill didn't do any spelling Thursday, but he had the same message for Cardinals fans who might be concerned that wide...
Retaining Cromartie Should Be Priority for Cards
During his first two seasons as general manager of the Arizona Cardinals , Steve Keim has had at least one moment when he treats free agency like a yard sale...
Patrick Peterson: Seahawks WRs are very underrated
Doug Baldwin ripped any doubters after Sunday's NFC Championship game. At the Pro Bowl, Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson said the Seahawks receivers are highly underrated.
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Miami gets record donation from former 'Cane Calais Campbell
In December, former Miami running back Ken Hunt donated $1.5 million to his alma mater's athletic department, the largest ever for an ex-student-athlete. As it turned out, that record lasted less than a month. It was announced by The U Wednesday that former Miami and current Arizona Cardinal Calais Campbell has donated $1.6 million to...
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Calais Campbell donates $1.6 million to Miami, endows scholarship
Former Hurricane and current Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowler Calais Campbell has donated $1.6 million to endow a scholarship for defensive linemen at Miami.
Arians: Carson Palmer hopes to return by minicamp
Carson Palmer is just two months removed from ACL surgery. However, Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said the QB is so far ahead of schedule that he could be back in time for mandatory minicamp.
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Bruce Arians thinks Carson Palmer will be ready for mandatory minicamp
Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer tore his ACL in early November and had surgery a short time later to kick off the long rehab process. Given the timing of the injury and the general timeline for players returning from torn ACLs, training camp looked like a reasonable point to expect Palmer to return to action. On...
Cardinals closing in on deal for Dick LeBeau to serve as linebackers coach
After resigning his long-term position as defensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dick LeBeau appears to be closing in on a new job in the desert. According to Alex Marvez of FOX Sports, the Arizona Cardinals are nearing a deal to hire LeBeau as their linebackers coach. The Cardinals have been in search of a...
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Antonio Cromartie, Duane Brown added to Pro Bowl
The Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl, which means that cornerback Richard Sherman won't be playing in the Pro Bowl. The NFL didn't look far for a replacement to play in a game that will be played at the Cardinals' stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Cardinals cornerback Antonio Cromartie has been tabbed to replace...
Former Sooner Tony Jefferson recruiting Braxton Miller to Oklahoma
There may not have been an NFL player more invested in the comings and goings of Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones than former Oklahoma safety Tony Jefferson. An undrafted free agent, Jefferson just finished his second season with the Arizona Cardinals. The Chula Vista, Calif., native spent his afternoon like the rest of us - watching Jones' press conference...
