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October 4, 2014
Cardinals look to rev up offense against tough Rams
The Arizona Cardinals' offense is supposed to be one of the best, if not THE best, in the NFL. This might not be a good week to change that because on Sunday they face the bruising defense of the Los Angeles Rams . The Rams won in Glendale last season and the Cardinals recognize they're in
Usually prolific, Cardinals have trouble getting moving
The Arizona Cardinals led the NFL in yards gained last year. The Cardinals (1-2) are coughing and sputtering at the start of each game, taking precious time to get in gear. ''Every year is different,'' coach Bruce Arians said after what was described as a spirited practice Wednesday
Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Arizona Cardinals (1-2) have gotten off to a rough start in 2016 and hope to bounce back from a 33-18 road loss to the Buffalo Bills last week as 4.5-point favorites...
Robert Nkemdiche Injury: Updates on Cardinals DT's Ankle and Return
The Arizona Cardinals ' loaded defensive line has taken a hit with rookie Robert Nkemdiche remaining sidelined with an ankle injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL .com. Continue for updates...
Sammy Watkins Injury: Updates on Bills Star's Foot and Return
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins has suffered a setback with his injured foot that has thrown his status for Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals into doubt. Continue for updates...
One week after four-touchdown game, Jameis Winston has four turnovers vs. Cardinals
One week after completing over 70 percent of his passes and throwing four touchdowns (and one interception) in leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a season-opening win in Atlanta, Winston had a rough outing against the Arizona Cardinals. Playing on the road, Winston threw four interceptions, lost a
Bucs' Martin leaves game with hamstring injury
The Buccaneers lost four players due to injuries for the remainder of the game against the Arizona Cardinals in just the first quarter.
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Palmers throws for 3 TDs, Winston picked off 4 times in rout
Carson Palmer threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns and the Arizona Cardinals intercepted Jameis Winston four times in a 40-7 rout of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Marcus Cooper, acquired off waivers from Kansas City on Sept. 2, had two interceptions, returning the second 60 yards for a score
Patriots escape with unexpected win over Cardinals
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Deone Bucannon (USA TODAY Sports). You don't want to read this, and I don't want to write it, but the truth is here, inescapable: we will never be free of the New England Patriots. Team They-Hate-Us-Cause-They-Ain
WATCH: Larry Fitzgerald's 100th career TD reception is one of his best
The Cardinals take the lead on the Pats, thanks to Fitzgerald's outstanding grab
Jimmy Garoppolo, Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan's Post-Week 1 Fantasy Advice
The New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals were locked in a competitive battle (and potential Super Bowl preview) on Sunday night, but fantasy football players were likely tuning in to see how the offensive playmakers performed...
Larry Fitzgerald: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation
Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is coming off a return to form in 2015, but it appears the Pro Bowler is beginning to think about the end...
Report: Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald to retire after 2016 season
Larry Fitzgerald is reportedly considering retirement following the 2016 season. Could the 2016 season be lucky No. 13 for Larry FItzgerald? The nine-time Pro Bowler is telling those close to him that this season could be his last in the NFL, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Chandler Jones 'excited' but downplaying reunion against Patriots
Arizona Cardinals LB Chandler Jones says Week 1 against his former team, the Patriots, is just another game, but his new teammates know better.
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Tom Terrific out, Jimmy G in for Patriots at Arizona
Jimmy Garoppolo couldn't have a tougher assignment in his first NFL start. While Tom Brady is suspended, the third-year quarterback faces the Arizona Cardinals, one of the Super Bowl favorites, a team owning a strong defense. ''There's so much going on right now,'' Garoppolo
Tyrann Mathieu: 'We'll see' if knee is 100 percent healthy
Nearly nine months after he tore an ACL and underwent knee surgery for the second time in three seasons, Tyrann Mathieu is back and ready to go in the Arizona Cardinals' season opener against New England on Sunday night. Coach Bruce Arians said Mathieu will play every down. Mathieu is a little
New England Patriots vs. Arizona Cardinals Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Arizona Cardinals will try to take advantage of Tom Brady's absence and win their regular-season opener against the New England Patriots on Sunday night as solid home ...
Rob Gronkowski made very un-Patriots-like statement about hamstring injury
The New England Patriots have it tough enough, starting the season with a first-time starter at quarterback (Jimmy Garoppolo) and a difficult first opponent (the Arizona Cardinals). Now the Patriots might be without their best playmaker, too. It has been a long-standing principle for Patriots head
Palmer on Brady: Get busted, suffer consequences
Addressing the suspended Tom Brady and Deflategate, Cardinals QB Carson Palmer said Wednesday "if you get busted ... then you suffer the consequences."
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Tyrann Mathieu, John Brown not on Cards' injury report
After missing the majority of August, Tyrann Mathieu and John Brown are noticeably absent from the Cardinals' Week 1 injury report. Is it all hands on deck in Arizona versus New England?
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Palmer Comments on Brady's Deflategate Suspension
Tom Brady won't be under center for the New England Patriots' season opener Sunday night against the Arizona Cardinals as he begins to serve his four-game Deflategate suspension...
Cardinals' Carson Palmer 'focused on today,' not NFC title loss
With his career winding down, Carson Palmer said it didn't take him long to put losing the NFC title game out of his mind and start focusing on 2016.
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Cardinals' blitz instantly improves with Tyrann Mathieu's return
How sweet it is for the Cardinals defense to have the Honey Badger, Tyrann Mathieu, back on the field this season.
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Juggernaut Index, No. 2: The Arizona Cardinals
Arizona's passing game is excellent, the lead back is unreal, the D is top-shelf and Bruce Arians is a badass. The Juggernaut Index is our annual ranking and review of NFL teams for fantasy purposes — repeat: FANTASY PURPOSES. At the risk of oversimplifying, all the Arizona Cardinals really need to
NFL 2016: Cardinals aiming for Super Bowl with talented team
The Arizona Cardinals have made it as clear as the desert sky. Anything short of a Super Bowl will be disappointment. ''Everybody truly believes that we can be champions,'' defensive tackle Calais Campbell said.
Cardinals release 8, including RB Kerwynn Williams
Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians didn't want to reveal his roster cuts but eight of his players showed on the NFL's official transactions list Friday. Williams found himself in a logjam at running back, one of the deepest positions on the team.
Marcus Cooper to Cardinals
The Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals struck a deal that will send cornerback Marcus Cooper to the Cardinals. The Chiefs announced the deal on Twitter, which includes Kansas City receiving an undisclosed draft pick...
Cardinals acquire CB Marcus Cooper from Chiefs after losing two DBs
Ariizona has tried to find a corner to start across from Patrick Peterson
Cardinals' Mathieu expected to play in opener
After not playing in either of the two preseason games he was active for, Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu is expected to play in the season opener against the New England Patriots.
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John Brown uncertain for Cardinals' season opener
Still battling headaches from a July 31 concussion, John Brown is uncertain for Week 1. Find out what Bruce Arians had to say about the speedy Cardinals wideout.
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Broncos vs. Cardinals Odds, Preseason Analysis
The Arizona Cardinals will try to earn their first win of the preseason in their last outing Thursday when they host the Denver Broncos as four-point home favorites at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark...
Cardinals' Bruce Arians on new diet, feels great after hospital trip
Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which caused him to change his diet.
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Cardinals bring impressive depth at running back
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals have had some issues this preseason. Running the ball has not been one of them.
2016 Fantasy Football Bust Alert: Carson Palmer, Cardinals' passing game no sure thing
Carson Palmer has a plethora of weapons, making the Cardinals' passing game one of the most sought after for Fantasy. But they don't come without risk, Chris Towers says.
Bruce Arians: Tyrann Mathieu 'ready to roll' for Week 1
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians expects Tyrann Mathieu to be "fully speed, ready to roll" for the season opener versus the Patriots. Is Arizona's secondary back to full strength for 2016?
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Cardinals CB questions amplified by loss of Mike Jenkins
The Arizona Cardinals lost another preseason game, but more significantly, lost one of the three players who were vying to start at cornerback opposite All-Pro Patrick Peterson. The other player in the mix, Mike Jenkins, is out for the season after tearing an ACL in the Cardinals' 31-24 loss at
Cardinals' cornerback depth exposed in loss to Texans
With Patrick Peterson and Mike Jenkins out with injuries and Justin Bethel looking shaky on first-team reps, the Cardinals may need help at corner.
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Brock Osweiler solid in Texans' 34-24 victory over Cardinals
Brock Osweiler threw for 146 yards and a touchdown and Houston intercepted two of Carson Palmer's passes in the Texans' 34-24 exhibition victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Osweiler led the Texans to scores on three of his four drives.
Brock Osweiler finally has promising preseason performance
You do not want him to look like Brock Osweiler did for the first half of the Houston Texans' preseason. After a poor debut and a so-so second game, Osweiler finally looked comfortable as a Texan in preseason game No. 3. Osweiler, against a good Arizona Cardinals defense, completed 11-of-13 passes
Cardinals wrap up "business-like" training camp
The Arizona Cardinals ended one of the NFL's longer training camps on Friday, shutting it down amid talk around the league that this could be a Super Bowl team. ''I thought it was very business-like,'' coach Bruce Arians said. Arians said the three players who came off the physically
Cardinals' 'other' receiver having a big camp
Everyone who pays attention to the NFL knows the Arizona Cardinals are loaded at wide receiver. Last year the Cardinals added J.J. Nelson, who may be the speediest of all. Jaron Brown got to the NFL the hard way.
Source: Coughlin joins competition committee
Former New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin joins Denver Broncos exec John Elway and Arizona Cardinals coach Brue Arians as the newest members of the NFL's competition committee, per a source.
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Cardinals downplay offensive performance in preseason games
As has been repeated many times by now, the Arizona Cardinals still have every player on offense who gained a yard or scored a point for the prolific team last season. Coach Bruce Arians said he expects quarterback Carson Palmer to play less than a half when the Cardinals play at Houston on Sunday night
Cardinals LT Jared Veldheer has award-winning hobby: homebrewing
Homebrewing began as a casual hobby for Cardinals left tackle Jared Veldheer, but it's grown into a passion that could lead to a post-football career.
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Steve Keim laments scouting evaluation on Russell Wilson
Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim regrets his scouting evaluation of Russell Wilson in 2012.
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Cards' Mathieu practices for 1st time since ACL
Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu practiced for the first time since tearing his right ACL in Week 15 of last season.
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Mathieu, Bethel, Rucker back at practice for Cardinals
Tyrann Mathieu, Justin Bethel and Frostee Rucker practiced for the first time this training camp Sunday and Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said ''there's no doubt'' all three will be ready for the Sept. 11 season opener. Mathieu, an All-Pro safety last season, is coming back
Chargers put 2 on injured reserve after win over Cards
The San Diego Chargers put two players on injured reserve after they were hurt in Friday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Tight end Jeff Cumberland (left Achilles) and guard Donavan Clark (right knee) suffered season-ending injuries in San Diego's 19-3 win over Arizona. Cumberland was
Larry Fitzgerald Injury: Updates on Cardinals Star's Knee and Return
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has been dealing with an MCL sprain since Aug. 17. It's unclear when he'll return to the field. Continue for updates...
Cardinals WR Fitzgerald has mild knee sprain
Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald has a slight sprain in the MCL of one of his knees and did not play in Friday night's preseason game.
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