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Peterson, teammates with Mathieu at LSU, was a big reason the Cardinals were willing to take a chance on drafting Mathieu in 2013 in the third round when so many would not. There was no player, no leader making more of an impact than what Mathieu had become – following one ACL injury and a...

The NFL looked markedly different in 2020, with no offseason work, fanless stadiums and omnipresent COVID-19 protocols. While vaccines are being administered throughout the country, the pandemic continues, allowing for plenty of unknowns as the 2021 season looms down the road. At his annual...

Bill Bidwill's legacy will remain high profile at his former high school, after Georgetown Prep announced plans to build the William V. Bidwill '49 Stadium this week, Bidwill, who graduated from Georgetown Prep in 1949 and played football at the school, passed away in 2019. The Bidwill...

But Kristi had to give her tickets up in 2018 after her son was diagnosed with Chiari malformation, a neurological disorder. The medical issues led to mounting financial difficulties. "After going to every game for 20-plus years, it hit me really hard when I had to give up those season...

The Cardinals added a reserve quarterback option on Thursday, signing Cole McDonald to a future contract for the 2021 season. McDonald was a seventh-round pick by the Titans in the 2020 draft after starting for two seasons at the University of Hawaii. He was waived by Tennessee before the...

Of course, it wouldn't have happened if Arians had decided to un-retire, a move that even he acknowledged had been unlikely. "I was not itching to get back into coaching," said Arians, who told his team in the celebratory locker room of an upset win in Seattle in the 2017 finale he was done...

"I'm seeing parallels between Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield. Do you think we could see a similar turnaround from Kyler in year three?" Couple points to make here. One, Kyler had a pretty good season. I think Murray needs to improve in certain areas, but I don't see the need for a...

Kyler Murray couldn't argue with the idea the Cardinals were a mystery team in 2020. "It was like, you just didn't know which team you were getting," the Cardinals quarterback said Monday during an appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” part of a car wash of interviews Murray was doing for Super...

Kyler Murray made his first Pro Bowl this year, but because of COVID-19 and the game's cancellation, he didn't get to play as a part of the NFC squad. But that doesn't mean the Cardinals quarterback won't get to play as the NFC squad. As the finale of Pro Bowl week and a sequence of virtual...

The initial question had already been asked in his final press conference, the day after the Cardinals had been eliminated from the playoffs, but Markus Golden verbally hit pause. He had something to say first. "Let me take the time to really say thank you," the linebacker said. "Thank you...

"I have 3. Who do you want to see us get in the draft? When could we hear Larry's decision? And what will most likely happen with P2?" For me, too early to know particular names. Position-wise, my first instinct is for a cornerback, although at 16, I am flexible depending who is on the board...

For the first time, Peterson has the latitude to test the market if the Cardinals' offer does not meet his expectations. "I know I've got some decisions to make for me and my family, and my career and my future," Peterson said. "I'm going to have some time over the next two or three months to...

The Cardinals, seeking to help in the development of their wide receiving corps, have hired former NFL wide receiver Shawn Jefferson to coach the position. Jefferson was the wide receivers coach and assistant head coach of the New York Jets under Adam Gase the past two seasons. He was also a...

Voter takes: "Rarely is it so obvious! The Hail Mary against the Bills, aptly named the Hail Murray, was so improbable it captured the attention of the NFL and even non-sports fans (are there any?) watched the incredible highlight. Murray had to elude defenders to even be in a position to get...

The Cardinals are adding two more defenders to the roster with "futures" contracts, signing a pair of one-time safeties Wednesday with the thought of moving them to linebacker. Jamal Carter played in 28 games for the Broncos and Falcons, his time in Denver coming when Cardinals defensive...

"AFTER 8-8 FIRE EVERYBODY THEY SAY! I think it's a terrible idea to fire anybody. I hear a lot of fans saying it's because we aren't good. We not winning games. I agree it was hard to watch games this year. But a lot of successful franchises have is multiple years with same coach and...

The Cardinals' offense was more inconsistent than hoped in 2020, but there were still plenty of memorable moments. Unsurprisingly, quarterback Kyler Murray and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins were heavily involved. Here are the top five offensive plays of the season: 5. Two Jets Defenders Can't...

There are three phases in football, and special teams is often the one that gets overlooked. However, it can have a big impact on a game's outcome, as the Cardinals saw this season. Here are the top five special teams plays of the 2020 season: 5. Cardinals Get A Kick Out Of Kylie Fitts In New...

The Cardinals' defense had its fair share of splash moments in 2020, finishing with 48 sacks, 11 interceptions and 12 forced fumbles. AZCardinals.com whittled it down to the five best defensive plays of the season, and here are those selections: 5. Budda Baker – Finally – Gets His Pick The...

Dennis Gardeck, who hurt his knee during the final drive of the Cardinals' last win in 2020, is undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL. The linebacker revealed the news himself on his Instagram account, saying the surgery would take place Tuesday. It would put some doubt on Gardeck's...