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    NFL's Virtual Offseason Extended Through May 29

    The Cardinals have been conducting this year's offseason program virtually, and that will continue through at least May 29. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the NFL sent a memo to its teams extending the current arrangement, which had been slated to end Friday. While some states...
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    The Mental Game: Isaiah Simmons Dives Head-First Into Learning All His Roles

    At the Scouting combine in February, included in the 15-minute interview the Cardinals had with Simmons was the player breaking down his assignments from games in the past season. He was as knowledgeable speaking about all his different roles as he was playing them. This from a guy who bounced...
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    Cardinals Re-Sign Cornerback Kevin Peterson

    The Cardinals have filled out their roster by bringing back many of their own free agents this offseason despite letting them reach the open market – and they did it again Tuesday, re-signing reserve cornerback Kevin Peterson to a one-year deal. Peterson played in 14 games, starting three, for...
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    You've Got Mail: Role Playing Over Video Meetings

    "Not a question, but a statement on the schedule release. As a die hard Cardinals fan I have to say, week one against the Niners, lmao, they're done, we have the defensive line coach to stop the run, we have the inside linebacker to shut down Kittle's game (Campbell), and without Sanders they...
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    After Mid-Career Entrance, Chandler Jones Creating Strong Cardinals Legacy

    Jones hasn't just grown on the field in Arizona, but off it. He has a child now, and went back to Syracuse this offseason to obtain his degree in human development and family sciences. "I didn't have that degree, what, nine years out of college?'" Jones said. "I was like, 'You know what? I...
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    Virtual Installation Progressing As Cardinals Wait For Next Phase Of Offseason

    The installation of the playbooks has been ongoing for the Cardinals, albeit virtually, and even with the voluntary meetings held with a technological bent, coach Kliff Kingsbury can see enthusiasm from his players. "They've definitely been receptive to talking football again," Kingsbury said...
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    The Ongoing Dance: Roy Green Reflects On Decades-Long Friendship With Michael Jordan

    Like millions of others, Roy Green has enjoyed re-living Michael Jordan's greatness in the acclaimed ESPN documentary, 'The Last Dance.' Unlike nearly everyone else, the former Cardinals All-Pro wide receiver had a front-row seat for some of the journey. Green, 62, and Jordan, 57, have been...
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    Excitement Revisited: The Top Cardinals' Games To Watch Again

    Analytics-wise, there is a company called Thuuz that came up with real-time game excitement ratings from three perspectives: the neutral fan, the home team fan and the visiting team fan. They've only gone back to games since 2012, but on the scale of 0-to-100 (taking into consideration game...
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    Cardinals To Participate in State's Drive Through COVID-19 Testing Blitz

    Dignity Health in Arizona and the Cardinals are partnering to participate in the state's drive through COVID-19 testing blitz. Dignity Health will be administering COVID-19 tests to the public in the Orange Parking Lot at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, May 16...
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    Cardinals Release Official 2020 Schedule

    The Cardinals were supposed to have a home game in Mexico City, although that was canceled last week by the NFL because of COVID-19 concerns. PRESEASON GAMES ANNOUNCED The Cardinals also released their preseason games, although dates and kickoff times are still to come. The Cards will open...
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    How To Watch The 2020 Schedule Release

    The Cardinals' 2020 schedule will be released on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Arizona time, and the analysis will be instantaneous. Linebacker Devon Kennard will join hosts Craig Grialou, Darren Urban, Mike Jurecki and Kyle Odegard for a 60-minute special -- beginning at 4 p.m. -- to break down the...
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    DeAndre Hopkins Spotlights Local Nurse In 'The Real Heroes Project'

    Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is among the sports stars participating in a national project to recognize and celebrate healthcare workers for their efforts on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. "The Real Heroes Project" is a collaboration involving Hopkins and athletes from...
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    One-Time Rugby Phenom Leki Fotu Finds Football Groove

    Fotu's natural ability shined on the gridiron, and several colleges quickly pursued him. Utah won out, but the lack of specialization kept him behind the 8-ball on technique, so the transition took time. Fotu only amassed 23 tackles and didn't have a sack as a defensive linemen in his first...
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    You've Got Mail: Schedule Release Week

    "Hi Darren. I know it's too early to start worrying but I'm looking into the future, and I'm worrying. In 2021, Budda, Pat P, Zane and Larry (of course) are free agents. In 2022, Chandler and Christian Kirk are free agents. Let's not forget DeAndre Hopkins' raise. I'm trying to make the math...
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    No Mexico City For Cardinals After NFL Cancels International Games

    The Cardinals will not be playing a game in Mexico City in 2020. The team had been slated to "host" a game there it had been announced. The NFL requires teams that have been awarded a future Super Bowl to surrender a home game to an international venue. The Cardinals and State Farm Stadium...
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    Rookie Isaiah Simmons Donates 60,000 Meals For Valley Needy

    Isaiah Simmons hasn't yet made it to Arizona, but he's already making an impact off the field. The Cardinals' first round pick has partnered with Bose and the Cardinals to donate 60,000 meals to the Harvest Compassion Center in the Valley, which will benefit facilities in Phoenix, Chandler and...
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    Rashard Lawrence Following Impressive LSU Draft Pipeline To Cardinals

    At the end of the 2018 season, Lawrence could have turned pro, but a conversation with Burrow while they were named MVPs of the Fiesta Bowl helped solidify his decision to return to school. "I remember, we were at State Farm Stadium, and after we won, me and Joe were on the stage, and he was...
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    Evan Weaver Has Spent Life Preparing To Tackle NFL Career

    Weaver's intensity shines through even in an interview setting. While he played various sports growing up, football has long been his love. When the fifth round of the draft passed without his getting picked, a frustrated Weaver inflicted some damage to a clothes dresser in his house, he...
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    Cardinals Release Keishawn Bierria, Lyndon Johnson

    The Cardinals made a pair of cuts Thursday as they move toward their offseason 90-man roster. The team released inside linebacker Keishawn Bierria and defensive end Lyndon Johnson. Bierria had been signed off the Jaguars' practice squad Dec. 18, appearing only in the season finale against the...
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    Despite Draft Drop, Josh Jones Lands In Good Spot

    The Cardinals rated Jones highly on their draft board, but because they traded away their second-round pick for wideout DeAndre Hopkins, the chances of drafting him seemed slim. As Jones continued to drop on Friday, Kingsbury was so perplexed that he called Holgorsen, a longtime friend who got...
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