All Entries in the "Arizona Cardinals" Category
Cardinals Request Permission to Interview Three For DC Opening
The Arizona Cardinals have requested permission to interview a pair of Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coaches for their defensive coordinator vacancy, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports. Arizona has requested to interview Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler and defensive backs coach Ray Horton, as well as Green Bay Packers assistant head coach/inside linebackers coach Winston [...]
Cardinals Intend to Formally Pursue Keith Butler
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to formally approach the Pittsburgh Steelers for permission to interview linebackers coach Keith Butler regarding their defensive coordinator vacancy, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. La Canfora adds that the Steelers are not expected to block the move. Pittsburgh’s linebackers coach since 2003, Butler has been linked to [...]
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald Shares Input on QB Acquisition
When it comes to acquiring a quarterback this off-season, the Arizona Cardinals have solicited the opinion of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. According to Schefter, Fitzgerald’s first choice is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb, with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Marc Bulger also discussed as a possibility. Bulger will be a free agent this [...]
Cardinals Expected to Pursue Keith Butler for DC Job
Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler could become the next defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. The Steelers’ linebackers coach since 2003, Butler has been linked to the Cardinals job since Ken Whisenhunt took over in 2007. During Super Bowl XLV’s Media Day on Tuesday, Butler disclosed [...]
Cardinals Need More Than a Quarterback
The Arizona Cardinals’ two-year reign atop the NFC West came to an end this season. Many point to the retirement of Kurt Warner as a major reason why the Cardinals won 5 games and finished in last place in the NFL’s worst division. That position is bolstered by the 50.8% completion percentage, 25 turnovers (including [...]
Cardinals Bring Back 7 From Practice Squad
Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com reports that the Arizona Cardinals have signed seven practice squad players to futures contracts. Signing undisclosed contracts were running back Alfonso Smith, wide receiver Isaiah Williams, offensive linemen Cliff Louis and Tom Pestock, defensive lineman Jeremy Navarre, and linebackers Pago Togafau and Brandon Sharpe. Practice squad defensive end Ronald Talley has [...]
Cardinals WR Early Doucet Placed on IR
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet has been placed on injured reserve, the team announced on Wednesday. Injuries have limited Doucet to 10 games this season. A starter in five of those games Doucet has established career-highs with 26 receptions and 291 receiving yards this season, adding a touchdown in a Week 10 loss to [...]
Skelton to Remain Cardinals Starter
Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt will stick with rookie John Skelton as the starting quarterback, ESPN’s Mike Sando reports. The only reasonable alternative to Skelton for the Cardinals at this point is Derek Anderson, who was concussed in a Week 13 loss to the St. Louis Rams. Anderson did not clear his baseline concussion [...]
Bears Sign OL Herman Johnson Off Cardinals’ Practice Squad
he Chicago Bears have signed offensive lineman Herman Johnson off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad, Johnson’s agent, Albert Elias, announced. Johnson signed a two-year contract. The largest baby ever born in the state of Louisiana, the 6-7, 360-pound Johnson played his college ball at LSU and was selected by the Cardinals in the fifth-round pick [...]
Cardinals QB Max Hall Dislocates Shoulder
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Max Hall will miss several weeks with a dislocated left shoulder, Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com reports. Hall replaced Derek Anderson midway through the third quarter of the team’s 19-6 loss to the St. Louis Rams. Hall was sacked on his first play and intercepted on the third. After completing his next [...]
Derek Anderson Will Remain Cardinals Starting QB
Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt will stick with Derek Anderson as his starting quarterback, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic. Anderson completed 16-of-35 pass attempts for 196 yards and an interception during last night’s 27-6 loss to San Francisco 49ers. During Anderson’s post-game press conference, he angrily denied laughing on the sidelines with the [...]
Cardinals Waive RB Alfonso Smith
The Arizona Cardinals have placed rookie running back Alfonso Smith on waivers, a league source confirmed on Tuesday. Knowing they’d be without LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring) and Jason Wright (concussion) for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Smith (6-0, 208) was signed off the Cardinals’ practice squad on Saturday. Smith was active, and played roles [...]
Cardinals Sign RB Alfonso Smith to Active Roster
The Arizona Cardinals have signed running back Alfonso Smith to their 53-man roster, Smith’s agent, Greg Linton, announced. An undrafted free agent out of the University of Kentucky, Smith (6-1, 208) had 19 carries for 35 yards and a team-high two rushing touchdowns for the Cardinals during the 2010 pre-season. Smith added a 21-yard reception [...]
Cardinals Place T Brandon Keith on IR
The Arizona Cardinals announced that they have placed offensive tackle Brandon Keith on injured reserve. A seventh-round pick out of Northern Iowa in 2008, Keith (6-5, 335) started all nine games at right tackle for the Cardinals this season after appearing in just four games his first two seasons in the league. Keith has a [...]
Cardinals Will Not Make Coordinator Change
Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt will not make a coordinator change, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports. “I don’t believe in that, especially in-season,” Whisenhunt said. One thing that might change is the team’s personnel in the backfield. With Beanie Wells missing Sunday’s game with swelling in his knee, the Cardinals dressed three [...]
