From MLB's Eddie Grant in 1918 to the NFL's Pat Tillman in 2004, athletes from the major pro leagues were among those who died in overseas wars. Grant, a former infielder for Harvard and the Indians, Phillies, Reds and Giants died in France in World War I. Tillman, a star on defense for Arizona State and the Cardinals, enlisted after 9/11 and was killed in Afghanistan. On Memorial Day and always we remember with appreciation all who sacrificed for our safety and freedom.
Although practices to this point are far from what he'll see during game action, rookie Chad Williams has looked impressive to this point.
After yet another injury-shortened season, safety Tyrann Mathieu needs to justify the Cardinals' big investment in him and stay on the field in 2017.
Andre Ellington's versatility and athleticism -- prized by coach Bruce Arians -- should keep him on Arizona's roster barring another injury.
Converted center Evan Boehm will be the Cardinals' new starter at right guard, and he has only to turn to either of his sides for help in adjusting.
The Cardinals signed second-round pick Budda Baker to a four-year contract. The only draft pick unsigned is first-rounder Haason Reddick.
San Francisco nailed the draft. Arizona re-signed a rising star. Los Angeles overhauled its coaching staff. Seattle avoided a major mistake. Here's how each NFC West team fared in free agency and the draft.
The mental and physical hurdles have been numerous, but WR Jaron Brown is on track for Cardinals training camp from the ACL tear suffered in October.
Bruce Arians believes coaches will adjust play-calling for the new shorter overtimes; he's happy to see the NFL relax its celebration rules.
Mike Sando thinks Arizona's defense took a big hit this offseason, especially with the loss of Calais Campbell. However, an improvement in the standings is still a strong possibility.
The battle for the Cardinals' backup quarterback job could come down to these two: No. 5 Drew Stanton and No. 7 Blaine Gabbert.
Another cloudless day here in Tempe, Arizona, during the Cardinals second week of OTAs. As practice kicks off it's a balmy 82 degrees.
Signing a five-year extension with the Cardinals has eased Chandler Jones' mind, as he doesn't have to worry about where he'll be for a while.
Bruce Arians will be remembered by fans for what his Cardinals do. But he and his wife, Christine, have a bigger impact to make in Arizona.
The Cardinals lost three games last season due to missed kicks, but Dawson has been consistent throughout his 19-year career.
Veteran Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald said Monday that he'll address his playing future during training camp, then won't comment on it again the rest of the season.
Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald said at Bruce Arians' charity dinner Monday that he will address his future once during training camp and won't talk about it anymore after that.
Back-to-back road trips and a home opener against the Cowboys will test the Cardinals right out of the gate.
Drew Stanton's long-term future on Arizona likely hinges on whether Bruce Arians remains the coach.
The Cardinals signed fourth-round pick G Dorian Johnson to a four-year contract. That leaves two picks – first-rounder Haason Reddick and second-rounder Budda Baker – unsigned.
After some initial trepidation about switching from left to right tackle, Jared Veldheer is working on developing spacial awareness at his new spot.
Blaine Gabbert, who is one of five Arizona QBs vying for a roster spot, knows how to learn and adapt to new systems -- which could give him an edge.
Forty of the top NFL rookies from the 2017 NFL Draft learned about the business of football today at the 23rd annual NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Rookie Premiere, presented by Panini America, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The event will continue through Saturday (May 18-20).
The Cardinals have signed third-round pick WR Chad Williams to a four-year contract. That leaves first-round pick LB Haason Reddick, second-round pick S Budda Baker and fourth-round pick G Dorian Johnson as the only unsigned draft picks left.
Cardinals QB Carson Palmer said he had to wait to see if his body would get back to 100 percent before making the call to play in his 15th NFL season.
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(13) | Haason Reddick | ILB | Temple |
| 2(4) | Budda Baker | S | Washington |
| 3(34) | Chad Williams | WR | Grambling State |
| 4(8) | Dorian Johnson | OG | Pittsburgh |
| 5(13) | Will Holden | OT | Vanderbilt |
| 5(36) | T.J. Logan | RB | North Carolina |
| 6(24) | Rudy Ford | S | Auburn |
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 10 | 5 | 1 | .656 | 354 | 292 |
| Arizona | 7 | 8 | 1 | .469 | 418 | 362 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 224 | 394 |
| San Francisco | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 309 | 480 |
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
