DAVID BRANDT
FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, former New Orleans Saints and University of Mississippi running back Deuce McAllister leaves Orleans Parish Criminal District Court after the verdict in the Cardell Hayes murder trial in New Orleans. McAllister was part of group of student-athletes in the late 1990s who helped push administrators into largely eliminating the Confederate flag from Ole Miss football games. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)
College athletes using platform to address social issues

By David Brandt Jun. 25, 2020 02:01 PM EDT
Deuce McAllister grew up in Mississippi and was well aware of the racial

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray watches from the sideline after getting injured in the in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Murray says he’ll be kneeling for the national anthem this season. The Cardinals’ emerging star wasn’t particularly vocal about social issues during his first season but said that would change in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, a black man, while in police custody in Minneapolis (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Cardinals QB Murray says he'll kneel for anthem this season

By David Brandt Jun. 17, 2020 04:40 PM EDT
Quarterback Kyler Murray says he'll be kneeling during the national anthem this

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21), left, and Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald talk during an NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Peterson believes the team can be among the NFL's elite this fall. Peterson is in the final year of a five-year contract and hopes to stay with the Cardinals for the remainder of his career. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Cardinals' Peterson to those who doubt him: "Wait and see"

By David Brandt May. 28, 2020 05:11 PM EDT
Patrick Peterson is about six weeks shy of his 30th birthday. Judging by a

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) greets Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) after an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers won 28-25. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jones: Cardinals defense 'loaded' after draft, free agency

By David Brandt May. 12, 2020 06:01 PM EDT
Chandler Jones was a one-man wrecking crew for the Cardinals last season,

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Josh Jones, center, talks on the phone as he is selected by the Arizona Cardinals during the third round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Cardinals beef up defense, add protection for Murray

By David Brandt Apr. 25, 2020 07:41 PM EDT
The Arizona Cardinals focused on two major needs in the NFL draft: Improving a

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Josh Jones, center, talks on the phone as he is selected by the Arizona Cardinals during the third round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Cardinals take OT Jones in third round to protect Murray

By David Brandt Apr. 24, 2020 11:35 PM EDT
Josh Jones expected to hear his name called in the first or second rounds of

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Isaiah Simmons places an Arizona Cardinals cap on his head during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020, after the Cardinals selected him eighth in the draft. (NFL via AP)
Cardinals add 'Swiss Army knife' on defense with Simmons

By David Brandt Apr. 23, 2020 09:28 PM EDT
Clemson's Isaiah Simmons was a do-everything defender during his college days,

FLE - In this April 25, 2004, file photo, Arizona Cardinals owner Bill Bidwell, left, and coach Dennis Green, right, pose with first round NFL Draft pick wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald at a news conference in Tempe, Ariz. The Cardinals' franchise has been around for more than a century but current star receiver Larry Fitzgerald is arguably the most important player in franchise history. Fitzgerald has been a beloved piece of the Cardinals since he was drafted 3rd overall in 2004 and has been among the most productive receivers in NFL history with more than 17,000 career yards receiving. (AP Photo/Tom Hood, File)
'Larry Legend' tops Cardinals' first-round draft picks

By David Brandt Apr. 21, 2020 07:31 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: WR Larry Fitzgerald (2004).

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim has been widely praised over the past few weeks after adding elite receiver Hopkins in a trade and signing three potential defensive starters. The moves have given Arizona a lot of flexibility for the upcoming draft, eliminating the gaping holes that needed immediate attention. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Hopkins not surprised by trade, ready to help Cardinals

By David Brandt Apr. 17, 2020 02:48 PM EDT
Most of the NFL world was stunned when the Arizona Cardinals pulled off a trade

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury, right, talks with general manager Steve Keim as players on the NFL football team run sprints in Glendale, Ariz. Keim has been widely praised over the past few weeks after adding elite receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade and signing three potential defensive starters. The moves have given Arizona a lot of flexibility for the upcoming draft, eliminating the gaping holes that needed immediate attention. “We feel like we’re free to take the best available pick that comes at the No. 8 spot,” Kingsbury said. “That’s a tribute to Steve and the job that he’s done in the offseason.” (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Bold offseason moves mean Cardinals have options at No. 8

By David Brandt Apr. 16, 2020 12:32 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — An active offseason has transformed Arizona's roster from a

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) is tackled by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Devon Kennard during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. Arizona native Kennard is ready to aid the Cardinals' defensive rebuild. The edge rusher had seven sacks in each of the past two seasons with the Detroit Lions and agreed to a three-year deal with the Cardinals on March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Home in Arizona, Kennard ready to aid Cardinals' rebuild

By David Brandt Mar. 23, 2020 02:20 PM EDT
Chandler Jones was one of the NFL's elite defensive players last season even if

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) motions after his fourth touchdown of the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Glendale, Ariz. Drake's agency said Saturday, March 21, 2020, that he will sign his one-year, $8.5 million tender to stay with the Cardinals. The Cardinals placed the transition tag on Drake earlier this week. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Kenyan Drake staying with Cardinals on one-year deal

By David Brandt Mar. 21, 2020 02:34 PM EDT
Running back Kenyan Drake's agency says he will sign his one-year, $8.5 million

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills in Houston. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday, March 16, 2020, because the trade hasn't been officially announced. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Cardinals help defense, but big buzz surrounds WR Hopkins

By David Brandt Mar. 18, 2020 06:30 PM EDT
The Cardinals came into the offseason needing to give a boost to their

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills in Houston. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday, March 16, 2020, because the trade hasn't been officially announced. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
AP source: Cards get WR Hopkins from Texans for RB Johnson

By David Brandt Mar. 16, 2020 02:17 PM EDT
The Arizona Cardinals have added one of the NFL's top receivers to join an

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle D.J. Humphries (74) protects quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Glendale, Ariz. The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed starting left tackle D.J. Humphries to a three-year contract. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Cardinals re-sign OT D.J. Humphries to 3-year deal

By David Brandt Feb. 18, 2020 12:40 PM EST
Arizona's offense showed plenty of potential during quarterback Kyler Murray's

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald attends a news conference after winning an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. Fitzgerald is coming back to the team for the 2020 season. There was speculations the 36-year-old Fitzgerald might retire, but the team announced Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, he has signed a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Cardinals star WR Fitzgerald returning for 2020 season

By David Brandt Jan. 15, 2020 10:03 AM EST
TEMPE, Arizona (AP) — Larry Fitzgerald didn't keep the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) celebrates after a sack against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals take step forward with more expected in future

By David Brandt Dec. 30, 2019 03:43 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — It was a fitting season finale for the Cardinals, who

In this Dec. 22, 2019, photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Murray's impressive first season is early proof that the Arizona Cardinals made a good decision when they selected the quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in April. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
From AirPods to airing it out: Murray learns the ways of NFL

By David Brandt Dec. 25, 2019 02:21 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Kyler Murray spent his rookie season with the

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury wears a headset on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Two straight wins have Cardinals hopeful for future

By David Brandt Dec. 23, 2019 04:42 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Cardinals have suddenly turned into a pretty good

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, right, keeps the ball away from the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Arizona QB Murray to have MRI after hamstring injury

By David Brandt Dec. 23, 2019 01:44 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona rookie quarterback Kyler Murray was scheduled to