DAVID BRANDT
FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, and general manager Steve Keim discuss the upcoming NFL football draft during a news conference in Tempe, Ariz., in this Tuesday, April 16, 2019, file photo. They'll pick at No. 16 spot in the first round of the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, and seem likely to target a defensive player, particularly a cornerback. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Quick impact? Cards expect early picks will help from Day 1

By David Brandt May. 01, 2021 08:10 PM EDT
Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is confident that the team's first two

Fans watch the from the outside of the NFL Draft Theatre during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Cardinals take Purdue speedster Moore with No. 49 pick

By David Brandt Apr. 30, 2021 09:14 PM EDT
Cardinals general manager Steve Keim wants to get one thing straight about his

Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins participates in an agility drill at NFL football pro day Friday, April 2, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cardinals go LB again, grab Tulsa's Collins with No. 16 pick

By David Brandt Apr. 29, 2021 10:48 PM EDT
Zaven Collins' mom had to take money out of her 401K just so her son could

FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, and general manager Steve Keim discuss the upcoming NFL football draft during a news conference in Tempe, Ariz., in this Tuesday, April 16, 2019, file photo. They'll pick at No. 16 spot in the first round of the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, and seem likely to target a defensive player, particularly a cornerback. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Arizona flush with vets, now eyes youthful help in secondary

By David Brandt Apr. 23, 2021 02:45 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray's four-year rookie contract is halfway over

FILE - Then-Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) defends against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. The Arizona Cardinals added cornerback Malcolm Butler, Thursday, March 25, 2021, on a one-year deal in an effort to bolster a thin secondary.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Cardinals bolster secondary, sign veteran CB Malcolm Butler

By David Brandt Mar. 25, 2021 03:39 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have added cornerback Malcolm Butler

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati. The Arizona Cardinals made a pair of big offseason moves, adding seven-time Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Green on a one-year deal and trading for three-time Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Cards new WR A.J. Green ready to win, says 'legs feel young'

By David Brandt Mar. 18, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A.J. Green spent the better part of a decade in Cincinnati

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati. The Arizona Cardinals made a pair of big offseason moves, adding seven-time Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Green on a one-year deal and trading for three-time Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Cards add WR A.J. Green, C Rodney Hudson to boost offense

By David Brandt Mar. 17, 2021 05:40 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals made a trio of big offseason moves on

Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (87) and tight end Dan Arnold (85) walk off the field after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Late-season failures put pressure on Kingsbury, Cardinals

By David Brandt Jan. 04, 2021 04:39 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury was an offensive genius

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Wilson, Lockett help Seahawks rally for 26-23 win over 49ers

By David Brandt Jan. 03, 2021 07:50 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Tyler Lockett completed

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Even after ugly weekend, Cardinals control playoff fate

By David Brandt Dec. 28, 2020 04:10 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals controlled their playoff destiny

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Desert downer: Cards lose game and control of playoff fate

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2020 09:48 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Kyler Murray lingered on the bench for a

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2020 07:51 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers limped into Saturday's game with

Dallas Cowboys' Rico Dowdle is tackled as he carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Yffy Yossifor/Star-Telegram via AP)
Cardinals pushing for playoffs in home game vs. 49ers

By David Brandt Dec. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are in the middle of the playoff

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zeke Turner (47) celebrates his interception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Swagger returns as Arizona 'Air Raid' gets back on track

By David Brandt Dec. 21, 2020 04:14 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray was flinging the ball around the field,

Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps (22) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Murray, Hopkins lead Cardinals past Eagles 33-26

By David Brandt Dec. 20, 2020 07:51 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAndre Hopkins had a rare fumble early in Sunday's game

Arizona Cardinals' Haason Reddick, left, knocks the ball out of New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy's hands during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Bust to boom: Reddick's 5-sack day highlights Arizona rise

By David Brandt Dec. 18, 2020 03:17 PM EST
Linebacker Haason Reddick doesn't mind admitting he shed a few tears of joy

Philadelphia Eagles' Duke Riley (50) reacts after intercepting a pass by New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Cardinals, Eagles far from perfect but both have momentum

By David Brandt Dec. 17, 2020 03:50 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It's easy to look at Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals' Haason Reddick, left, knocks the ball out of New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy's hands during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Big road win gets Arizona's playoff hopes back on track

By David Brandt Dec. 14, 2020 06:05 PM EST
Just when it looked like Arizona's football season was on the brink of collapse

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) scores on the two point conversion as Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington leads NFC East after gritty 23-15 win over 49ers

By David Brandt Dec. 13, 2020 08:00 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Washington seized further control of a sloppy and

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona's Fitzgerald back after 13-day bout with COVID-19

By David Brandt Dec. 10, 2020 06:36 PM EST
Veteran Arizona receiver Larry Fitzgerald described fairly mild physical