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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Next 5 games could shape reeling Cardinals' long-term future

By David Brandt Dec. 01, 2022 05:44 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals fans watch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals head into bye week smarting from last-minute loss

By David Brandt Nov. 28, 2022 06:44 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons celebrates after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals visit Rams in meeting of stumbling NFC West rivals

By Greg Beacham Nov. 10, 2022 07:01 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins returns an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Cardinals in extended funk as attention turns to Kingsbury

By David Brandt Nov. 07, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons celebrates after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
After glimmer of hope, Cardinals back to mistake-filled ways

By David Brandt Nov. 06, 2022 09:25 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Cardinals don't mind ho-hum start, feel better things ahead

By David Brandt Oct. 03, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) pushes off of Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals can't stop first-half woes in another loss to Rams

By David Brandt Sep. 26, 2022 06:45 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rams continue dominance of Cardinals with 20-12 victory

By David Brandt Sep. 25, 2022 07:33 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury yells from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Rams try to continue recent dominance against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gets the Chiefs' fans excited during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Mahomes, Kingsbury meet again when Cardinals host Chiefs

By David Brandt Sep. 08, 2022 05:25 PM EDT

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury watches during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., Jan. 17, 2022. The Arizona Cardinals appeared to be one of the more stable franchises in the NFL just six months ago. That changed a little after a late-season collapse and a passive-aggressive contract spat between quarterback Kyler Murray and the team’s front office brought some drama to the desert. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Even with Murray drama, Cards confident in team's direction

By David Brandt Apr. 22, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals release veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks

Mar. 09, 2022 04:08 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals released linebacker Jordan Hicks on Wednesday, freeing up salary-cap space. The team will gain $6.5 million...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs for fans prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Fans of the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams tailgate in front of State Farm Stadium prior to an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals 12/13/2021

Dec. 13, 2021 06:53 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Hicks leads the Cardinals with 95 tackles and has added five sacks. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Not done yet: Hicks proves Cardinals wrong, leads defense

By David Brandt Dec. 12, 2021 03:26 PM EST

The Arizona Cardinals celebrates around defensive end Zach Allen after Allen's pass of Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. The Cardinals won 33-22. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Cardinals' nose for takeaways big reason for 10-2 record

By David Brandt Dec. 06, 2021 04:59 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 03:33 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) kneels after the Green Bay Packers intercepted the ball in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Packers won 24-21. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Adversity arrives: Cardinals finally lose, now must regroup

By David Brandt Oct. 29, 2021 05:06 PM EDT