Jordan Hicks
FILE - Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell directs players during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., May 17, 2022. O’Connell takes the Vikings into his first training camp, after being hired in February to replace Mike Zimmer. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
As Vikings start O'Connell era, defense again under scrutiny

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. The Cardinals have shown improvement during quarterback Kyler Murray's first three seasons, progressing from one of the league's worst teams to a spot in the NFC Wild Card game last year. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Kyler Murray's contract situation the talk of Cardinals camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:12 AM EDT

LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. runs through drills during LSU Pro Day for NFL football coaches and scouts in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Vikings enter draft with still-pressing need at cornerback

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:48 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs on the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first season with the Vikings will be a tall task given their current commitments. Kirk Cousins is currently carrying a $45 million salary cap charge on the final year of his existing contract. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, FIle)
Vikings try to 'live in today and tomorrow' this offseason

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce (58) reacts during his introduction prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings kept up their defensive line shuffle by finalizing the release of nose tackle Michael Pierce on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, for salary cap savings ahead of free agency. The seventh-year veteran played in only eight games for the team.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Vikings continue defensive shuffle by adding LB Jordan Hicks

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2022 11:25 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cardinals have several roster decisions after 11-win season

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:19 PM EST

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...

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury walks off the field after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cardinals in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Questions coming for Cardinals after late-season stumbles

By David Brandt Jan. 18, 2022 05:58 PM EST

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

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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt prior to an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Indianapolis Colts at Arizona Cardinals 12/25/2021

Dec. 25, 2021 07:57 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

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

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)
Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals 9/19/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 10:51 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Cardinals try to clinch playoff spot with win versus Rams

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 02:49 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray smiles as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 12:47 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Jalyn Holmes (57) tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Jordan Howard (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Riding two-game winning streak, Eagles face rival Giants

By Tom Canavan Nov. 26, 2021 02:07 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin (26) gets his helmet pulled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Julian Stanford, left, on a face mask penalty during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cardinals look to stay on top of NFC West facing Seahawks

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 01:27 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 quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Using stars or subs, Cardinals keep churning out victories

By David Brandt Nov. 08, 2021 04:48 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers 11/7/2021

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