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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

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

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

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff talks with coach Sean McVay on the sideline during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One after another, quarterbacks once believed to be franchise cornerstones after being top five picks changed addresses this offseason in staggering succession. Matthew Stafford and Goff switched teams in a swap of former No. 1 overall picks. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Rams must go deep in draft with no 1st-round pick yet again

By Greg Beacham Apr. 23, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

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

Cardinals pushing for playoffs, could use help in secondary

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:27 PM EDT
16. ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8) LAST SEASON: The Cardinals raised expectations in coach Kliff Kingsbury's second season by getting off to a 5...

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) looks on before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston. Watt and the Texans have “mutually agreed to part ways,” ending the tenure of the face of the franchise and adding another huge change to an offseason filled with upheaval. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, FIle)
Cardinals agree to terms with free agent edge rusher JJ Watt

By Barry Wilner And David Brandt Mar. 01, 2021 01:19 PM EST

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

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Chris Streveler (15) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. The Cardinals recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Injured Murray disappointed after Cardinals' hopes dashed

By Joe Reedy Jan. 03, 2021 10:26 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) blows a kiss as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers won 20-12. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlight

By Greg Beacham Dec. 31, 2020 06:32 PM EST

Rams host Arizona with 2 playoff berths potentially on line

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:10 AM EST
ARIZONA (8-7) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (9-6) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Rams by 4 1/2 ...

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

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

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

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

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) celebrates his sack of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Kingsbury: Cardinals LB Gardeck to IR with knee injury

Dec. 24, 2020 03:44 PM EST

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

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

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 02:48 PM EST

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