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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons began their offseason training program Tuesday, May 25, 2021, without longtime star receiver Julio Jones, who apparently has no intention of returning to a rebuilding team that is still struggling to get under the salary cap. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons coach tight-lipped about Julio Jones' future

By Paul Newberry May. 25, 2021 01:42 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)
Quick impact? Cards expect early picks will help from Day 1

By David Brandt May. 01, 2021 08:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Clemson offensive tackle Jackson Carman (79) looks to block during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Glendale, Ariz. The Cincinnati Bengals got some help for their offensive line Friday night, taking Carman with their second-round pick in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Bengals fill urgent needs in draft, build around QB Burrow

By Mitch Stacy May. 01, 2021 07:13 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

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 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 - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 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

Bengals look to shore up lines, receiver corps in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:36 PM EDT
CINCINNATI BENGALS (4-11-1) LAST SEASON: The Bengals showed some life under rookie quarterback Joe Burrow and had some close losses in the...

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...

Arizona Cardinals sign RB Conner to one-year deal

Apr. 13, 2021 03:43 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed running back James Conner to a one-year contract. The Cardinals made the move after...

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. The Bengals continued to part with veterans when they released running back Giovani Bernard on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Bernard, a free agent, played his entire eight-year NFL career in Cincinnati and established himself as a reliable blocking back and receiver.(AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Bengals show another veteran the door, release RB Bernard

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 07, 2021 11:01 AM EDT

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

File-This Nov. 29, 2020, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) in action in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Minneapolis. Cincinnati bolstered its offensive line, which was a glaring weakness in a 4-11-1 2020 season, with the signing of ex-Vikings Reiff as the team seeks better protection for quarterback Joe Burrow. (AP Photo/David Berding, File)
Bengals cut Atkins, add to offensive, defensive lines

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 19, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) dives over the line for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $14.5 million with free agent running back Kenyan Drake to complement starter Josh Jacobs. A person familiar with the deal says Drake will be guaranteed $11 million under the deal agreed to on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Let's Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak up

By Barry Wilner Mar. 18, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

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

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

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

Bengals need help on offensive and defensive lines, LB

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:44 PM EST
CINCINNATI BENGALS (4-11-1) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR A.J. Green, S Shawn Williams, WR John Ross, CB Mackensie Alexander, P Kevin Huber...

Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph (42) recovers a fumbled in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.(AP Photo/Don Wright)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1/10/2021

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