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FILE - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., Jan. 17, 2022. The 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 Murray and the team’s front office brought some drama to the desert. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Kyler Murray seems happy, so Cards are too after NFL draft

By David Brandt Apr. 30, 2022 08:04 PM EDT

FILE - Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired Brown in a draft-day trade with the Ravens, sending the No. 23 overall pick back to Baltimore in return. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Cardinals pull off trade, add WR Marquise Brown from Ravens

By David Brandt Apr. 28, 2022 10:16 PM EDT

FILE - National Team quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. Pickett is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point

By Barry Wilner Apr. 28, 2022 09:52 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton talks to reporters after practice at the NFL football team's facility in Berea, Ohio Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013. Two coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general managers. The updated lawsuit in Manhattan federal court added coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination

By Larry Neumeister Apr. 07, 2022 01:04 PM 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 sign Kingsbury, Keim to long-term extensions

By David Brandt Mar. 02, 2022 11:57 AM EST

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

Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder, left, pressures Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) into throwing a pass that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by David Long Jr. during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Murray's first playoff start a nightmare for Cardinals

By Joe Reedy Jan. 18, 2022 02:05 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Tanner Vallejo (51) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout

By Greg Beacham Jan. 17, 2022 11:36 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Murray, Stafford seek first playoff wins when Cards visit LA

By Greg Beacham Jan. 14, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers pitches to Aaron Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:49 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) wraps up Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) for a sack during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
After 3 years of building, Cards' Murray ready for playoffs

By David Brandt Jan. 13, 2022 04:47 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, on Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is trying to complete a miraculous comeback from a serious shoulder injury in an effort to help the Cardinals' defense when they travel to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in the wild card round. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Medical marvel: Watt tries quick return for Cardinals

By David Brandt Jan. 12, 2022 03:55 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle watches during an NFL football training camp in Irvine, Calif., on July 30, 2019. Weddle is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Veteran safety Eric Weddle rejoining LA Rams for playoffs

By Greg Beacham Jan. 12, 2022 12:24 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, walks off the field after an NFL football game loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Seahawks won 38-30. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Fading Cardinals grasping for answers as postseason looms

By David Brandt Jan. 10, 2022 07:19 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) wraps up Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) for a sack during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cardinals hitting the road after 38-30 loss to Seattle

By John Marshall Jan. 09, 2022 09:01 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen (94) gives chase during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Seahawks win 38-30 to spoil Cardinals shot at NFC West title

By David Brandt Jan. 09, 2022 07:49 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

Jan. 09, 2022 03:33 PM EST

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)
Cards designate Watt to return, could help in playoffs

Jan. 07, 2022 02:42 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Playoff-bound Cardinals eye shot at NFC West vs. Seahawks

By David Brandt Jan. 06, 2022 03:30 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll smiles on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Cardinals host Seahawks, still have shot at NFC West title

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 11:53 AM EST