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FILE - Then-Miami Dolphins Executive Vice President of Football Administration Dawn Aponte stands on the field after a Miami Dolphins voluntary veterans football minicamp in Davie, Fla., April 26, 2016. Even though the NFL attempted to enhance opportunities for minority candidates to become head coaches in a league whose players are 70% black, there was a disconnect. Same thing for front office positions, although more improvement had been seen in recent years in that area. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Minority GM, coach candidates invited to meet NFL owners

By Barry Wilner May. 19, 2022 02:00 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Chris Banjo (31) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals won 25-22. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Sky's not falling: Victory puts Cardinals back on track

By David Brandt Jan. 03, 2022 04:20 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, second from left, and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, foreground right, gesture from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Take two? Arizona's Joseph works to earn 2nd head coach job

By David Brandt Dec. 31, 2021 12:10 PM EST

Denver Broncos players kneel on a painted tribute to former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos in thick of playoff chase for first time since 2015

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 13, 2021 05:27 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

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) strips the ball from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
With NFL-best record, Cardinals roll into matchup with Bears

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 02, 2021 05:51 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton (33) celebrates with safety Budda Baker (3) and teammates after Baker intercepted a pass by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
NFL-best Cardinals continue to evolve, prepare for Panthers

By David Brandt Nov. 11, 2021 06:13 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

Nov. 07, 2021 04:45 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) reacts after making his first reception as an Arizona Cardinal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cardinals move to 7-0 for season, roll past Texans 31-5

By David Brandt Oct. 24, 2021 07:37 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Virus keeps Kingsbury from practice as Cards prep for Texans

By David Brandt Oct. 22, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator and acting head coach Vance Joseph looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Fill-ins lead first-place, unrattled Cards & Raiders to wins

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 19, 2021 02:43 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates after scoring a 13-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cardinals brush COVID-19 issues aside, keep winning games

By David Brandt Oct. 18, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) fumbles and is injured on a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Murray throws 4 TD passes, unbeaten Cardinals batter Browns

By Tom Withers Oct. 17, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2006, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan passes the ball as he waits for the start of the team's first football practice after a bye week in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos will honor Shanahan, the winningest coach in the team's history, by including his name in the Ring of Fame during a halftime ceremony Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, when the team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pats-Cowboys becomes NFL's 10th OT game

Oct. 17, 2021 09:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2021, file photo, Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury walks on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif. Kingsbury and an assistant coach and a player will miss the Cardinals' game Sunday at Cleveland after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Cardinals coach Kingsbury, 2 others to miss Sunday vs Browns

By David Brandt Oct. 15, 2021 08:41 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates a defensive stop against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Cardinals, Bills tied for top spot in latest AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Oct. 12, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) scrambles against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Cardinals use Hopkins, stellar defense to beat 49ers 17-10

By David Brandt Oct. 10, 2021 07:39 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray evades the tackle attempt from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Obo Okoronkwo during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Undefeated Cardinals try to keep rolling against 49ers

By David Brandt Oct. 07, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer greet each other before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Arizona's much-improved defense big reason for 3-0 start

By David Brandt Sep. 30, 2021 04:01 PM EDT