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Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury watches during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., Jan. 17, 2022. The Arizona 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 quarterback Kyler Murray and the team’s front office brought some drama to the desert. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Even with Murray drama, Cards confident in team's direction

By David Brandt Apr. 22, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

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...

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

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

Fans of the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams tailgate in front of State Farm Stadium prior to an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals 12/13/2021

Dec. 13, 2021 06:53 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

The Arizona Cardinals celebrates around defensive end Zach Allen after Allen's pass of Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. The Cardinals won 33-22. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Cardinals' nose for takeaways big reason for 10-2 record

By David Brandt Dec. 06, 2021 04:59 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 wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) kneels after the Green Bay Packers intercepted the ball in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Packers won 24-21. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Adversity arrives: Cardinals finally lose, now must regroup

By David Brandt Oct. 29, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, right, celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle Elgton Jenkins (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INT

By David Brandt Oct. 28, 2021 11:45 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) scores a touchdown as Houston Texans outside linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Murray vs. Rodgers highlight of Packers-Cardinals showdown

By David Brandt Oct. 27, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals , Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Good-plus-lucky equals a 2-0 start for the Cardinals

By David Brandt Sep. 20, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Northern Arizona at Arizona 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins makes a catch during an NFL football training camp practice, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
It's time: After 2 years of learning, Cardinals ready to win

By David Brandt Sep. 01, 2021 06:58 PM EDT

Kingsbury-Murray duo under pressure to get Cards to playoffs

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8) New Faces: DE J.J. Watt, WR A.J. Green, C Rodney Hudson, OL Brian Winters, QB Colt McCoy, LB Zaven Collins (first...

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keanu Neal (42) strips the ball away from Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams, center, as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, right, defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Prater's 47-yard FG lifts Cardinals over Cowboys 19-16

By David Brandt Aug. 14, 2021 01:28 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons (9) and Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks, right, work on technique drills during NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals hand over defense to second-year LB Isaiah Simmons

By David Brandt Aug. 05, 2021 04:00 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. Chandler Jones was present at the first day of Arizona Cardinals training camp on Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021. Larry Fitzgerald was not. Both developments were expected as the Cardinals officially opened their preseason at State Farm Stadium. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Jones in, Fitzgerald out at first day of Cardinals camp

By David Brandt Jul. 27, 2021 04:14 PM EDT