EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will have two different teams come to training camp this year, hosting joint practices with both the Tennessee Titans and the Arizona Cardinals prior to their preseason games.
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (AP) — Standing a few feet from a golf green, Deshaun Watson made a pitch for DeAndre Hopkins to join him in Cleveland.
The Browns quarterback said Tuesday that he has spoken to Hopkins, his close friend and former Houston teammate, and encouraged the three-time All-Pro wide receiver to consider a reunion.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The DeAndre Hopkins era is over for the Arizona Cardinals, who are on the hook for quite an expensive breakup.
The Cardinals released the three-time All-Pro wide receiver in a salary cap move Friday after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden to a one-year contract on Wednesday, giving them some depth behind star edge rushers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
Jets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule process
May 12, 2023 GMTAaron Rodgers nearly upended the NFL schedule two years ago when he told some within the Green Bay Packers organization he didn’t want to return to the team.
For the sake and sanity of those in the league’s scheduling department, cooler heads prevailed.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has made two donations to victims of a Texas mall shooting last weekend, including $15,000 to a young boy who lost his entire family.
Murray — who is from Allen, Texas, where the shooting occurred — also donated $10,000 to a general fund for victims of the shooting and shared the links with his 372,000 followers on Twitter.
Cards decline 5th-year option for linebacker Isaiah Simmons
May 2, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have declined to pick up the fifth-year option for linebacker Isaiah Simmons, who was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 draft.
First-year Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed the team's decision on Tuesday.
Williams, Harrison, Maye are top prospects in 2024 NFL draft
April 30, 2023 GMTThe 2024 NFL draft class could quickly transform losers into winners.
With a full season of college football still to be played, two future franchise quarterbacks are already being penciled into the top of draft boards: Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams of Southern California and North Carolina's Drake Maye.
Cardinals have solid ’23 draft, and ’24 could be even better
April 30, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — First-year general manager Monti Ossenfort cobbled together a solid draft in his opening effort for the Arizona Cardinals, adding depth in several spots, especially along the offensive line and at cornerback.
Cardinals active on trades again, beef up defense with picks
April 29, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals traded down in the NFL draft for a second straight night on Friday before beefing up their defense by adding edge rusher BJ Ojulari in the second round and Syracuse cornerback Garrett Williams in the third.
Cards select OT Paris Johnson at No. 6 after multiple trades
April 28, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Paris Johnson thought he had a few free moments at the NFL draft, so he took a quick bathroom break.
Cards swap 3rd-round picks with Eagles after tampering issue
April 28, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have swapped third-round picks with the Philadelphia Eagles in this year's draft after the Cardinals had impermissible contact with Jonathan Gannon during their recent coaching search.
2023 NFL Seven Round Draft Order
April 25, 2023 GMT1. Carolina Panthers (from Chicago)
Cardinals say ‘erratic behavior’ damaged McDonough’s career
April 25, 2023 GMTThe Arizona Cardinals and owner Michael Bidwill deny they are liable to front office executive Terry McDonough for any claims he made against the team in a demand for arbitration, and say his “erratic behavior eventually damaged his career."
Rebuilding Cardinals weigh options with No. 3 pick in draft
April 20, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have avoided saying the franchise has entered rebuild mode, even if it sure does feel like it.
The Cardinals will have the No. 3 overall pick in next week's NFL draft in Kansas City, Missouri, which provides one of the first big moments for new coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort.
Dolphins sign former Panthers, Cardinals WR Chosen Anderson
April 17, 2023 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Chosen Anderson on Monday.
Anderson recently played for the Arizona Cardinals, but was released on March 8 after a short and unproductive stint with just seven catches for 76 yards over 10 games.
Kliff Kingsbury joins USC staff as senior offensive analyst
April 12, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kliff Kingsbury is joining Lincoln Riley's coaching staff at Southern California as a senior offensive analyst.
USC announced the addition Tuesday of Kingsbury, who was fired by the Arizona Cardinals in January after four seasons as their head coach.
Jon Rahm a Masters champion everyone saw coming
April 10, 2023 GMTAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm is a Masters champion, and he can say he saw this coming based on the message in a fortune cookie from a Chinese fast-food chain nearly 10 years ago.
AP source: Ex-Cardinals executive accuses owner of cheating
April 4, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Former Arizona Cardinals front office executive Terry McDonough has filed an arbitration claim against the team that accuses owner Michael Bidwill of cheating, according to a person with knowledge of the claim.
Julie Ertz returns to US team for 2 friendlies with Ireland
March 28, 2023 GMTJulie Ertz has been named to the U.S. roster for a pair of upcoming matches against Ireland after taking time off for the birth of her son.
Ertz has not played for the United States since the bronze medal-winning victory over Australia at the Tokyo Olympics.
AP source: Steelers agree on a deal with Patrick Peterson
March 13, 2023 GMTThe Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed on a two-year contract with eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday.
Cardinals sign WR Greg Dortch, release LB Markus Golden
March 10, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals signed receiver Greg Dortch to a one-year deal and released veteran linebacker Markus Golden on Friday.
The 24-year-old Dortch — who was an exclusive rights free agent — was one of the bright spots for the Cardinals in a difficult season.
Cardinals release WR Anderson after unproductive season
March 8, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals released receiver Robbie Anderson on Wednesday, ending a short and unproductive stint.
The Cardinals traded for Anderson on Oct. 17, sending a pair of future late-round draft picks back to the Carolina Panthers.
Nolan Smith steals show on 1st day of NFL combine workouts
March 3, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One day after tearing up at the podium, edge rusher Nolan Smith turned heads on the Lucas Oil Stadium turf on Thursday.
The former Georgia star ran the fastest 40-yard dash by a defensive lineman, clocking 4.39 seconds.
Vikings earn top mark in NFLPA player treatment survey
March 1, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings treat their players best, according to a new NFL Players Association survey.
The Washington Commanders have a long way to go.
The report, released Wednesday during the league's annual scouting combine, rated teams in eight categories — everything from meals and nutrition to training and travel — based on anonymous responses from about 1,300 players.
NFC champion Eagles name Johnson, Desai new coordinators
February 28, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles are moving on with new offensive and defensive coordinators.
The Eagles promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator on Tuesday, replacing Shane Steichen after he left to become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
UNC hires former NFL head coach Freddie Kitchens as TE coach
February 28, 2023 GMTCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens as its run-game coordinator and tight ends coach.
The school announced the hiring Tuesday, with Kitchens named to replace John Lilly after Lilly joined Frank Reich’s staff with the NFL's Carolina Panthers.
Panthers hire Adrian Wilson as VP of player personnel
February 28, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers added to their front office, hiring Adrian Wilson as vice president of player personnel on Monday.
Wilson spent the last eight seasons with the Arizona Cardinals' scouting department, including the last two as vice president of player personnel.
Florida hires Armstrong as DC to replace NFL-bound Toney
February 27, 2023 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has hired Austin Armstrong as its defensive coordinator, poaching a member of Nick Saban’s Alabama staff after less than two months on the job.
The 29-year-old Armstrong replaces Patrick Toney, who left Gainesville after one subpar season to become a defensive assistant with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.
Bieniemy takes next step as Commanders offensive coordinator
February 24, 2023 GMTASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Eric Bieniemy knew he was almost certainly leaving the Kansas City Chiefs before they won a second Super Bowl in four years.
After interviewing 16 times for 15 different NFL head coaching jobs in past years, he also knew this time he probably was not getting another look to run a team.
Cards add Petzing to lead offense, help Murray’s comeback
February 23, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals won't have an ideal quarterback situation next season.
That's a big reason why Drew Petzing was hired.
New Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has asked Petzing to lead an offense that will eventually be built around franchise quarterback Kyler Murray.
AP source: Broncos hire ex-head coach Vance Joseph as new DC
February 23, 2023 GMTENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the hiring tells The Associated Press that Sean Payton is bringing back ex-Broncos head coach Vance Joseph to Denver to serve as his defensive coordinator.
Same ol’ same ol’: No progress for Black head coaches in NFL
February 16, 2023 GMTAfter completing the latest round of coaching hires this week, the NFL won't look much different on the sidelines in 2023.
DeMeco Ryans was the lone Black candidate to land one of the five openings, which means the 32-team league remains stuck at just three Black coaches heading toward a new season for the fifth year in a row.
Gannon ready to lead Cards after whirlwind interview process
February 16, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jonathan Gannon said multiple times Thursday that he's a big believer "in being where your feet are.”
His two feet have taken him through quite the whirlwind over the past 96 hours.
Eagles face an offseason of new coaches, free-agent moves
February 15, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles' makeover is already underway. Only two days after a crushing Super Bowl loss to Kansas City, some Eagles are ready to move on — especially the coaching staff.
Cardinals hire Eagles coordinator Gannon as next coach
February 14, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals hired Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon on Tuesday to be their next head coach.
Gannon replaces Kliff Kingsbury, who was fired last month after going 4-13 in his fourth season.
Former Cardinals lineman Conrad Dobler dies at 72
February 14, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Conrad Dobler, one of the NFL's top offensive linemen and fiercest players in the 1970s, has died. He was 72.
The Arizona Cardinals announced Dobler died Monday in Pueblo, Colorado.
Super Bowl field turns into a super slip and slide
February 13, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The field at State Farm Stadium turned into a Super Bowl slip and slide.
Super Bowl Guide: Where to watch and who to watch
February 11, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs is rapidly approaching.
Super Bowl’s grass turf required nearly 2-year process
February 10, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Pappas said tending to natural grass in the middle of the Sonoran Desert requires a little art, a little science and a little intuition.
Washington coach Rivera wins NFL’s Salute to Service Award
February 8, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Ron Rivera’s dad served in the United States Army for 32 years.
So for the coach of the Washington Commanders, winning the NFL’s Salute to Service Award was extra special.
The award honors league personnel who take tangible steps to honor and support military communities.
Super Bowl teams have good backup QB plans
February 8, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — If all goes according to plan Sunday, the only time football fans will see Kansas City's Chad Henne or Philadelphia's Gardner Minshew during the Super Bowl will be on the sideline, holding a clipboard, talking on a headset or offering encouragement to teammates.
Mahomes, Hurts buoy Super Bowl teams amid QB injury spate
February 8, 2023 GMTIt matters that Patrick Mahomes is spectacularly talented, of course.
Seven-time Pro Bowl WR A.J. Green retires after 12 seasons
February 6, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Seven-time Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Green retired on Monday after 12 seasons in the NFL.
The 34-year-old spent a decade with the Cincinnati Bengals before signing with the Arizona Cardinals for the last two seasons of his career.
Column: Six Degrees of Wilks connects dots of NFL racism
January 27, 2023 GMTLet's play Six Degrees of Steve Wilks, a quick and easy way to connect the dots of racism in the NFL head coaching ranks.
— We'll start with Kliff Kingsbury, a white coach who was fired by Texas Tech in 2018 and somehow wound up as head man of the Arizona Cardinals the very next season.
AP source: Bill O’Brien agrees to return as Patriots OC
January 24, 2023 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized.
Cards GM Ossenfort on rebuild: ‘Ego will not be tolerated’
January 17, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Monti Ossenfort watched in dismay two years ago as Arizona's Kyler Murray ripped apart the Tennessee Titans defense, accounting for five touchdowns in Arizona's 38-13 victory.
He's much more excited to see the quarterback again now that they're part of the same team.
Cardinals hire Monti Ossenfort as team’s new general manager
January 16, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have hired Monti Ossenfort as the team's new general manager.
The franchise announced the hiring of Ossenfort on Monday, one week after owner Michael Bidwill announced that head coach Kliff Kingsbury and general manager Steve Keim would not return following a dreadful 4-13 season.
49ers rolling into postseason on 10-game winning streak
January 10, 2023 GMTThe offense is putting up more than 30 points each week with ease. The defense is stingy and generating turnovers.
The San Francisco 49ers head into the postseason on a 10-game winning streak after beating the Arizona Cardinals 38-13 on Sunday and are peaking at the right time of the season.
Kingsbury, Keim out as Cardinals undergo franchise makeover
January 9, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have fired coach Kliff Kingsbury and parted ways with general manager Steve Keim after a dreadful season that saw constant unwanted headlines, a serious knee injury to star quarterback Kyler Murray and lots of losing.
Purdy leads 49ers to 10th straight win, 38-13 over Cardinals
January 9, 2023 GMTBrock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are peaking at just the right time and now know they won't have to go on the road for at least a few more weeks.
Purdy threw three touchdown passes for his sixth straight game with multiple TDs and the 49ers clinched the No.
J.J. Watt bids farewell to NFL with emotional 2-sack game
January 9, 2023 GMTJ.J. Watt's day started with a ceremonial bow following yet another sack. It ended with an emotional goodbye fitting for the end of the career of one of the NFL's best defensive players.
49ers host Cards seeking 10th straight win, NFC West sweep
January 5, 2023 GMTARIZONA (4-12) at SAN FRANCISCO (12-4)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: 49ers by 14
49ers head into finale vs. Cardinals with chance at top seed
January 5, 2023 GMTSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers spent the past few weeks after clinching the NFC West chasing the No. 2 seed and an extra home game in the playoffs.
Now the 49ers (12-4) head into the regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals (4-12) on Sunday with a shot at earning the top seed and a coveted first-round bye.
With top seed possible, Cowboys playing to win at Washington
January 5, 2023 GMTMicah Parsons does not plan to be scoreboard-watching during the Dallas Cowboys' game at the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Thomas, Revis, Freeney picked as Hall of Fame finalists
January 5, 2023 GMTJoe Thomas, Darrelle Revis and Dwight Freeney are finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023.
The 15 modern-day players who will be considered later this month by the selection committee include returning finalists DeMarcus Ware, Patrick Willis, Zach Thomas and Andre Johnson.
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has ‘successful’ ACL surgery
January 4, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray said he had “successful” knee surgery to repair an ACL injury that he suffered against the New England Patriots on Dec. 12.
The 25-year-old Murray posted a picture of himself laying in a hospital bed with the message: “ACL surgery was successful, thank you for all the love and prayers.
Falcons cut WR Batson from practice squad after arrest
January 2, 2023 GMTFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons released receiver Cameron Batson from the practice squad on Monday, two days after an altercation with police led to his arrest.
Batson had been on the Falcons' practice squad all season but didn't play in a game.