Biggest remaining holes for the Cardinals
The run on a mediocre QB class might have been a blessing in disguise for the Cards, but they're still entering 2017 with no succession plan for Carson Palmer, Bryan Knowles writes.
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2017 Schedule
7-8-1, 2nd in NFC West
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Chad Williams' size, speed gives him chance to make instant impact
Seeking a deep threat to balance their offense, the Cardinals hope Grambling State rookie Chad Williams will make life easier for their other WRs.
NFL evaluators unfiltered on Cardinals' draft class
One personnel director loves Haason Reddick. But Budda Baker? Less so.
Budda Baker's versatility could help him see the field in Week 1
The Cardinals traded up for Budda Baker because they believe he's capable of playing either safety position as well as corner or nickel.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
The Cardinals signed 30-year-old C/G Tony Bergstrom to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. A five-year veteran, Bergstrom played in 15 regular-season and two playoff games last season with the Houston Texans. He was drafted in the third round in 2012 by Oakland out of the University of Utah. He's 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds.
Rookies who landed with perfect teams
The Cardinals know how to find ways to use defenders with size and speed, like Haason Reddick.
Early impact players from rounds 2-3: Budda Baker
Baker's versatility helps Arizona's defense lineup him up anywhere in the secondary.
Cardinals' rookies enter NFL with new numbers
Who's who among the Arizona Cardinals rookie class.
Cardinals' top 2018 question is already here: Who will replace Carson Palmer?
The Cardinals decided to kick the "replacing Carson Palmer" can up the road this year, but 2018 might be the time Arizona has to pick his successor.
Haason Reddick brings flexibility to Cardinals' pass rush
Haason Reddick can line up just about anywhere to get after opposing QBs. "He gives us unbelievable flexibility," Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said.
Four safeties (and QB Trevor Knight) part of Cardinals' UDFA class
Among the 17 undrafted free agents the Cardinals agreed to terms with on Tuesday, six were defensive backs.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
The Cardinals announced they've come to terms with 17 undrafted free agents: WR Carlton Agudosi, Rutgers DT Collin Bevins, NW Missouri State C Lucas Crowley, North Carolina S Ironhead Gallon, Georgia Southern S Gump Hayes, Arizona State WR Krishawn Hogan, Marian S Drico Johnson, Central Florida OLB Tre'Von Johnson, Weber State QB Trevor Knight ,Texas A&M CB Ryan Lewis, Pittsburgh T Jonathan McLaughlin, Virginia Tech S Cyril Noland-Lewis, Louisiana Tech TE Ricky Seals-Jones, Texas A&M CB Sojourn Shelton, Wisconsin RB James Summers, East Carolina DT Pasoni Tasini, Utah TE Steven Wroblewski, Southern Utah
Todd Heap's family to honor daughter with #HugsFromHollyDay on Wednesday
Former Cardinals tight end Todd Heap and his family have dedicated Wednesday as a day to remember Holly Heap.
Heaps start Hugs from Holly to honor daughter
Former NFL tight end Todd Heap and his family have begun a campaign called Hugs from Holly and are encouraging random acts of kindness Wednesday in honor of their late daughter.
Cardinals' draft receives mixed reviews from Mel Kiper despite needs being met
While ESPN analyst Mel Kiper is high on Budda Baker, a few of the Cardinals' other picks -- and spots they didn't fill -- kept Arizona graded a 'B.'
Biggest post-draft concern for the Cardinals
The Cards look like a team with all the right pieces in place, but after passing on drafting a QB, they'd better hope Carson Palmer has something left.
Draft shows multi-positional players are priority in Cardinals' future
This year's draft class exemplified Arizona's approach to personnel: the more versatile the player, the more the Cardinals were interested.
Cardinals' 2017 draft: Kiper's grades, McShay's best pick, more
ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts recap the 2017 draft for the Arizona Cardinals, including Mel Kiper's draft grades, Todd McShay's favorite pick and more.
Best and riskiest moves for the Cardinals' 2017 draft class
Josh Weinfuss breaks down the moves he liked and the moves that might not work out for the Cardinals.
Arizona Cardinals fill needs, leave QB of the future to the future
After a lot of rumors, the Cardinals again didn't draft a potential replacement for QB Carson Palmer.
Arizona Cardinals' 2017 draft picks: Analysis for every selection
Josh Weinfuss breaks down the Arizona Cardinals' 2017 draft class.
Vote: How did the Cardinals do in the draft?
It will be years before we can accurately assess the Cardinals' 2017 rookie class, but it's time to weigh in on how well the team used its draft resources.
Which team nailed NFL draft? (1:50)
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
When Cardinals GM Steve Keim was asked about fourth-round pick Dorian Johnson's liver condition, he responded with a joke. "Some think coach (Bruce Arians) and I have some liver issues but we're doing just fine." After a moment, Keim admitted it was a "terrible joke. But no, he's fine. He's doing alright." Arians said Johnson "knows how to manage it," referring to Johnson's condition that has his liver enzymes increased by five times higher than normal. Later Arians added his own quip: "I'm still learning mine."
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2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(13) | Haason Reddick | ILB | Temple |
| 2(4) | Budda Baker | S | Washington |
| 3(34) | Chad Williams | WR | Grambling State |
| 4(8) | Dorian Johnson | OG | Pittsburgh |
| 5(13) | Will Holden | OT | Vanderbilt |
| 5(36) | T.J. Logan | RB | North Carolina |
| 6(24) | Rudy Ford | S | Auburn |
2016 NFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 10 | 5 | 1 | .656 | 354 | 292 |
| Arizona | 7 | 8 | 1 | .469 | 418 | 362 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 224 | 394 |
| San Francisco | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 309 | 480 |
Team Leaders 2016
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards258.59th
Rushing Yards108.318th
Points For26.16th
Points Against22.614th
Free Agents
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
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