New York seems to be in constant need of an ace to lead its staff, even after big swings on pitchers like Gerrit Cole a few years ago and missing on Justin Verlander this offseason. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Beating the Patriots in a trade for Jones, who became a two-time All-Pro in Arizona, may be a nice sweetener here for Keim. Arizona Cardinals GM on list of NFL general managers who could be fired, VOTE: Who would you like to see as the #AZCardinals' head coach next season? Kingsbury, 43, did take the reins of a franchise not known for stringing together successful seasons. Being tied to Lamar Jackson has not exactly benefited pass catchers not named Mark Andrews. WR Arizona Cardinals. The Jaguars shocking the NFL world with their four-year, $72MM accord essentially a two-year, $37MM contract reminded of Sammy Watkins $16MM-per-year Chiefs deal four years ago. Coming off his first Pro Bowl as well, the ex-Florida Gator appears to have done the Cardinals a favor. We know how effective Harbaugh is as a head coach, given his stint with the San Francisco 49ers. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images). Inferior edges also passed Jones, who missed his window to earn a $20MM-AAV accord. Then again, Brown surely has untapped potential at the NFL level. It seems that Arizonas roster depth will be top heavy for some time, given their contract situation. Piecoro added that the team is looking at some deals that would send one player back in return and others that would deal multiple. Theres a mystery team in on Rodon, and its believed to be the Cardinals (so maybe its not such a great mystery after all), Heyman reported on Sunday. 2 wideout may be dicey. Only David Johnsons outlier 2016 produced more in a Cardinals season. Last years 10-2 start does signal this nucleus is capable of strong play, but a lot will have to go right even in the shallower of the two conferences for this years Cardinals to be a threat for a deep playoff run. Add the San Francisco Giants to the list of potential suitors for promising young Oakland A's catcher Sean Murphy, per Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle. Green has apparently looked very good at Arizonas practices. The Cardinals do not employ an elite left tackle, but the 2015 first-rounder has enjoyed strong stretches. Follow him on Twitter@Jeremy_Cluff. The Cardinals were one of three teams to experience an offseason tragedy. Many Andrews tended to do more with his targets though, putting up a 70% catch rate to Marquises 62%, as well as averaging a yard and a half more per reception. to swoop in and take a chance, but any team already rostering a highly paid QB will be hard pressed to fit that cap hit. The St. Louis Cardinals were previously players, but the signing of Wilson Contreras appeared to halt those conversations. Conners pact, along with Leonard Fournettes Buccaneers deal and Austin Ekelers wildly Chargers-friendly accord, effectively establishes a veteran middle class at a position in which non-top-tier veterans annually run into grim markets. The Cardinals enter their NFL Week 14 game against the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football with a disappointing 4-8 record. Hernandez will follow Pugh from New York to Arizona. Going from Jones to two third-rounders on the edge will be a gamble for the Cards, but the team needed to devote resources here. 1. 49ers released 49ers Absolutely. The Cardinals will play the New Orleans Saints at home on Thursday night in Week 7. Chiefs Rumors. Fawkes wrote in that story: "Another name thrown around lately? But the 34-year-old injury-prone performer is a better bet, wear-and-tear-wise, to produce in September than December. Another player on offense that Arizona will have to replace is Chase Edmonds as a complementary back, though reports are that Eno Benjamin is supposed to take role. He is an adaptable player who can benefit a team defensively and at the plate, making him a greater asset than Jake McCarthy and Alek Thomas, both intriguing young players in their own right. Zach Allen might be facing his make or break for that reason at end, as Watts health is suspect at this point. The A's, knowing full well the quality of player they have in Murphy, are apparently seeking a large haul in return for him, which almost certainly convinced the Cards to look elsewhere to solve their catcher problem. He will be needed more early. His previous deal agreed to in 2020 came in at just less than $15MM per year. Sports Illustrated wrote that Harbaugh would be a "match made in heaven" with Arizona. Oof, this is not an easy offseason to look at from the outside. Last seasons start showed the capabilities of the Murray-led operation. I think Dansby Swansons market is going to explode, MLB.coms Mark Feinsand said during Fridays edition of High Heat as quoted in this article. (Latest #NFL coach speculation: https://t.co/xdOo8tmkHx) @azcentral #BirdCityFootball. Brown actually averaged about the same amount of targets per game as Andrews in 2021. Michael Bidwill evidently thought so, as he is now paying Kingsbury through 2027. His 2022 saw him smash 27 home runs and drive in 74 RBI en route to a .443 slugging percentage. While the season has been over for a month, the Cardinals are still channeling thatnever count them out energy in the free agent market. Gladneys fatal May 30 car accident came barely two months after the Cards gave him a second chance. Permitted to hire three coaches as a GM, despite being on a string of three straight playoff absences at the time of hire No. Add the defending World Series champs Houston to the mix, per Chandler Rome of The Houston Chronicle. With big-name players at key positions signing on the dotted line, some teams are looking to their outfield and how they can improve that position. But he would make for an excellent consolation.". James Conner staying healthy and Eno Benjamin complementing him, post-Chase Edmonds, should be the teams ideal formula. Going into his age-29 season, Vigil has made 51 career starts, Hernandez was a four-year Giants starter, and Williams played a regular role on one of the NFLs best offenses. Arizona Cardinals training camp, D.J. Ideally, the Cardinals will not want Williams receiving too many carries. Dave Dombrowski is now on the clock. After giving Hicks permission to seek a trade, upon drafting yet another off-ball linebacker in Round 1 (Collins), the Cardinals kept the veteran and could not find sufficient cause to take him off the field. (NFLTR) The cancer survivors 3.7-yard average deceives slightly, since he often was called upon in short-yardage situations. The Astros are involved here, multiple people with knowledge of their plans said this week. Keim (with a heavy push from Kingsbury) turned out to be right in diving back into the first round for Murray, punting on Josh Rosen after one season and joining the 1982-83 Baltimore Colts as the only teams to take QBs in back-to-back first rounds. I agree which is why it was bad business to extend the GM, HC, & QB. Up to the minute news on Arizona Cardinals Free Agency Rumors 2022. According to Jon Heyman, the St. Louis Cardinals are believed to be a surprise team making a serious play to sign top free agent pitcher Carlos Rodon. But that was a top-market deal at the time. October 16, 2022. For what its worth, the Cardinals enter the conversation as a rather attractive landing spot. The Arizona Cardinals hosted eight special teams players for tryouts on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson. This is similar to how the Eagles played it with Ertz and Goedert, though it is interesting to see Keim give Kingsbury known 10 personnel aficionado that he is a tight end with the teams top draft choice. Week 7 vs the New Orleans Saints All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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The Giants bizarre Mike Glennon-over-McCoy QB2 move may well have led to Brian Dabolls HC opportunity, with Joe Judge potentially avoiding a pink slip had the team simply brought back McCoy. As nearly every team with a worthwhile 2019 receiver draftee is rewarding them with lucrative extensions, Arizona has a year to evaluate Browns fit. Workout Rumors: Rourke, Davidson. Full Arizona Cardinals transactions for the 2022 season including date of transaction, player's position and the transaction. Given Conners injury history, the addition may become relevant soon. Humphries deal, injuries, trade rumors and preseason preview By Seth Cox @SCoxFB Aug 11, 2022, 2:30pm MDT / new That corps does represent a lot of talent, though, between Brown, Hopkins, and Ertz at TE who is signed for a few years, and of course with Murrays natural arm talent as well. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Apparently the corners in particular are unsettled (no surprise given the role that Gladney was expected to play before his tragic accident). D.J. So is the HC-GM combo. McBride marks the first such investment in eight years, however, and joins Ertz as part of this oddly potent-looking Cards tight end corps. Sion Fawkes wrote: "The Jim Harbaugh rumors are gaining steam in the desert, and if he leads the University of Michigan to a National Title, you can bet that NFL teams will Dominoes still need to fall on both sides, but that sounds like a match made in heaven.". Second- and third-round picks at this position have not been uncommon for the Cards, who have used four Day 2 (or Day 1, applying the pre-2010 draft schedule) on tight ends since 2006 Leonard Pope, Rob Housler, Troy Niklas, McBride. What is the latest on Murphy, and which young players might be the target of discussions and offers in the near future? If this Murray contract pans out, another core will form around the star passer in the coming years. 1:04 Several NFL writers have speculated about Sean Payton potentially being the next Arizona Cardinals coach, should the team decide to move on from Kliff Kingsbury. Hot starts and weak finishes. With departures, Los Angeles Dodgers must retool for 2023, Former Yankees hitting coach dishes on Aaron Judges success, future. Brown, 25, does pair better with Murray, age-wise, than Hopkins, 30. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify. The young corners, as well as the depth at edge rusher behind Watt and Golden, will really be tested this year. Bears signed QB Tim Boyle off of the Lions' practice squad. December 9th, 2022 at 6:46pm CST by Ely Allen. The Arizona Cardinals hosted eight special teams players for tryouts on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson. The Cardinals did well to convince their longtime left tackle to go forward with this pact, but with the cap back on the rise, Humphries could have pushed this to the 2023 league year to draw a franchise tag or journey into free agency for the first time. This became a one-of-a-kind ending to a negotiation, which doubled as the highest-profile contract matter in modern Cardinals history. November 25th, 2022 at 1:56pm CST by Sam Robinson. Sign up for the Cards Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Per Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post, at least one other NFL GM thinks 49ers St. Louis has plenty of competition, but its the other teams that have been connected to Rodon that are on their heels. Of course, that rivalry between the Cubs and Cardinals has already taken an interesting twist this offseason, with former Chicago catcher Willson Contreras signing a deal with St. Louis. As a depth piece, Williams should work. Signed WR Marcel Ateman. 49ers signed QB Josh Johnson off of the Broncos' practice squad. Jones outproduced Miller (and most other pass rushers) for much of the late 2010s, but the Cardinals held him to that $16.5MM-per-year extension. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The secondary looks like it will definitely be a weak spot. Theyre not the only names available, of course, but theyre the two clear-cut starting catchers coming off strong 2022 campaigns. Hernandez, Williams and Vigil each could be nice fliers for a team that prioritized UFA retention this year. The top three players associated with the franchise landed in headlines either for leaving, being suspended, or, most notably, entanglement in one of the weirder contract plots in recent memory and the team Arizona will field looks to have more question marks than the 2021 iteration did. After previous regimes tried and failed to staff this job, the franchise took a break on devoting much effort to staffing this position in recent years. According to reports, the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs could both be bidding for the services of free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, bringing a new layer to an old rivalry this winter. 3, Keim has also made three big quarterback acquisitions (Carson Palmer, Rosen and Murray). Theyll probably be good enough to beat who theyre supposed to, but the question as always is if they can beat the best. Conner did even better for himself. 49ers re-signed DL Kemoko Turay to their practice squad. Ertz had sought a deal on the George KittleTravis Kelce plane, but the Eagles balked and instead rewarded his replacement (Dallas Goedert) soon after the midseason trade. Turning his healthiest season into a career-defining payday is a feel-good story at a position that does not produce too many of them anymore. The organization is now committed to the Murray-Kliff KingsburySteve Keim trio, for better or worse. Kingsbury and Co. were careful not to overwork Edmonds (150 and 159 touch totals in 2020 and 21), but Benjamin and Williams will have a production void to fill after two solid years from the former fourth-round pick. The Texans have no chance at belated winning that wildly panned 2020 trade, but Hopkins missing a seasons worth of games between 2021 and 22 makes his $27.25MM-per-year salary hurt. It would seem that the Giants have the inside track to landing Rodon, as San Francisco was the place he most recently called home. But he has missed just one game over the past three seasons. 32 overall in 2019. He is now signed through 2027, locked in as the executive branch of the Cardinals core triumvirate. ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 07: Manager Oliver Marmol #37 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during a game against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium on September 7, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. Theyll never win anything with a QB that plays football only for the money. Those dynamics also factor into Rodons chances of reaching the postseason, as the Cardinals path to October is much clearer than the Giants or Yankees. The Cardinals have already doled out a franchise-record contract to their Keim is aggressive, and if he had valuable picks to trade, I think hed try for a corner. As far as this year goes, A.J. Still, a good signing that now looks better so far. But Williams was necessary in Kansas City, subbing in for the oft-unavailable Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! His hit in 2024 is an enormous $26 million. These three moves should be his next. Although antennae are up for this situation sinking to similar depths, Murrays talent level when healthy, which was the case in the first half of the past two seasons provides a level of upward mobility those situations did not. According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, "perhaps a third of baseball's 30 teams have checked in on at least one of the Diamondbacks' outfielders, with two new clubs reaching out for the first time on Tuesday.". Humphries extension numbers are a bit unusual. Jones requested a trade and reluctantly returned, playing on a contract that, by the time the season started, trailed the new edge rusher salary leader (T.J. Watts $28MM AAV) by more than $10MM. It gives the organization continuity which is generally a prerequisite to being successful. Hopkins was by and away the best and most consistent player on the team, but that PED suspension was possibly the only thing that could have made him anything close to the consideration of being expendable. As it stood, the Giants and Yankees were in a battle to try and outbid one another to add the ace to their respective staff but the Cardinals are a chaotic variable no one was accounting for. Murphy had a career year in 2022 at the plate, accumulating highs in home runs (18), RBI (66), walks (56), batting average (.250), and total bases (229). ", More:Kliff Kingsbury next NFL coach fired? The same can be said defensively, as he played 1,004 innings, had 878 put-outs, and a consistent fielding percentage of .991. Could the Arizona Cardinals be the right situation? Canadian Football League quarterback Nathan Rourke is in the midst of a bit of a free agency MLB Winter Meetings Updates 2022. But, assuming the team wants a Hopkins-Brown long-term partnership, that will become expensive on a roster now carrying a monster quarterback salary very soon. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Ertz as the 11th-highest-paid tight end represents good value for the team, and it should fill one of the NFLs most troublesome needs for at least the next two seasons. Several NFL writers have linked Harbaugh to the Cardinals' coaching job. The Arizona Cardinals announced Tuesday that they've re-signed DL Michael Dogbe and LB Blake Lynch to their practice squad. Over the past 45 years, the Cards have made the playoffs in consecutive seasons just twice (2008-09, 2014-15). Thomas (10.5 sacks, 20.5 tackles for loss in 2021) outproduced him in college. Although the Cardinals likely received Jones best years, he expressed little desire to stay. That amplifies the pressure on the former All-Pro to deliver post-suspension in his age-30 season. Buy Cardinals Tickets. The NFL team would have to fire Kliff Kingsbury, who signed a contract extension before this season, first. Months before the Murray deals bumpy landing, the Cardinals reunited their star quarterback with his top college wide receiver. On one hand, the Cardinals Jones period worked out great for the team. The Cards landed Ertz a bit late in the game, with the ex-Eagles first full season in Arizona coming ahead of his 32nd birthday. Davante Adams may be credited with starting the receiver-market avalanche, but Kirk set that chain of events in motion. July 30, 2022: Activated TE Max Williams from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Baker Mayfield oversaw Browns freshman breakout, and Murray coaxed bigger numbers (75 catches, 1,318 yards, 10 touchdowns) during his Heisman slate. While Kingsbury going from five to eight to 11 wins in his three seasons represents progress, the Cardinals have finished 2-6 (2020) and 3-5 over the past two years. Arizona worked quietly in terms of outside free agent hires. With Hopkins sidelined for the Cards first six games, the Oklahoma-established Kyler-Hollywood connection will need to rev up again immediately. St. Louis is a sneaky team to add to the mix, however. The latter skid culminated in one of the uglier wild-card losses in recent NFL history. With Edmonds in Miami, however, the Cards are making a risky bet that Conner who accumulated injuries requiring absences in each of his four Pittsburgh seasons and went down with a heel malady late last year can stay on the field to justify this payment. No player is at the heart of trade discussion right now more than Sean Murphy, the talented young Oakland A's catcher with considerable potential and the eyes of several contending teams on him. According to reports, the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs could both be bidding for the services of free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, bringing a new layer to an old That's not a shabby starting kit for a new regime. Brown, perhaps unsurprisingly, no longer wanted to be part of the NFLs most run-oriented attack. (NFLTR) Your inbox approves See the data Golfweek's top news 's best, via Arizonas two McCoy-led wins were rather important to their postseason cause. In the aftermath of the 25-year-old cornerbacks death, Kingsbury indicated the team had the position on its radar in June. By that time, Simmons is going to need a deal done, as will Baker and Brown, or Arizona will need replacements. NFL Week 14 odds: Raiders vs. Rams | Jets vs. Bills | Browns vs. Bengals | Texans vs. Cowboys | Vikings vs. Lions | Eagles vs. Giants | Ravens vs. Steelers | Jaguars vs. Titans | Chiefs vs. Broncos | Panthers vs. Seahawks | Buccaneers vs. 49ers | Dolphins vs. Chargers | Patriots vs. Cardinals. The Arizona Cardinals announced that they've officially placed WR Andre Baccellia on waivers. Contreras then went on to say that he first envisioned being a Cardinals player the day he saw Albert Pujols hit his 695th career home run (against the Cubs) and started envisioning playing for a team with that kind of winning tradition. The 2022 season is the Arizona Cardinals ' 103rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 35th in Arizona, and their fourth under head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport wrote: "One NFL source plugged into the situation said they believe Harbaugh would consider a return to the NFL, and a source with another team that could be running a head-coaching search said they believe Harbaugh would discuss an opening if asked and weigh the right situation.". Find out the latest on your favorite NFL players on CBSSports.com. But Murray and Hopkins unavailability or limitations during last seasons second half would still seem to warrant mulligan consideration. At long last, the Cardinals have found a quality tight end. Thats still just almost HALF of what Murrays will be at $51 million. The following is a Bears Thomas profiles as a more powerful rusher than Sanders, who flashed better speed which showed up at the Combine, when the latters 4.67 40-yard time ranked ninth among D-linemen as an edge player. 2022 NFL schedule: Arizona Cardinals schedule rumors, leaks Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Steelers Ravens AFC South Colts While Murray and his agent agreed to the deal with that clause included, it clunkily being removed after the two-time Pro Bowler felt compelled to defender himself stained the process. And the team did not make a major investment to replace its top pass rusher. Instead, McCoy enhanced his backup-QB dossier by ensuring the Cards survived Murrays hamstring injury. Nothing flashy here, with three sub-4.0-YPC seasons in four years, but Williams is coming off a season with 1,010 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. They did make a deal a couple of weeks 30 The Cardinals opted for Conner over their four-year change-of-pace back, who averaged 5.1 yards per carry on a career-high 116 totes last season. A huge deal on a QB with notable questions (in terms of franchise longevity, that is), loss of several team leaders (Hopkins and Jones, and the drama with the formerly nondescript Hudson), and the questions surrounding the coaching make this offseason look pretty messy for Arizona. Its finish revealed potential foundational flaws. The team missed in extending Johnson, who admittedly was stuck on some bad teams after his three-year, $39MM accord. The consecutive late-season swoons would give the appearance of a warming seat, but Kingsburys contract nixed that notion. The Cardinals definitely qualify as an attractive destination. The Cardinals will have to decide if they want to remain a losing franchise, or allow a winner like Harbaugh to elevate the team to elite status in the National Football League. Arizona Cardinals GM on list of NFL general managers who could be fired, Kliff Kingsbury next NFL coach fired? Rob Goldberg May 12, 2022 AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez After snapping a five-year playoff drought last season, the Arizona Cardinals are ready to make an even deeper run in 2022. 49ers St. Louis Cardinals rumors: Cards interested in Carlos Rodon. The Giants also appear ready to spend big this winter, with Carlos Correa also being on the teams radar. Please check your email for a confirmation. Murray might prove doubters wrong, but if he doesnt, Arizona is tied to a long marriage with a guy that theyve committed every possible resource to. Being tied to Lamar Jackson has not exactly benefited pass catchers not named Mark Andrews.. Arizona Cardinals 2022 NFL Schedule leaks and rumors. However, the Cards albeit in strange fashion checked off the top contract box in franchise history. Speculation swirls around Arizona Cardinals coach. Rumors have already put Swanson with the Cardinals as well as the Cubs, setting up what could be a fight to the finish between a pair of division rivals for a shortstop that could give one of them a distinctive edge in 2023 and beyond. Still, his numbers are not terrible for a starting outfielder, and his defense is solid enough to warrant intrigue in adding him to a roster. He provided solid ground and air support to a Cards team short on available offensive talent down the stretch last season. It is still difficult to believe the Cardinals can be true contenders without Hopkins, whose career involved scant injury absences (two missed games from 2013-20) until last season. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Popular Topics. Two seasons ago, when the St. Louis Cardinals season was on the brink only for the team to storm into the MLB postseason, we should have learned never to count them out. (Using only a Day 2 pick and change to acquire Hopkins bolsters Keims reputation, too.) The Cardinals need to get something from Thomas and/or Sanders this season. The Cards have also finished 19th and 15th in offensive DVOA over the past two seasons, respectively, tailing off as Murray injuries (a November 2020 shoulder sprain and an October 2021 high ankle sprain) sapped the stretch-run capabilities of each squad. Humphries does have an injury history, and perhaps that played into his accepting upper-middle-class (NFL-wise, that is) money now. 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Please login to leave a reply. Setting aside Murray and his agents offseason agenda, the Cardinals could have effectively forced him to play on his rookie deal in Year 4. If so, could it be the Cardinals? But here is some of the information that is coming out. It is, if nothing else, a testament to the organization's ability to develop young players and put them in a position to flourish enough that other teams come calling. His $18MM-per-year deal fell from seventh among receivers on March 14 to 18th when Diontae Johnsons deal came to pass on August 4. This is all dependent on how Brown plays, of course, but Murrays new deal makes that cap space all the more tight for others. Those teams are looking to the Arizona Diamondbacks and their embarrassment of riches at that position. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 0 stories. Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, better offensively than nearly every other player. Harbaughs style and philosophy is also a great fit for the NFL, evidenced by his pro-style spread offense, something deviant of your traditional spread. The Mets continue to add. MLB Hot Stove Rumors 2022. While Watkins pact preceded a host of receivers moving past his overpayment, Kirk ignited a far bigger sea change. McBrides rookie contract will slot nicely alongside Ertzs eight-figure AAV, and the Mountain West product could be poised to take over by 2024. 30 stories. Humphries joined Justin Pugh and Rodney Hudson as Cardinals offensive line starters on IR on Saturday. This mostly kept Collins in the garage as a rookie. The Cardinals have a homegrown franchise-caliber QB for the first time all due respect to Jake Plummer, who peaked in Denver since the 1980s. Murrays injury and a return to a largely Hopkins-less offense keyed his late-season decline and the Cards descent to a low-wattage, station-to-station offense. Like Two seasons ago, when the St. Louis Of course, Kingsbury leading the charge for Murray does not allow the ex-Texas Tech HC to use the QBs durability concerns as an excuse. The Cardinals chose their third- and fourth-priciest UFAs to retain, concluding their Jones and Kirk partnerships. Green is near the end, and the team entering the season with the ex-Bengal great as its No. It garnered him next to no interest on the market, hence the Cardinals visit turning into a $1MM guarantee. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Aaron Gleeman and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported that Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is drawing trade interest. The figures that gave Hopkins the previous receiver AAV lead show up in 2023 and 24, when his cap hits check in at $30.8MM and $26.2MM. Apr 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates with teammates after a home run against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning at Truist Park. That bodes well for a 2022 bounce-back effort. Of course, all of this is just speculation. Phillies need to solidify the rotation with Chris Bassitt or Nathan Eovaldi. Workout Rumors: Rourke, Davidson. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the St. Louis Cardinals are believed to be ready to make a pretty significant splash in free agency. Raising Zona addressed the Harbaugh rumor with the Cardinals. He continued, stating the Blue Jays, Brewers, Athletics, Yankees, Marlins, Reds and White Sox are among those teams. Out of football due to a domestic violence arrest (he was later acquitted by a jury), Gladney signed with Arizona on a two-year, $6.5MM deal. Find out the latest on your favorite NFL players on CBSSports.com. Brown is one of the NFLs smallest receivers, and he has just one 800-plus-yard season on his resume. It remains bizarre Murray receiving a $46.1MM-per-year contract behind only Aaron Rodgers and collecting that monster guarantee (behind only Deshaun Watson) became afterthoughts as his months-long negotiations concluded in historically strange fashion. But no notable signings have taken place. The Giants had solid contributions from Joey Bart in 2022, but Murphy is undeniably an upgrade and would help them realize their long-term goals of making the playoffs more than twice in every seven seasons. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Those teams not only include the Cardinals and Cubs, but also the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins, per MLB.com. Predictions and picks for the 2022 NFL Week 14 matchup between the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals. The Cards had reason to part ways with the seven-year vet, needing to see what they have in Collins and needing cash to keep Ertz and Conner.But Hicks certainly produced on the four-year, $34MM deal he inked in 2019. The Cardinals have disappointed in 2022, and Arizona could be looking for a new head coach next season. Best NFL Prop Bets for Buccaneers vs. 49ers in Week 14 (Nick Bosa Will Sack Tom Brady), Chicago Cubs rumors: Xander Bogaerts is team's "top priority". Hell have a heavy workload catching the ball if thats the case, as that is not Conners primary strength. , "Talks are said to involve players at a variety of positions, with second base, third base, shortstop and catcher looking most likely," Piecoro added. ", NFL Week 14 picks: Raiders vs. Rams | Jets vs. Bills | Browns vs. Bengals | Texans vs. Cowboys | Vikings vs. Lions | Eagles vs. Giants | Ravens vs. Steelers | Jaguars vs. Titans | Chiefs vs. Broncos | Panthers vs. Seahawks | Buccaneers vs. 49ers | Dolphins vs. Chargers | Patriots vs. Cardinals. The Arizona Cardinals were under the HBO spotlight again Wednesday for the fourth episode of the behind-the-scenes look at their 2023 campaign, and things are not going It is no surprise that contending teams like the Yankees and Blue Jays would be looking to bolster their rosters with quality, young outfielders and why teams looking to get to that next level would hope to add those building blocks to their rosters for years to come. After signing Willson Contreras away from the Chicago Cubs, the Cardinals appear to be ready to make another perhaps even splashier move to fortify the roster for 2023. Able to line up as an in-line tight end or in a receiver spot, McBride was the first tight end off the board. Traded 2022 first-round pick to Ravens for WR Marquise Brown and 2022 third-round choice Months before the Murray deals bumpy landing, the Cardinals reunited their star And for those people that don't approve of the job we've done or would rather see somebody else coaching here, I think they'll be most likely disappointed to learn we'll be back coaching the Wolverines and in 2023.". For now, the one headed by Hopkins and Watt is rather volatile due to age and availability concerns. And if thats the case, give it to him. The teams top two pass rushers Watt and Golden are each north of 31. Murphy continues to dominate trade talks but is joined by a bevy of outfielders, all of whom can elevate any team that makes an offer to their current clubs for their services. One more year of possession-receiving work will further burnish his Canton credentials. Full Arizona Cardinals injuries for the 2022 season including date of injury, player's position and injury status. He is one of the few 1,000-yard tight ends (1,121 last season) to emerge in the college ranks this century, and while The Athletics Dane Brugler called him a better Hayden Hurst, Ertzs presence will allow for a longer bridge to full-time duty. Week 18 at San Francisco could be their final game per Johnny Venerable. An illness kept No. His 574 receiving yards in 11 games were more than any Cardinal tight end compiled in a season since the franchise relocated to Arizona in 1988. November 28th, 2022 at 8:54pm CST by Sam Robinson. Cardinals Hope To Re-Sign DL Zach Allen. https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/12/nfl-schedule-2022-arizona-cardinals-rumors-leaks/, Scathing comments about Cardinals GM Steve Keim surface, NFC playoff clinching and elimination scenarios for Week 14, Byron Murphy, Rondale Moore ruled out of game vs. Patriots, LOOK: All 32 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees, Cardinals' run game to be key vs. Patriots, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. With the Yankees, Blue Jays, White Sox, Reds and other teams linked to the much better Diamondbacks outfielders, it would not be surprising if one of those teams that does not strike a deal with Arizona takes a chance on bringing Kepler in to bolster an outfield it clearly has questions about. Well see what happens. We anticipate a road game in Week 17 and a divisional game to end the season in Week 18. The ex-Heisman winners 2021 comments to the New York Times regarding film study came along with genuine Cardinals concerns about his dedication level, which is a red flag for a player who just signed a better contract than those given to Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen. Harbaugh has other things to worry about right now as his Michigan Wolverines prepare for the College Football Playoff. Edmonds received a nice Dolphins deal (two years, $12.1MM; $6.1MM guaranteed) and should see his responsibilities increase. Reach Jeremy Cluffatjeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. The independent study clause the Cardinals originally included in this deal may well be justified, but Keim and Co. insisting on it may have damaged this relationship as much as one can be damaged when a nine-figure guarantee is involved by inserting big-picture doubt about a franchise centerpieces work ethic. Less-than-ideal Philly ending aside, Ertz did well for himself with Arizona. A Cardinals team full of aging starting O-linemen should benefit from a 26-year-old guard with 56 career starts working as a backup. Baccellia, 25, wound up going undrafted out NFLTradeRumors.co is an independent news source and has no affiliation with the National Football League (NFL), NFL.com, or any team(s). The GMs sketchy first-round history (Jonathan Cooper, Deone Bucannon, Robert Nkemdiche, Rosen) is somewhat countered by a strong Day 2 acumen (Tyrann Mathieu, John Brown, Budda Baker, Byron Murphy). The Cardinals have a roster many believe is capable of competing at this moment, and Harbaugh is a proven winner that can step in from day one and get the job done. A year after the Broncos made Von Miller the NFLs highest-paid defender, the Cardinals tagged Jones and worked out an extension that came in nearly $3MM below Millers. The Dolphins, Eagles and Rams failures in pre-Year 4 QB extensions (Ryan Tannehill, Carson Wentz, Jared Goff) come to mind here. Heyman tweeted out that the Cardinals are reportedly interested in acquiring Rodon, the 30-year-old southpaw who was a strength of the San Francisco Giants rotation in 2022. Arizona Cardinals 2022 NFL Schedule leaks and rumors Week 18 at San Francisco could be their final game per Johnny Venerable . But the Rosen pick and Steve Wilks one-and-done happening in the same year as Keims extreme DUI arrest made it somewhat surprising the Cardinals let him start over with Kingsbury and Murray. But Brown and Green came cheaper as a pair, for 2022 anyway. D'backs General Manager Mike Hazen said of the situation the team finds itself in, "We have enough specificity around some of these (discussions) that I feel like we'll have some decisions to say yes or no. An illness kept No. For the Cardinals to get the most out of their undersized passer on this contract, Murray needs to be closer to his 2020 version (133 carries, 819 yards, 11 touchdowns). Jim Koch wrote: "And thats where Harbaugh comes in. They cant really afford Hopkins, but they probably cant afford to trade him. NFL Injuries. Six of Arizonas offensive starters are over 30, and Conner is on a second running back contract. The former Vikings first-round pick only played one NFL season. 49ers signed CB Janoris Jenkins to their practice squad. The trade request led the diminutive deep threat to Arizona, and while the Cardinals did recoup a third-rounder from the Ravens, Baltimore collecting a first-rounder for Brown did surprise on draft night. He ended up w/ 7 less targets total because he missed a game, but still, Lamar actually looked his way just as often. We know the Cardinals will play in Mexico City Nov. 21 against the San Francisco 49ers as one of their home games. Of course Browns numbers would probably look better than, if not just as good as Andrews, if he wasnt dropping easy catches that hit him in the hands (see: Detroit). The Cards retaining Ertz for $10.6MM per year in March doubled as good timing, given how David Njokus $13.7MM-AAV contract disrupted the market this year. Carlos Correa, the other high-profile free agent shortstop available this offseason, is reportedly being pursued by the Twins, San Francisco Giants, and New York Yankees. Speculation about Jim Harbaugh potentially returning to the NFL is back and the Arizona Cardinals are included in that speculation. That statement certainly raised the eyebrows of Cubs fans, and if St. Louis were to land Swanson, viewed as the most realistic option for Chicago to fill an opening at shortstop, it would be another blow to the Wrigley faithful. Rumors: Would this St. Louis Cardinals trade for Sean Murphy work? The motivation and coaching will be the ultimate determinant there, because it doesnt seem like Arizona will be able to move much of that core for the next couple of years if it doesnt work out. October 30th, 2022 at 4:35pm CST by Adam La Rose. That said, the Cardinals have been too Hopkins-dependent since acquiring him via trade. With ArizonasDevon Kennardsigning not working out, too much responsibility appears on Goldens shoulders. The bar is lower here. Steelers Rumors. If not for that number, I wouldnt have been shocked to see Hopkins traded to make room for future deals and the later years of Murrays cap hits kicking in. Overall, I dont believe Harbaugh would be the Arizona Cardinals top choice at head coach. 1:04 Several NFL writers have speculated about Sean Payton potentially being the next Arizona Cardinals coach, should the team decide to move on from Kliff Kingsbury. Philadelphia Phillies: The winter of Trea Turner hope. But the most talented quarterback in team history is locked down. Kirk, 25, became a crucial Cards cog in Hopkins absence. Jim Harbaugh. Save for LeVeon Bell or Vincent Jackson, the latter holding out of the 2010 season through Week 10, modern NFLers do not sit out seasons. Because he has been to a Super Bowl, Harbaugh has enjoyed success at the NFL level. Sion Fawkes wrote: "TheJim Harbaugh rumorsare gaining steam in the desert, and if he leads the University of Michigan to a National Title, you can bet that NFL teams will take further interest in the former San Francisco 49ers coach. More:Fire Steve Keim? Moore and Antoine Wesleys presences should give the Cardinals some depth, but Hopkins 2021 absence left a glaring void. He also recently told ESPN that he'd be back at Michigan next season. Should Arizona pursue Harbaugh? If Harbaugh coaches the Cardinals, he, like Payton, may only come if he gets full control. Were they all overhyped, or does Arizona just need top tier talent to succeed at the WR position? Raising Zona also addressed the issue surrounding Harbaugh and the level of control he would want to coach Arizona. Other teams are interested in acquiring him because they recognize the upward trend and want to jump at the chance to get him now before it becomes much more difficult (and expensive) to do so later. Brown adds some speed to one of the NFLs slower receiver stables. Fansided detailed how the Cardinals could convince Harbaugh to leave the Michigan Wolverines. With so many moving pieces and a plethora of teams interested in bringing Murphy aboard, it is nearly impossible to project where he may be playing in 2022. With large deals handed out to Xander Bogaerts (by the San Diego Padres) and Trea Turner (by the Philadelphia Phillies) already this offseason, MLB insiders believe Swanson is in line for a larger-than-expected payday. 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