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Cardinals | Will Johnson sitting out minicamp Thu Jun 12, 04:14 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Will Johnson (hamstring) is not participating in the mandatory minicamp this week because of a tight hamstring. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Johnson will be ready for training camp.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson told the team's website that he added seven pounds of muscle since last season. He also noted that he explosiveness metrics have improved noticeably.
Footballguys view: Benson is a powerful player who wins at the point of contact and keeps his feet moving to pick up more yards. The Cardinals have James Conner as their lead back, but HC Jonathan Gannon said if Benson takes the jump from year 1 to year 2 "I think we have two starting backs." |
Arizona Cardinals DT Walter Nolen signed a four-year contract Tuesday, June 10. Per NFL rules, the team has a fifth-year option as Nolen was a first-round selection. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals OT Jonah Williams (knee) worked on a side field during practice Wednesday, May 28.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) participated in practice Thursday, May 29.
Footballguys view: Good news for the veteran back here. He missed the final game of the 2024 season because of a knee injury. Earlier this offseason, Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon said "If [Trey Benson] takes the necessary jump from Year 1 to Year 2, I think we have two starting backs." Conner is the lead back for the Cardinals, but Benson may force more of an RBBC approach in 2025. |
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Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list because he underwent knee surgery this offseason, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
Link to storySean Murphy-Bunting player page
Undrafted free-agent DL Patrick Jenkins (Tulane) signed an undisclosed contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, May 27. DT Ben Stille was released to make room for him on the roster.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (undisclosed) was recently placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury, but the team has known about his injury since before the 2025 NFL Draft, a source told ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss.
Link to storySean Murphy-Bunting player page
Arizona Cardinals DT Ben Stille was waived Thursday, May 22.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list Thursday, May 22.
Link to storySean Murphy-Bunting player page
The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent LB J.J. Russell (Buccaneers) on Wednesday, May 21. In a corresponding move, LB Milo Eifler was released.
Link to storyFree-agent LB JJ Russell (Buccaneers) signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, May 21. Financial terms were not disclosed. The team also released LB Milo Eifler.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals fourth-round draft choice LB Cody Simon signed a four-year contract with the Cardinals Monday, May 12. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals seventh-round pick LB Jordan Burch signed a four-year, $4,337,892 contract prior to the start of rookie minicamp. The deal includes a signing bonus of $137,892 and his salary cap charge is $874,473. His base salaries are $840,000 for 2025, $1.005 million for 2026, $1.12 million for 2027 and $1.235 million for 2028. Crawford has a full split for the first two seasons of his deal, meaning his salary would decrease to $490,000 in 2025 and $540,000 in 2026 if he is placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals fifth-round pick CB Denzel Burke signed a four-year, $4,520,216 contract prior to the start of rookie minicamp. The deal includes a signing bonus of $320,216 and his salary cap charge is $920,024. His base salaries are $840,000 for 2025, $1.005 million for 2026, $1.12 million for 2027 and $1.235 million for 2028. Crawford has a full split for the first two seasons of his deal, meaning his salary would decrease to $490,000 in 2025 and $540,000 in 2026 if he is placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals sixth-round pick OL Hayden Conner signed a four-year, $4,374,280 contract prior to the start of rookie minicamp. The deal includes a signing bonus of $174,280 and his salary cap charge is $883,570. His base salaries are $840,000 for 2025, $1.005 million for 2026, $1.12 million for 2027 and $1.235 million for 2028. Conner has a full split for the first two seasons of his deal, meaning his salary would decrease to $490,000 in 2025 and $540,000 in 2026 if he is placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals seventh-round pick S Kitan Crawford signed a four-year, $4,337,892 contract prior to the start of rookie minicamp. The deal includes a signing bonus of $137,892 and his salary cap charge is $874,473. His base salaries are $840,000 for 2025, $1.005 million for 2026, $1.12 million for 2027 and $1.235 million for 2028. Crawford has a full split for the first two seasons of his deal, meaning his salary would decrease to $490,000 in 2025 and $540,000 in 2026 if he is placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Kyzir White (Cardinals), LB Jesse Luketa (Cardinals) and LB Dennis Gardeck (Cardinals) are not expected to re-sign with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason.
Link to storyKyzir White player page
Free-agent TE Josiah Deguara (Jaguars) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, May 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyJosiah Deguara player page
Free-agent OG Will Hernandez (Cardinals) could be an option to re-sign with the Arizona Cardinals since the team did not sign a starting-caliber guard in free agency and did not draft a guard that is believed to be an immediate starter, in the opinion of CardsWire's Jess Root.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. added a 'little bit of muscle mass' and has 'really (gone) to work' on some of the areas of his game he wanted to improve this offseason, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.'I'm not going to speak truth into the universe, but just wait until this guy plays this year,' Gannon told Mad Dog Sports Radio.
Footballguys view: Harrison could take a big leap in production this year. The 2024 no.4 overall pick had a solid rookie season with 885 yards and eight touchdowns. Harrison has the skill set to be utilized in all sorts of different ways. As a rookie, Harrison ran plenty of vertical routes. This year, we should see more of a variety to get him involved early and often. We like him as a WR2 with upside in 2025. |
Arizona Cardinals OL Matthew Jones and TE Bernhard Seikovits were released on Tuesday, April 29.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent TE Oscar Cardenas (UTSA) agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, April 26, according to a league source.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Bryson Green (Wisconsin) agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, April 26, according to sources. The deal includes $264,000 in guarantees.
Link to storyMichigan CB Will Johnson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 47th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMississippi DT Walter Nolen was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals OT Paris Johnson Jr. said he has recovered from the knee injury he suffered during the season and will be fine moving forward.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals restricted free-agent WR Greg Dortch signed his one-year tender offer worth $3.3 million on Friday, April 18.
Link to storyGreg Dortch player page
Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. is having an official visit with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, April 16.
Link to storyArizona State RB Cam Skattebo recently had an official visit with the Arizona Cardinals.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Patrick Peterson (Steelers) plans to announce his retirement Monday, April 14, as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, according to a source.
Link to storyPatrick Peterson player page
Free-agent QB Tyler Huntley (Dolphins) recently worked out for the Arizona Cardinals.
Link to storyTyler Huntley player page
University of Michigan DT Kenneth Grant is scheduled to participate in a '30' visit with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, April 11.
Link to storyAlabama LB Jihaad Campbell recently had an official visit with the Arizona Cardinals, according to PHNX's Bo Brack.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray said he expects to run more next season in order to help the offense be more effective.
Link to storyKyler Murray player page
The Arizona Cardinals are scheduled to meet with Georgia DE Mykel Williams on a pre-draft visit.
Link to storyThe Arizona Cardinals recently met with Georgia LB Jalon Walker for a pre-draft visit, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals OT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) and OT Jonah Williams (knee) may be limited during offseason workouts but should be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season, according to general manager Monte Ossenfort.
Link to storyUniversity of Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. is expected to participate in a '30' visit with the Arizona Cardinals soon, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Link to storyFree-agent OT Kelvin Beachum (Cardinals) signed a one-year contract to return to the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, April 4. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Cardinals Thursday, April 3, worth $76 million. The deal includes $43 million in guaranteed money.
Link to storyFree-agent OT Jake Curhan (Bears) officially signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, April 3. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to storyFree-agent DL Calais Campbell (Dolphins) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $5.5 million with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, April 1. The deal could be worth as much as $7.5 million after incentives.
Link to storyCalais Campbell player page
Free-agent LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (Patriots) could receive interest from the Arizona Cardinals, in the opinion of CardsWire's Jess Root.
Link to storyJa'Whaun Bentley player page
Texas A&M DE Nic Scourton recently met with the Arizona Cardinals, according to KPRC's Aaron WIlson. The Cardinals are also scheduled to host Texas A&M DE Shemar Stewart on a '30' visit in the near future.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals restricted free-agent WR Greg Dortch has not signed his tender offer at this point but is expected to return to the team next season.
Link to storyGreg Dortch player page
Arizona Cardinals exclusive rights free-agent TE Travis Vokolek signed his one-year tender offer Monday, March 24. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyTravis Vokolek player page
Free-agent CB Jaylon Jones (Bears) signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Friday, March 21. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyJaylon Jones player page
Free-agent OG Royce Newman (Buccaneers) signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Friday, March 21. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Jaylon Jones (Bears) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, March 20.
Link to storyJaylon Jones player page