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Former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden says quarterback Kyler Murray was the first player from the team to reach out after the Cardinals cut Golden in 2023.

Arizona Cardinals News / Cards Wire / September 16, 2024

Cardinals' Dennis Gardeck gets an emotional lift from former teammate Markus Golden

Edge rusher Markus Golden had 35.5 sacks in two stints with the Arizona Cardinals, including 12.5 in 2016 and 11.0 in 2021. His nine NFL seasons produced 51.0 sacks, and the ride ended earlier this summer when he retired while a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 15, 2024

Cardinals Welcome Fan Favorite as Honorary Captain

Former Arizona Cardinals OLB Markus Golden was welcomed back to State Farm Stadium as an honorary captain ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Giants Wire / August 22, 2024

Ex-Giant Markus Golden announces NFL retirement

Former New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden officially announced his retirement on Wednesday after nine NFL seasons. The 33-year-old Golden, who was originally selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft, spent a season and a half with the Giants from 2019-2020.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21, 2024

Veteran linebacker announces his retirement from the NFL

Quarterbacks can officially rest a little bit easier. Veteran linebacker Markus Golden announced in a post to his Instagram page on Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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NFL News / Steel City Underground / August 21, 2024

2023 Steelers Season Recall: Sweep of Ravens sets up postseason berth

Steel City Underground presents our 2023 Steelers Recall: A Look Back at Pittsburgh Steelers games and storylines from last season. The Pittsburgh Steelers were on the road in Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season to face the AFC North division-leading, and AFC-best 13-3 Baltimore Ravens.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Rams Wire / August 11, 2024

Steelers EDGE position battle heats up after Week One

It’s been a strange week for the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers. First, the Steelers re-signed former Pittsburgh outside linebacker Markus Golden.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 9, 2024

Steelers place veteran pass-rusher on reserve/retired list

The former Cardinals and Giants edge player racked up four sacks and 10 QB hits as a Steeler in 2023, but the team will need a different plan behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith now.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2024

Steelers reunite with former second-round pass-rusher

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / April 23, 2024

Former Steelers OLB Markus Golden Could Return to Team

Markus Golden came into the NFL in 2015 and has seen a lot of success throughout his career. That includes seasons of 12.5, 11, and 10 sacks throughout his career.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / April 14, 2024

Former Steelers OLB Markus Golden Could Land with Dolphins

Markus Golden came into the NFL in 2015 and has seen a lot of success throughout his career. That includes seasons of 12.5, 11, and 10 sacks throughout his career.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / April 12, 2024

Former Steelers OLB Markus Golden Named Free Agency’s Best Bargain

Markus Golden came into the NFL in 2015 and has seen a lot of success throughout his career. That includes seasons of 12.5, 11, and 10 sacks throughout his career.