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The Arizona Cardinals' player acquisition period has come and gone, and there weren't many position groups that went largely untouched over the course of both free agency and the draft, though the Cardinals' outside linebacker's room stands above most — if not all — in that category.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / April 8

New Cardinals HC gave players one order at start of offseason program

New HC Mike LaFleur gave Cardinals players one order at start of offseason program

LaFleur is attempting to reestablish a winning culture for the organization.

Executive reveals how NFL teams may view Ty Simpson amid draft-stock chatter

NFL insider addresses Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft narrative

Dane Brugler makes feelings on Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza draft takes clear

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / October 30

Amid Trade Deadline Frenzy, Unlikely Cardinals Move Would Make Sense

With less than a week until the NFL's Tuesday Nov. 4 trade deadline, the Arizona Cardinals sit with a 2-5 record and a massive cloud of mystery surrounding their plans.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / August 15, 2025

Arizona Cardinals Urged to Cut Ties With Former First-Round Pick

Arizona Cardinals LB Zaven Collins has been with the organization since 2021 after being made a first-round pick, though he's yet to really find his footing and live up to expectations.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / June 4, 2025

Cardinals Urged to Trade Former First-Round Pick

The Arizona Cardinals have enough depth along the defensive line to begin shedding some of the excess. With multiple additions made in the offseason, both through free agency and the NFL Draft, Arizona's roster crunch is one of excess, rather than need.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / March 8, 2025

Analyst: Myles Garrett is Missing Piece for Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals - like all 31 other teams across the league - are looking to upgrade their roster ahead of the 2025 offseason, though one major chess piece makes more sense than others.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / March 2, 2025

ESPN: Cardinals LB Needs Change of Scenery

The Arizona Cardinals' edge room is perhaps the most discussed position of need in the desert ahead of free agency. Though the overall defensive output

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / August 8, 2024

Breaking down Zaven Collins two-year contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals and Zaven Collins agreed to a two-year extension. The extension will pay him $11.25 million guaranteed upfront, with a value of $14 million.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / August 5, 2024

Zaven Collins discusses extension, improving culture in Arizona

The Cardinals brought in Zaven Collins in April to inform him they were going to decline his fifth-year option. A former first round selection in the 2020 draft, Collins has developed into a solid role player on the defense but wasn’t necessarily worth the $13.2 million for the 2025 season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Field Level Media / August 4, 2024

Cardinals LB Zaven Collins signs two-year extension

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins signed a two-year contract extension through 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Cardinals on Saturday, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth $14 million, including $11.25 million in guarantees.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 3, 2024

Cardinals reward versatile defensive stud with extension

Cardinals rewarding versatile defensive stud with contract extension

The Cardinals will now have an additional two years before their versatile former first-round selection tests free agency.

Kyler Murray sends a message to those doubting Cardinals

Cardinals second-year OLB suffers torn ACL

Three important decisions the Cardinals must make before the regular season

The worst NFL teams from the 1990s

The 'Arizona Cardinals head coaches' quiz

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 19, 2024

NFC Notes: Zaven Collins, Tre’Davious White, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks

Cardinals LB Zaven Collins doesn’t have any bad feelings about the organization declining his fifth-year option. “But there was no ill intent on either side,” Collins said, via Darren Urban of the team’s site.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2024

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off a 4-13 season under first-year head coach Jonathan Gannon, and while there are certainly some reasons for optimism coming into the season, there are also some reasons for pessimism.

Cardinals GM gives Kyler Murray major endorsement ahead of season

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / May 3, 2024

Declined Option is Win-Win for Cardinals, Zaven Collins

The Arizona Cardinals still have some decisions to make as the 2024 offseason now progresses into camps, though the future of OLB Zaven Collins has already been determined.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30, 2024

Cardinals to decline fifth-year option on LB Zaven Collins

Zaven Collins will be a free agent following the 2024 campaign. Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort revealed that his team won’t be picking up the linebacker’s fifth-year option, per Darren Urban of the team’s website.

Snap judgments: Which NFC rookies will earn the most playing time?

Cardinals release WR Kaden Davis, CB Quavian White

Cardinals make trio of undrafted free agent signings

The best and worst uniform looks for every NFL team

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2024