It was a nice week for Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker. In addition to being selected for the Pro Bowl for the seventh time in his eight-year career, Baker was named a team co-MVP with running back James Conner by the Arizona chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). The MVP award is named after former Arizona Republic beat writer Lloyd Herberg, who passed … [Read more...] about 7-time Pro Bowler Budda Baker can ‘play like a bullet’
Matt Prater will not be activated from IR to play in finale
Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater will not be activated from injured reserve this week to play in the season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Jonathan Gannon was asked how close Prater is to playing on Friday. He said, “not close enough, I guess, because he’s not going to go (this week.” That means Prater will finish the season on injured reserve and … [Read more...] about Matt Prater will not be activated from IR to play in finale
2 significant spots left in NFC playoff picture to determine in Week 18
The Arizona Cardinals will not be in the playoffs. They were eliminated from contention in Week 16. But fans will watch the playoff picture play out in the NFC. In Week 18, two spots are still up for grabs. The No. 1 seed has not been determined and winner of the NFC North. The NFC South has not been determined. So what are the playoff scenarios for Week 18? NFC playoff … [Read more...] about 2 significant spots left in NFC playoff picture to determine in Week 18
Cardinals could have 2 rookies on starting OL in season finale
The Arizona Cardinals have had to deal with a number of injuries on the offensive line. Three starters — left tackle Paris Johnson, right tackle Jonah Williams and right guard Will Hernandez — are on injured reserve. Rookie Isaiah Adams has been starting at right guard for several weeks. Another rookie might be starting in Week 18 because of another injury. Kelvin Beachum, now … [Read more...] about Cardinals could have 2 rookies on starting OL in season finale
Cardinals injury report: Kelvin Beachum misses Thursday practice with knee injury
The Arizona Cardinals were back on the practice field for a full day of work Thursday after having a walkthrough Wednesday.The only changes on the second injury report of the week from Wednesday’s report involved left tackle Kelvin Beachum and center Hjalte Froholdt.The full details of their second injury report of the week are below. … [Read more...] about Cardinals injury report: Kelvin Beachum misses Thursday practice with knee injury