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The window for NFL teams to use either the franchise tag or the transition tag on soon-to-be free agents opened on Tuesday. That means the Arizona Cardinals can protect themselves from losing one of their key free agents and extend the window to negotiate a long-term deal. However, don’t expect them to use either tag. Why? None of their scheduled free agents would be considered … [Read more...] about Don’t expect Cardinals to use franchise, transition tags

NFL free agency is next month and the Arizona Cardinals are expected to be active. They have big needs at the defensive edge to improve their pass rush, at guard, at linebacker and on the defensive line. Many fans would love to see the Cardinals target Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat, who had eight sacks during the regular season and 2.5 in the Super Bowl, helping … [Read more...] about Cardinals seen as perfect fit for this free agent pass rusher

The Arizona Cardinals will likely address the wide receiver position in free agency this offseason. Greg Dortch, Zay Jones and Zach Pascal are all set to hit the open market. Could the Cardinals go with a productive, longtime veteran? ESPN’s Matt Bowen matched the top 50 free agents with their ideal team fits. The Cardinals are that ideal fit for Buffalo Bills wideout Amari … [Read more...] about Cardinals seen as perfect fit for veteran free agent receiver

The Arizona Cardinals addressed the defensive line last year in both free agency and the NFL draft, signing Justin Jones and Bilal Nichols to three-year deals and then selecting Darius Robinson in the first round of the draft. In new mock draft from NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, they continue the trend of beefing up the defensive interior. In his new projections, they go with … [Read more...] about Cardinals land huge D-lineman in Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft

The NFL had one of its important offseason dates come on Tuesday, triggering a new phase in the offseason leading up to the March 12 new league year. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the window opened that allows teams to use either the franchise or transition tag on one player set to become a free agent, either a player whose contract expires with the beginning of the new league year or a … [Read more...] about 2025 franchise, transition tag window opens for NFL teams