One of a few first-round linebacker picks Steve Keim made during his run as Cardinals GM, Isaiah Simmons will now head into a contract year. The Cardinals are not exercising Simmons’ fifth-year option, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports (on Twitter). Simmons is likely to remain a starter in Jonathan Gannon‘s system, despite the Cards bringing over ex-Gannon Eagles charge Kyzir … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Decline LB Isaiah Simmons’ Fifth-Year Option
Lions Eyed CB Devon Witherspoon; Team Considered Taking Jahmyr Gibbs At No. 6
Decisions to use No. 12 and No. 18 overall picks on a running back (Jahmyr Gibbs) and an off-ball linebacker (Jack Campbell) brought some scrutiny for the Lions. Another organizational plan would have generated more attention during Round 1. The Lions were prepared to pounce on Devon Witherspoon if the Seahawks went in another direction, with Albert Breer of SI.com indicating … [Read more...] about Lions Eyed CB Devon Witherspoon; Team Considered Taking Jahmyr Gibbs At No. 6
Cardinals Add 10 UDFAs
The team that did the most wheeling and dealing on Day 1 of the draft picked up a few extra picks for 2024. Some of the Cardinals’ most recent UDFA class could be factors by that point. Here is Arizona’s post-draft contingent: WR Daniel Arias (Colorado) S Kendell Brooks (Michigan State) RB Emari Demercado (TCU) LS Matt Hembrough (Oklahoma State) TE Joel Honigford (Michigan) LB … [Read more...] about Cardinals Add 10 UDFAs
Cardinals Made Offer For Raiders’ No. 7 Overall Pick
The Cardinals made three trades during the draft’s first 33 picks, moving down twice and climbing up to land Paris Johnson. The middle trade came together late, with the Cardinals’ late offer evidently stopping the Lions from making a shocking pick — Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 6 overall. Before GM Monti Ossenfort made a successful trade proposal to Detroit counterpart Brad Holmes, the … [Read more...] about Cardinals Made Offer For Raiders’ No. 7 Overall Pick
Latest On Cards’ Trades With Texans, Titans
A key party in a few teams’ early-round draft machinations, the Cardinals played a particularly important role in what could be long-term AFC South roster construction. They made deals with both the Texans and Titans, equipping each with potential 2020s pillars. Both teams discussed prospective trades with the Cardinals before the draft. The Titans did not have to give up what … [Read more...] about Latest On Cards’ Trades With Texans, Titans