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Streveler hangs up the cleats after 31-year NFL/CFL run
sports11 days ago

Streveler hangs up the cleats after 31-year NFL/CFL run

Former Jets and Cardinals quarterback Chris Streveler announced his retirement at 31, ending a career that included nine NFL games (one start with the Jets in 2022, 27-of-40 for 231 yards and a TD, 16 carries for 75 yards) and a CFL Grey Cup-winning run with Winnipeg. After two ACL tears and frequent team changes, he posted a grateful Instagram note, signaling the end of a journey that also featured college stints at Minnesota and South Dakota and a brief Dolphins tryout in 2022.

Murray on the Open Market: Five Teams in Play for a 2026 Comeback
sports1 month ago

Murray on the Open Market: Five Teams in Play for a 2026 Comeback

The Cardinals will release Kyler Murray before the 2026 league year, making him a top quarterback free agent. Arizona’s move saves little in the short term but leaves Murray with $36.8 million guaranteed for 2026; his injury history and middling but above‑average production in a weak Cardinals offense keep him from being a guaranteed elite option. The piece highlights five likely landing spots—Vikings, Jets, Dolphins, Falcons, and Steelers—and weighs cap space, competitive timelines, and how each offense might fit Murray. The Dolphins are unlikely due to cap and a development path, the Jets could afford him but face long‑term commitments, the Falcons have cap room but a potentially awkward fit, the Vikings could upgrade but would need the right scheme, and the Steelers present the most favorable combination of cap space and a scheme that suits Murray. Ultimately, his destination remains uncertain as teams balance cost, fit, and risk.]

Kyler Murray Exits Arizona as Cardinals Move to a Post-Murray Era
sports1 month ago

Kyler Murray Exits Arizona as Cardinals Move to a Post-Murray Era

Kyler Murray announces his farewell on social media as the Cardinals plan to release him next week unless a trade is found, ending a seven-season run with 87 starts. Official cuts/trades cannot happen until March 11, with a hefty cap hit looming (about $55 million in 2026) and potential destinations like the Vikings or Falcons as Arizona rebuilds under a new coach.

Cardinals roll out $29 tickets with unlimited concessions at Busch Stadium
sports1 month ago

Cardinals roll out $29 tickets with unlimited concessions at Busch Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals announced a 2026 season ticket package starting at $29 that includes Coca-Cola Unlimited wristband access to an Unlimited Concession Stand in Section 265 and a seat in Big Mac Land (Sections 271/272). Fans can visit the stand and pick up to three items per visit with unrestricted re-entry until the 8th inning; alcohol is not included and beers remain a separate purchase. Prices vary by opponent (e.g., $60 per ticket for the Red Sox series).

Cardinals Mourn Rondale Moore's Death at 25
sports1 month ago

Cardinals Mourn Rondale Moore's Death at 25

The Arizona Cardinals announced they are devastated and heartbroken by the death of wide receiver Rondale Moore, who died at age 25. Drafted by the Cardinals in 2021, Moore spent three seasons in Arizona with 135 receptions for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns, plus 52 carries for 249 yards and one TD, 22 punt returns for 182 yards, and 13 kickoff returns for 291 yards. He spent 2024 with the Falcons but missed the season with a knee injury, and 2025 with the Vikings, also missing the season due to knee injury. The organization offered heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

LaFleur Assembles Cardinals Coaching Staff, Retains 10 From Previous Regime
sports1 month ago

LaFleur Assembles Cardinals Coaching Staff, Retains 10 From Previous Regime

Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur unveiled his first staff, keeping 10 holdovers from the previous regime to emphasize character and capacity. Notables include Nick Rallis as defensive coordinator and Justin Frye as offensive line coach; Cristian Garcia shifts from linebackers to safeties. The OC is Nathaniel Hackett and QB Matt Schaub is on the roster, with several other assistants listed across offense, defense, and special teams. The strength and conditioning staff is still to be finalized. The team will attend the NFL scouting combine and begin offseason programs in early April, with an extra minicamp possible for first-year coaches.

Bidwill defends singular leadership, says he is the Cardinals' president.
sports1 month ago

Bidwill defends singular leadership, says he is the Cardinals' president.

During a groundbreaking for a new Cardinals practice facility, owner Michael Bidwill was pressed about why the team has no separate president, reiterating that he is the team president and arguing that a distinct president would add cost, noting that only a minority of NFL teams operate without a president while Cardinals leadership includes a GM, COO, CFO and other top executives.

Cardinals break ground on expansive training campus in north Phoenix
sports1 month ago

Cardinals break ground on expansive training campus in north Phoenix

The Arizona Cardinals broke ground on a 217-acre training facility and mixed-use complex in north Phoenix, relocating from Tempe. Slated to open in 2028, the project dedicates about 30 acres to football facilities and offices, including three grass practice fields, a fieldhouse and expanded locker rooms, with the rest set aside for housing and an entertainment district to create a walkable campus in the heat.

Donovan Swap Reframes Mariners Roster, Spurs MLBTR Chat Debate
sports2 months ago

Donovan Swap Reframes Mariners Roster, Spurs MLBTR Chat Debate

MLBTR host Steve Adams runs a live chat dissecting the Donovan-to-Mariners trade, noting the Cardinals’ haul—Cijntje, Tai Peete, Colton Ledbetter plus two future draft picks—and Seattle’s fit at 2B/3B with room to maneuver. The discussion also touches on related off-season topics (bullpen/rotation targets, multi-team trades, and market chatter around free agents like Giolito, Bassitt, and Verlander) as well as other teams’ plans, including Giants’ defense around Arraez/Devers and Rays’ recent moves.

Mariners Close In on Brendan Donovan Deal in 3-Team Trade
baseball2 months ago

Mariners Close In on Brendan Donovan Deal in 3-Team Trade

Seattle is near a deal to land Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals in a likely three-team swap that would also involve the Rays, who are set to receive Mariners infielder Ben Williamson. Donovan is a versatile, contact‑hitting infielder/outfielder (career line of .282/.361/.411 with a 119 wRC+) on a modest $5.8M salary for 2026, making him a fit for Seattle’s lineup as the Cardinals push a rebuild.

Six Risky NFL Coaching Hires in the Carousel
sports2 months ago

Six Risky NFL Coaching Hires in the Carousel

With six NFL head-coaching vacancies still open, the piece outlines the six worst-case fits: Mike McCarthy to the Steelers, Arthur Smith to the Cardinals, Tommy Rees to the Browns, Matt Nagy to the Raiders, Brian Flores to the Ravens, and Anthony Lynn to the Bills. It argues these choices would misalign with each team’s needs—from the Steelers’ quarterback overhaul and high fan expectations to Arizona’s instability, Cleveland’s need for outside perspective, and Buffalo’s urgency—highlighting the precarious coaching carousel following Sean McDermott’s firing as top QBs like Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen go without head coaches.