DAVID BRANDT
NFC quarterback Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals (1) drops to pass against the AFC during the first half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
QB drama: Cardinals, Murray continue offseason squabble

By David Brandt Feb. 28, 2022 12:29 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — For the Arizona Cardinals, one of the perks of Kyler Murray's

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury walks off the field after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cardinals in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Questions coming for Cardinals after late-season stumbles

By David Brandt Jan. 18, 2022 05:58 PM EST
The two-month, slow-motion collapse of the Arizona Cardinals will no doubt cause some

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) wraps up Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) for a sack during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
After 3 years of building, Cards' Murray ready for playoffs

By David Brandt Jan. 13, 2022 04:47 PM EST
Kyler Murray has kept a low-key demeanor throughout his football career, staying with

FILE - Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, on Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is trying to complete a miraculous comeback from a serious shoulder injury in an effort to help the Cardinals' defense when they travel to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in the wild card round. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Medical marvel: Watt tries quick return for Cardinals

By David Brandt Jan. 12, 2022 03:55 PM EST
The Arizona Cardinals are a team in desperate need of a spark, stumbling into the

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, walks off the field after an NFL football game loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Seahawks won 38-30. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Fading Cardinals grasping for answers as postseason looms

By David Brandt Jan. 10, 2022 07:19 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals said the things you'd expect after

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen (94) gives chase during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Seahawks win 38-30 to spoil Cardinals shot at NFC West title

By David Brandt Jan. 09, 2022 07:49 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle's locker room was deafeningly loud in the aftermath of

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Playoff-bound Cardinals eye shot at NFC West vs. Seahawks

By David Brandt Jan. 06, 2022 03:30 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona still has a shot at the NFC West title, the No. 2 seed

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Chris Banjo (31) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals won 25-22. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Sky's not falling: Victory puts Cardinals back on track

By David Brandt Jan. 03, 2022 04:20 PM EST
Kyler Murray insisted throughout the Arizona Cardinals' three-week swoon that the

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, second from left, and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, foreground right, gesture from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Take two? Arizona's Joseph works to earn 2nd head coach job

By David Brandt Dec. 31, 2021 12:10 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Vance Joseph's first NFL head coaching experience didn't go so

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury prior to an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Mixed feelings: Cards back in playoffs, but not playing well

By David Brandt Dec. 27, 2021 04:00 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have qualified for the NFL's postseason

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (5) looks down after a missed field goal against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Fading Cardinals search for answers as losses mount

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2021 12:58 AM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona's late-season fade is starting to feel like a full

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Banged-up Colts shrug off injuries, beat Cardinals 22-16

By David Brandt Dec. 25, 2021 11:29 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have beaten some teams with Jonathan

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) is congratulated by Kylen Granson (83) and Eric Fisher (79) after scoring on a 67-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cardinals try to clinch playoff spot against surging Colts

By David Brandt Dec. 23, 2021 01:56 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals failed to clinch an elusive NFL playoff

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Cardinals evolving in long NFL season, but not in a good way

By David Brandt Dec. 20, 2021 05:26 PM EST
Several of the Arizona Cardinals like to talk about how teams evolve over the long

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) hauls in a long pass against Los Angeles Rams safeties Jordan Fuller (4) and Nick Scott (33) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Without D-Hop, Arizona's offense must adjust in stretch run

By David Brandt Dec. 17, 2021 03:44 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A.J. Green signed with Arizona during the offseason partly

An Arizona Cardinals fan shouts after a Los Angeles Rams score during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
After MNF loss, Cardinals disappointed but not discouraged

By David Brandt Dec. 14, 2021 05:57 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals had their chances to beat the Los

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Stafford, Donald lead Rams to 30-23 win over Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 13, 2021 11:33 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — From the first play to the last, Aaron Donald and the Los

Los Angeles Rams' Troy Reeder and Jalen Ramsey break up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rams' Ramsey, Higbee placed on COVID-19 list, out vs. Cards

By David Brandt Dec. 13, 2021 04:21 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams won't have defensive back Jalen Ramsey or

FILE - Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Hicks leads the Cardinals with 95 tackles and has added five sacks. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Not done yet: Hicks proves Cardinals wrong, leads defense

By David Brandt Dec. 12, 2021 03:26 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Linebacker Jordan Hicks was 28 years old and in the middle of the

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. makes a touchdown catch over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Nevin Lawson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Cardinals try to capture road magic at home on MNF vs. Rams

By David Brandt Dec. 09, 2021 05:10 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals finally get to play a home game after