Robert Nkemdiche
FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo, left, and Trey Lance are shown at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, July 29, 2021. The 49ers report to training camp with intrigue about what the team plans to do with former starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo with Trey Lance set to take his place.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Shanahan clears up 49ers QB situation: 'This is Trey's team'

By Josh Dubow Jul. 26, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

Seahawks look to be on rebuild path after trade of Wilson

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:11 AM EST
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (7-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LT Duane Brown, TE Gerald Everett, RT Brandon Shell, C Ethan Pocic, RB Rashaad Penny, QB Geno Smith,...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs for fans prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf running on the field during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Thomas, Samuel active for Washington vs. banged-up Seahawks

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 29, 2021 07:10 PM EST

Workers put salt in the seating bowl at Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 02:03 PM EST

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 16, 2021, file photo, Seattle Seahawks' Al Woods (93) runs between drills during NFL football practice in Renton, Wash. Woods always intended to continue his NFL career, even when he decided to join the small pool of players who opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Woods returns to NFL with Seahawks after opting out in '20

By Tim Booth Aug. 06, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche reacts as he takes the field for NFL football practice Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks hope to unlock Robert Nkemdiche's potential

By Tim Booth Aug. 04, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Seahawks find project in 2016 1st-rounder Robert Nkemdiche

Apr. 29, 2021 01:42 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Pete Carroll may have found another reclamation project after the Seattle Seahawks signed former first-round defensive tackle Robert...

FLE - In this April 25, 2004, file photo, Arizona Cardinals owner Bill Bidwell, left, and coach Dennis Green, right, pose with first round NFL Draft pick wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald at a news conference in Tempe, Ariz. The Cardinals' franchise has been around for more than a century but current star receiver Larry Fitzgerald is arguably the most important player in franchise history. Fitzgerald has been a beloved piece of the Cardinals since he was drafted 3rd overall in 2004 and has been among the most productive receivers in NFL history with more than 17,000 career yards receiving. (AP Photo/Tom Hood, File)
'Larry Legend' tops Cardinals' first-round draft picks

By David Brandt Apr. 21, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury, right, talks with general manager Steve Keim as players on the NFL football team run sprints in Glendale, Ariz. Keim has been widely praised over the past few weeks after adding elite receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade and signing three potential defensive starters. The moves have given Arizona a lot of flexibility for the upcoming draft, eliminating the gaping holes that needed immediate attention. “We feel like we’re free to take the best available pick that comes at the No. 8 spot,” Kingsbury said. “That’s a tribute to Steve and the job that he’s done in the offseason.” (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Bold offseason moves mean Cardinals have options at No. 8

By David Brandt Apr. 16, 2020 12:32 PM EDT

Former 1st-round pick Nkemdiche released by Dolphins

Nov. 05, 2019 05:35 PM EST
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche has been released by the Miami Dolphins, who decided the former first-round pick couldn't help their...

Steelers RB Samuels misses 2nd straight game with knee issue

Oct. 28, 2019 07:09 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels will miss his second straight game while recovering from surgery on his right knee. ...

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) is tackled by Miami Dolphins defensive end Taco Charlton (96), during the second half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins hope discarded 1st-rounders can aid turnaround

By Steven Wine Oct. 03, 2019 01:48 PM EDT

Former Cardinals DT Nkemdiche signs with Dolphins

Aug. 08, 2019 11:42 AM EDT
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche has signed with the Miami Dolphins two weeks after the Arizona Cardinals released their 2016 first-round draft...

Cardinals release defensive tackle Nkemdiche

Jul. 27, 2019 09:46 PM EDT
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have released defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche after the former first-round draft pick showed up to training camp out...

Cardinals place 6 on unable to perform list before camp

Jul. 20, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have placed six players on the Physically Unable to Perform list before the start of training camp next week. ...