Robert Alford
Young Cardinals improve roster, push for playoff spot

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:33 PM EDT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (5-10-1) New faces: WR DeAndre Hopkins, LB Isaiah Simmons, CB Dre Kirkpatrick, RB Eno Benjamin, LB Devon Kennard, LB Evan...

New England Patriots defensive lineman Chase Winovich runs a drill during an NFL football training camp practice, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakouts

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2020 12:38 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals' Chris Banjo (31) and Robert Alford (23) run drills during an NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Cardinals CB Alford likely out for season with injury

Aug. 18, 2020 02:17 PM EDT

Cardinals re-sign cornerback Kevin Peterson to 1-year deal

May. 12, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Cardinals have re-signed cornerback Kevin Peterson to a one-year contract. The 26-year-old Peterson played in 14...

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury watches the clock during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rookie reminder: Murray still developing as NFL quarterback

By David Brandt Dec. 09, 2019 03:59 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Quinn tweaks Atlanta's coaching staff coming out of bye week

By George Henry Nov. 04, 2019 04:28 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury watches his team prior an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Winless Cardinals shake up secondary, go with youth

By David Brandt Oct. 03, 2019 03:58 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) dives in for the touchdown as Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) and outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seahawks' Wilson setting QB standard for Cardinals' Murray

By David Brandt Sep. 26, 2019 06:16 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray lies on the field after being sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Miller (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cardinals' defense wilts in 38-20 loss to Panthers

By John Marshall Sep. 22, 2019 09:04 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches his team prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during a joint NFL football practice with the Los Angeles Chargers in Costa Mesa, Calif., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Pagano returns to Indy as Bears face Colts

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFL 2019: Kingsbury, Murray lead Cardinals into new era

By David Brandt Aug. 22, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) on the sideline during an NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on 8/8/19 in Glendale, Ariz. (Gene Lower via AP)
Cardinals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn watches before the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game between the Falcons and the Denver Broncos in Canton, Ohio. Quinn has gone back to his past to protect his future with the Atlanta Falcons. Quinn fired his three coordinators following a disappointing 7-9 finish in 2018. He appointed himself as the new defensive coordinator, the role he held in Seattle before being hired by Atlanta in 2015. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Falcons Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

Cardinals Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 01:09 PM EDT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (3-13) OPEN CAMP: July 25, Tempe, Arizona LAST YEAR: Cardinals had one of worst seasons in franchise history under...

Falcons Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:40 AM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) OPEN CAMP: July 22, Flowery Branch, Georgia LAST YEAR: Atlanta closed season with three straight wins that came far...

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 file photo, Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Ariz. Arizona Cardinals All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson has been suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. The NFL did not specify Thursday, May 16, 2019 which illegal substance Peterson allegedly used. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Cardinals' Peterson suspended 6 games for PED violation

By John Marshall May. 16, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals NFL football quarterback Kyler Murray is introduced, Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Cardinals' practice facility in Tempe, Ariz. Murray was the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Football draft. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Cardinals take Murray No. 1 overall and trade Rosen

By John Marshall Apr. 27, 2019 05:51 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head football coach Dan Quinn, right, arrives for a media session with NFL football first-round-draft picks Kaleb McGary, left, from Washington, and Chris Lindstrom, of Boston College, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Lindstrom and McGary are both offensive linemen. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons add speed to secondary with Ohio State's Sheffield

By Charles Odum Apr. 27, 2019 02:07 PM EDT

Cardinals take Washington defensive back Byron Murphy

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2019 07:34 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Byron Murphy heard the names called off, expecting his to be next. The Washington defensive back was projected to be a first-round...