Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Trey Benson will always remember celebrating with his teammates, particularly how hard they smacked his helmet after he scored his first NFL touchdown. He gave the ball back to the referee by habit before getting it back. Emari Demercado broke out a 53-yard touchdown at the end of the first half, which he said felt like practice with how … [Read more...] about Cardinals RBs Emari Demercado, Trey Benson credit James Conner’s leadership
Aaron Rodgers throws respect toward Budda Baker ahead of Cardinals-Jets
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared a glowing review of Cardinals safety Budda Baker on Tuesday, comparing him to some of the best defensive backs in recent memory. Rodgers, who joined The Pat McAfee Show for his weekly segment, is preparing to face Baker and the Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. He couldn’t help but smile when bringing up the tape on No. … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers throws respect toward Budda Baker ahead of Cardinals-Jets
Cardinals’ Blake Gillikin named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday for his play in Arizona’s 29-9 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 9. This marks Gillikin’s first NFC Specials Teams Player of the Week and Arizona’s second special teams award after kicker Chad Ryland took home NFC Specials Team Player of the Month for October. Gillikin is just the third … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Blake Gillikin named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Weighing the pros and cons of the Cardinals’ quiet trade deadline
TEMPE — Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort did not stand pat this NFL trade deadline with the Monday acquisition of former Denver Broncos pass rusher Baron Browning in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick. As for how Cardinals fans feel about the lone move, that’s certainly up for debate. Taking a day to reset and get a good look at the rest of the league’s … [Read more...] about Weighing the pros and cons of the Cardinals’ quiet trade deadline
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray praises team’s ability to run the ball: ‘It’s kind of a beautiful thing’
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray may not have had the game he wanted in Sunday’s win over the Chicago Bears but seeing his teammates dominate the run game is something he is more than fine with. “To be able to win a game like that and me be able to not have to do what I usually have to do in order to win, since my whole career, it’s kind of a beautiful thing,” Murray said … [Read more...] about Cardinals QB Kyler Murray praises team’s ability to run the ball: ‘It’s kind of a beautiful thing’