Cardinals sign Kingsbury, Keim to long-term extensions
TEMPE, Ariz. — (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed coach Kliff Kingsbury and general manager Steve Keim to extensions that keep them under contract with the team through 2027. However, Allen has won playoff games while Murray has not. The Cardinals started last season as one of the hottest teams in the NFL with a 7-0 record and then a 10-2 mark. Kingsbury was hired prior to the 2019 season, largely because of his expertise in dealing with quarterbacks. Keim is in his 23rd season with the Cardinals and ninth as the general manager after being elevated to the spot in 2013.
wftv.comAfter 3 years of building, Cards' Murray ready for playoffs
But the Arizona Cardinals quarterback admits this week is a little different. “There's no shying away from it.”The Cardinals selected Murray with the No. “I eat, breath and sleep football,” Murray said. This is his first shot at the playoffs, and I expect him to probably play the best game of his career. “You have to play well in these games or you're not going to be looked at as ‘That Guy,'" Murray said.
wftv.comVeteran safety Eric Weddle rejoining LA Rams for playoffs
Rams Weddle Football FILE - Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle watches during an NFL football training camp in Irvine, Calif., on July 30, 2019. Weddle is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File) (Kelvin Kuo)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Safety Eric Weddle is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the playoffs. Weddle retired in February 2020 after one season with the Rams in which he made 108 tackles and called the defense's signals. If anybody can do it, there's no doubt he can.”The Rams missed the playoffs in Weddle's only season with the team.
wftv.comFading Cardinals search for answers as losses mount
The Cardinals failed to clinch a playoff spot for the third straight week after a 22-16 loss to the banged-up Indianapolis Colts, who were missing arguably their best defensive player and four starting offensive linemen. After a 7-0 record to start the season, the Cardinals are just 3-5. The mistakes started early Saturday and piled up in a brutal first half: Kicker Matt Prater missed a long field goal and an extra point.
news.yahoo.comThe Latest: Broncos' Bridgewater cleared to start vs. Eagles
The Latest from Week 10 of the NFL (all times EST):___3:05 p.m.Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has passed his COVID-19 test and is set to start against the Philadelphia Eagles this afternoon. Defensive tackle Michael Pierce, defensive end Danielle Hunter, linebacker Anthony Barr and cornerback Patrick Peterson are also out. The Broncos recovered to retain possession and drove to a field goal on the way to a 30-0 lead. The Denver Broncos signed quarterback Danny Etling to their practice squad in case the COVID-19 virus further affects their QBs. If they pass their tests again today, they’ll be active for the Broncos’ game against the Philadelphia Eagles this afternoon.
wftv.comCards return to top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Titans at No. 2
(AP Photo/Tony Avelar) (Tony Avelar)NEW YORK — (AP) — Despite being short-handed, the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans both found success on the road in California in Week 9. And both teams also found a way to the top of the latest AP Pro32 poll. The Cardinals moved up two spots as they received 11 of the 12 first-place votes for 383 points in balloting Tuesday by media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Titans are coming off a 28-16 win at the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Two teams coming off unexpected losses are tied at No.
wftv.comConner leads short-handed Cardinals past 49ers 31-17
Cardinals 49ers Football Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs toward the end zone to score against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) (Tony Avelar)SANTA CLARA, Calif. — (AP) — With most of Arizona's biggest stars sitting out with injuries, the Cardinals still had more than enough firepower to overwhelm the San Francisco 49ers. James Conner ran for two touchdowns and caught a 45-yard TD pass from backup quarterback Colt McCoy as the short-handed Cardinals beat the 49ers 31-17 on Sunday. San Francisco punted again on the third drive and Brandon Aiyuk lost a fumble on the fourth drive. Kingsbury came running on the field to argue a call after the Cardinals failed to convert on a third-and-long in San Francisco territory.
wftv.comCardinals' undefeated start ends with miscommunication
Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury called the safest play he could with the clock winding down. A back-shoulder throw from Kyler Murray to A.J. Green would give the Cardinals a chance at a touchdown and keep their undefeated season in tact. If the pass failed, Arizona would still have enough time to try for a tying field goal.
news.yahoo.comNFL not planning to issue report on Washington Football Team
The NFL is not going to issue a report on its 10-month investigation into allegations the Washington Football Team engaged in harassment and abuse because of its promise to protect the identities of those who testified, Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Texas Tech fires Matt Wells after demoralizing loss
Texas Tech Kansas Football Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells yells instructions to his team against the Kansas during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) (Ed Zurga)LUBBOCK, Texas — (AP) — Texas Tech fired coach Matt Wells on Monday, two days after the Red Raiders couldn't hold a two-touchdown halftime lead in a loss at home to Kansas State. The Red Raiders (5-3, 2-3 Big 12) didn't win consecutive conference games under Wells, who came from Utah State to replace Kingsbury. Texas Tech was 13-17 overall and 7-16 in conference under Wells. He was hired at Texas Tech after a 10-2 season with the Aggies. Kingsbury was hired as offensive coordinator at Southern California after leaving Texas Tech.
wftv.comThe Latest: AFC North lead in play as Bengals visit Ravens
The AFC North lead is in play with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals visiting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in one of the Week 7 headliners. Tom Brady is trying to lead Tampa Bay to the first 6-1 start in franchise history. The Rams trail the undefeated Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West. ___10:30 a.m.Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will be on the sideline when the undefeated Cardinals play Houston. Kyler Murray is trying to lead the Cardinals to their first 7-0 start since 1974, 14 years before the franchise moved to Phoenix from St. Louis.
wftv.comThe Latest: Kingsbury cleared to coach undefeated Cardinals
Cardinals Virus Outbreak Football FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2021, file photo, Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury walks on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif. Kingsbury and an assistant coach and a player will miss the Cardinals' game Sunday at Cleveland after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) (Jae C. Hong)The latest from Week 7 of the NFL (all times EDT):___10:30 a.m.Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will be on the sideline when the undefeated Cardinals play Houston. Kyler Murray is trying to lead the Cardinals to their first 7-0 start since 1974, 14 years before the franchise moved to Phoenix from St. Louis. Kingsbury's positive COVID-19 test was announced two days before Arizona played at Cleveland last week. Arizona quarterbacks coach Cam Turner and defensive tackle Zach Allen also were sidelined last week because of coronavirus protocols.
wftv.comMurray throws 4 TD passes, unbeaten Cardinals batter Browns
Cardinals Browns Football Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. Murray connected with DeAndre Hopkins for two TDs, and Arizona's shifty quarterback came up with a clutch play whenever the Cardinals needed one. After his fumble, Murray made the Browns pay by throwing a 9-yard pass to a wide-open Hopkins to put the Cardinals ahead 30-14. Later, Hunt was not targeted on a pass play and the bruising back crumpled to the ground without contact. On third-and-goal, Murray hit Hopkins with a short pass and he eluded two tacklers for a 13-yard TD to make it 14-0.
wftv.comThe Latest: The Cardinals have another COVID-19 case.
He had three catches for 36 yards in helping to set up a field goal. The Jacksonville Jaguars have ended their 20-game skid. Wright had tied the game earlier in the fourth quarter with a 54-yard field goal and also hit a 40-yarder in the first quarter. The Dolphins (1-4) have dropped four straight headed into the NFL's second game this season in London. ___9:15 a.m.Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence square off in London as the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars both try to halt losing streaks.
wftv.comCoronavirus: Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury tests positive
Positive test: Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury will miss Sunday's game after testing positive for COVID-19. (Norm Hall/Getty Images)GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury will miss Sunday’s NFL game at Cleveland against the Browns after testing positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday. Also testing positive were quarterbacks coach Cam Turner and defensive tackle Zach Allen, KPHO reported. — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 16, 2021On Tuesday, linebacker Chandler Jones was put on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team said. Kingsbury is the first NFL head coach to miss a game this season due to the virus, NBC Sports reported.
wftv.comCardinals coach Kingsbury, 2 others to miss Sunday vs Browns
Cardinals Jaguars Football Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer greet each other before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack)TEMPE, Ariz. — (AP) — Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury and two assistants will miss the Cardinals' game Sunday at Cleveland after testing positive for COVID-19. Quarterbacks coach Cam Turner and defensive tackle Zach Allen also will be sidelined for the NFL's only unbeaten team. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who has head coaching experience in Denver, and assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers will split head coaching responsibilities for Arizona (5-0). Additional offensive duties will be assumed by other members of the offensive coaching staff, the team said Friday. ___More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comThe Latest: Titans' new-look offense struggling vs. Cards
The Tennessee Titans’ vaunted offense is stumbling to start the season. The Arizona Cardinals are having penalty issues again but still have a 10-0 lead over Tennessee. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game. The Tennessee Titans honored Staff Sgt. The first full Sunday of the NFL season is about to begin with seven new head coaches making debuts with their respective teams.
wftv.comHenne, Buechele throw TD passes, Chiefs beat Cardinals 17-10
Chiefs Cardinals Football Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (Ross D. Franklin)GLENDALE, Ariz. — (AP) — Chad Henne and rookie Shane Buechele threw touchdown passes to help the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-10 in a preseason game Friday night. Patrick Mahomes started and completed 10 of 18 passes for 78 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. Buechele was 9 of 11 for 115 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Kansas City pushed ahead 17-0 midway through the third quarter when Buechele hit Jerick McKinnon for a 5-yard touchdown strike. The Cardinals play their final preseason game on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 28.
wftv.comCards' Fitzgerald: 'Don't have the urge to play' football
Cardinals Camp Football FKILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) plays during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. Chandler Jones was present at the first day of Arizona Cardinals training camp on Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021. Larry Fitzgerald was not. “To be honest with you I just don't have the urge to play right now,” Fitzgerald said in the interview. Those numbers both rank second in NFL history behind Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.
wftv.comMurray throws TD, Cards end 3-game skid, beat red-hot Giants
Coupled with Tampa Bay’s 26-14 win over Minnesota (6-7), the Cardinals are back in a wild-card berth. we have to go out there and execute,” said Murray, who ran 10 times for 47 yards. “I don’t think we have any kind of a hangover from going out to Seattle last week," Giants coach Joe Judge said. The D limited New York to 159 yards in making Jones' return from a one-game absence with a hamstring injury miserable. The first one was set up by a 24-yard punt return by Christian Kirk to the Giants 38.
Tua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized Cardinals
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) embrace after Tagovailoa throws his first touchdown pass during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)When the Dolphins leave the oceanfront and head to the desert to play the Cardinals on Sunday, it will be about more than Tua vs. Kyler. Tua Tagovailoa, as touted as any signal caller coming out of college in years, will make his second start for Miami. Henry has eight rushing touchdowns, finding the end zone in five straight games. The Patriots will try to avoid losing five straight games for the first time since 1995.
Ravens' Humphrey says he has virus; Packers also have 1 case
The Green Bay Packers reported that a player tested positive for COVID-19, and Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed that two Cardinals tested positive over the weekend. The Ravens confirmed Monday that a player tested positive for COVID-19, but did not release the name of the individual. The Green Bay Packers on Monday also sent out a release that said a player tested positive. Packers officials said all player meetings Monday would be conducted virtually. This marks the first time a Packers player has tested positive during the season.
The Latest: Rangers suspend 2 players for breaking protocol
It also said there have been no positive tests “among players, coaches or staff members.”Cleveland lost 16-6 at home to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. ___The Green Bay Packers say one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19. ___The Houston Texans have had no other positive COVID-19 tests since one positive test forced their facility to close during last week’s bye week. “And I think our players are doing the right thing.”___Coach Kliff Kingsbury says the Arizona Cardinals had two unidentified positive COVID-19 tests over the weekend. ___Bayern Munich says defender Niklas Süle has tested positive for the coronavirus and is in isolation at home.
Arizona knocks off undefeated Seattle with 37-34 OT victory
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Seattle led all of regulation until Gonzalez made a 44-yard field goal as time expired to tie it at 34. Moments later, it appeared Seattle had won on the ensuing drive when DK Metcalf caught a 48-yard touchdown pass, but the play was called back because of holding on receiver David Moore. Christian Kirk caught an 8-yard touchdown pass with 2:28 left to pull Arizona to 34-31. Seattle cruised 75 yards in just six plays, finishing with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Wilson to Lockett.
Murray has happy homecoming, Cards cruise past Cowboys 38-10
Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray celebrates running the ball for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas – Maybe Kyler Murray will lose a game on the home field of the Dallas Cowboys one of these days. Murray accounted for three touchdowns in his first game back home as a pro, Ezekiel Elliott set up the visiting team's first two TDs with fumbles and the Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 38-10 on Monday night. Kenyan Drake scored from the 1 after the second Elliott miscue, while Murray added a 1-yard TD run. Cowboys: Washington on Sunday in the first of two consecutive road games against NFC East opponents.
Murray runs for 2 TDs, Cardinals roll past Washington 30-15
Washington (1-1) finally scored a touchdown with 12:20 left in the fourth quarter when Dwayne Haskins hit Terry McLaurin for a 24-yard score. The Cardinals' revamped defense had a big day, holding Washington scoreless until Dustin Hopkins hit a 24-yard field goal late in the third quarter. Murray's pass into coverage was picked off by Landon Collins, giving Washington great field position at the Arizona 19. He was completely alone in the back of the end zone on third down and Murray hit him for the 4-yard score to make it 7-0. ... Washington right guard Brandon Scherff (knee) was hurt just before halftime and gingerly walked off the field with the help of medical staff.
Direct deposit: WR Hopkins negotiates own deal with Arizona
Hopkins and the Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday that will keep the three-time All-Pro in Arizona through the 2024 season. Hopkins said he worked on about 90% of the deal and had some help from advisers. Cardinals GM Steve Keim said it was a great process and he got to know the receiver even better during negotiations. It was our goal all along to get (Hopkins) extended, Keim said. I was like, man, if I could be in this offense, a pass-first offense one day, the sky's the limit, Hopkins said.