Cardinals Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:30:33 PDT)

On the same day the Cardinals signed a backup quarterback, coach Ken Whisenhunt gave his strongest endorsement yet for Matt Leinart as his starting quarterback.

Throughout the off-season, Whisenhunt has been careful not to name Leinart the starter, although he has praised him at every opportunity.

But when the Cardinals announced the signing of Derek Anderson as the backup quarterback, Whisenhunt made a point of saying that Leinart was his No.1 quarterback.

"Certainly Matt has earned the right to be the guy," Whisenhunt said, "and that's the way we're going forward."

The Cardinals needed to replenish the position, even though they had Leinart ready to take over after Kurt Warner announced his retirement.

Free-agent linebacker Porter agrees to three-year contract with Cardinals
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:58:26 PDT)
TEMPE, Ariz. - Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday.

Cardinals agree to terms with LB Joey Porter
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:46:32 PDT)
Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday. Porter, entering his 12th season, spent the past three with the Miami Dolphins, who released him in March. He played the first eight years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. With 92 career sacks, Porter trails only Jason Taylor (127 1/2 ) among active players.

Source: GM McCloughan 'blindsided' by 49ers
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:35:00 PDT)
San Francisco's head honchos must stop hiding and shed some light on the status of GM Scot McCloughan.

The Shutdown Corner post-free agency mock draft, Pt. 2
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:55:51 PDT)
Now that free agency is done - at least for the most part - it's a good time to head back to the Land of...

Five NFL playoff teams face a hard road back
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:16:22 PDT)
This should give you a better appreciation of the Colts' current league-best run of eight consecutive...

Kicker Feely visiting Cardinals
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:45:31 PDT)
Free agent kicker Jay Feely had a good year with the New York Jets last season, converting 30 of 36 field goal...

Cardinals QB race "an open competition"
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:12:34 PDT)
Matt Leinart isn't necessarily going to be the starting quarterback when the season gets rolling for the...

Anderson agrees to 2-year deal with Cardinals
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:19:26 PDT)
Derek Anderson is joining the Arizona Cardinals knowing he begins as the backup quarterback to Matt Leinart with a chance to push for the starting job. Anderson, released by the Cleveland Browns, agreed to a two-year deal. Leinart had been the only quarterback on Arizona's roster following the retirement of Kurt Warner.

Derek Anderson Is Headed To The Desert
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:30 PDT)
The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms with free-agent quarterback Derek Anderson, and a deal will be...

Vikings LB Henderson returning from brutal injury
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:50:43 PDT)
When Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson fractured the femur in the left leg back in early December...

Joey Porter visiting Redskins
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:51:30 PDT)
The Washington Redskins will have former Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter in the house tomorrow.

Former starter Foote returns to Steelers as backup
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:55:02 PDT)
PITTSBURGH - Larry Foote quickly realized how much he disliked losing.

Boldin, Quinn among the early winners in the NFL free-agency game
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:16:11 PDT)
Well into the chess game that is the NFL offseason, some moves were expected and others were surprising.

Cardinals agree to 3-year deal with LB Lenon
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:57:15 PDT)
The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with outside linebacker Paris Lenon. The 6-foot-2, 235-pound Lenon played 15 games with the St. Louis Rams last season, 10 as a starter. He had 44 tackles -- 25 solo -- and three forced fumbles. He was released by the New England Patriots in training camp last year, then was signed by the Rams.

Tomlinson, others forced to retire elsewhere
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:38:00 PDT)
LaDainian Tomlinson is the latest Hall of Fame-bound star whose career will end in a strange setting.

Panthers, Browns conspire to pay Jake Delhomme a LOT of money
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:56 PST)
Few men in the NFL today understand better what makes a modern quarterback than Cleveland Browns team president...

Cardinals agree to 3-year contract with OL Rex Hadnot and re-sign C Ben Claxton
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:50:00 PST)
TEMPE, Ariz. - Free agent offensive lineman Rex Hadnot agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday.

Cardinals agree to terms with OL Rex Hadnot
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:27:24 PST)
Free agent offensive lineman Rex Hadnot has agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, who also have re-signed center Ben Claxton to a one-year contract. Hadnot played the last two years with the Cleveland Browns after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He has started at both guard and center.

Ex-Steelers linebackers joining Cardinals?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:50:36 PST)
Former Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote and outside linebacker Joey Porter both visited with...

Cardinals re-sign OT Bridges; LBs Porter, Foote pay visit
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:28:00 PST)
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed offensive tackle Jeremy Bridges to a three-year contract and, in what could portend a far more significant development, welcomed free agent linebackers Joey Porter and Larry Foote for a visit.

Chiefs sign Cardinals free-agent receiver Jerheme Urban to NFL deal
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:59:00 PST)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas Chiefs have signed free-agent wide receiver Jerheme Urban, who spent the last three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.

Browns may deal Brady Quinn
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:27:11 PST)
Quarterback Brady Quinn is apparently ready for the Cleveland Browns to trade him if he's not going to be a...

Arizona Cardinals re-sign TEs Becht, Spach to 1-year deals
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:23:00 PST)
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday re-signed tight ends Anthony Becht and Stephen Spach to one-year contracts and announced defensive end Jeremy Clark has signed an exclusive rights contract with the team.

Arizona Cardinals re-sign TEs Becht, Spach
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:09:29 PST)
The Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday re-signed tight ends Anthony Becht and Stephen Spach to one-year contracts and announced defensive end Jeremy Clark has signed an exclusive rights contract with the team. The 6-foot-6 Becht had seven catches for 61 yards and one touchdown last season, his first with Arizona.