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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
49 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 49?
With 49 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 49. We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals and are exactly seven weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. That is 49 days away. As we count down the remaining days of the offseason, let's look at who has worn that number uniform over the years for the Cardinals. Who has worn No. 49? Cardinals players to wear No. 49 Outside linebacker Benton Whitley, added late last season, currently wears No. 49. It hasn't been used much. Burson was good. Kiesling is actually a Hall of Famer. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
2025 Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: OLB Benton Whitley
We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about OLB Benton Whitley The Arizona Cardinals report to training camp on July 22 and begin the process of preparing for the regular season, forming the roster and determining starting jobs and roles on the team. Leading up to the start of camp, we will take a look at every player on the offseason roster, their background, their contract, their play in 2024, questions they face and their roster outlook. Next up is outside linebacker Benton Whitley. Benton Whitley background, 2024 season An undrafted free agent with the Rams in 2022 from Holy Cross, Whitley ended up with the Giants in 2023 and was then waived on Oct. 5, 2024. Three days later, he was signed to the Giants practice squad, but then was signed by the Cardinals on Dec. 24. With the Giants last season, he played two games and was inactive for two and was then inactive for the Cardinals' final two games of the season. In those two games with the Giants, he played two defensive snaps and 42 (93 percent) on special teams. Benton Whitley 2025 contract details, cap hit When he signed with the Cardinals in December, Whitley was also under contract for 2025 with a $1.1 million salary and the same salary-cap charge. There is no guaranteed money in the deal. 2025 questions, roster outlook Unless there are injuries, it's difficult to imagine Whitley making the 53-man roster in a loaded outside linebacker room. His best hope is competing for a spot on the practice squad. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
02-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Arizona Cardinals offseason roster profile: OLB Benton Whitley
2025 Arizona Cardinals offseason roster profile: OLB Benton Whitley A look at OLB Benton Whitley, what he did in 2024, his contract status and his outlook on the team for 2025. The Arizona Cardinals are in offseason mode and we are days away from free agency weeks away from the NFL draft. Leading up to the new league year, we will take a look at each player on the roster or signed to a reserve deal and break down where they stand with the team. We will look at their 2024 season, their contract status and what their status is for the coming offseason and 2025 season. Next up is outside linebacker Benton Whitley. 2024 Benton Whitley, stats, season Whitley was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams in 2022 and was with the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings that season and with the Vikings and New York Giants in 2023. Waived by the Giants on Oct. 5 after playing two games and being inactive for two last season, the Cardinals signed him to the practice squad on Oct. 8. Whitley was signed to the active roster on Dec. 24, but was inactive for the final two games of the season. With the Giants, he played two snaps on defense and 42 (93 percent) on special teams. 2025 contract status If on the roster during the season, Whitley's salary will be $1.1 million. Outlook for 2025 Currently a part of the offseason roster, Whitley will be a longshot in competition for a roster spot at outside linebacker. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
