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USA Today
27-03-2025
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Mock drafts, proposed rules changes, free agent additions, WR needs
The NFL offseason continues and the Arizona Cardinals march forward with moves and NFL draft preparation. In this edition of the podcast, cohost Seth Cox and I discuss the point we are at with mock drafts and such before breaking down the two latest moves in free agency with the addition of cornerback Jaylon Jones and offensive lineman Royce Newman. Following that, we go over the team-proposed rules and bylaw changes and give our thoughts on them. Finally, we discuss what the Cardinals need in their receiver room. Enjoy the show! Enjoy the show with the embedded player above or by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or your favorite podcast platform, so you never miss a show. Make sure as well to give it a five-star rating!
USA Today
27-03-2025
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- USA Today
Contract details for new Arizona Cardinals CB Jaylon Jones
Contract details for new Arizona Cardinals CB Jaylon Jones Howard Balzer breaks down the numbers for new Cardinals CB Jaylon Jones. Adding depth to the secondary and competition on special teams, the Arizona Cardinals recently signed cornerback Jaylon Jones to a one-year contract after the Chicago Bears elected not to tender him as a restricted free agent. An undrafted free agent in 2022, Jones played 41 games with five starts for the Bears. Four of those starts were in his rookie season. In 2024, Jones played eight games with one start, but suffered a shoulder injury and was placed on injured reserve Nov. 7 for the remainder of the season. The last two years, he played 76 and 66 percent of the snaps on special teams in the games he played. Jones' contract is worth $1.2 million and includes a $50,000 signing bonus and a $50,000 offseason workout bonus to go with a $1.1 million minimum base salary for players with three credited seasons. The salary-cap charge is $1.2 million. For the 14 signed players with published contract details (Jones, Royce Newman, Zay Jones, Simi Fehoko, Jacoby Brissett, Dalvin Tomlinson, Josh Sweat, Baron Browning, Mykal Walker, L.J. Collier, Evan Brown, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Joey Blount and Aaron Brewer) plus the 1-year restricted free-agent tender for Greg Dortch, the total cap hit this year is $50.445 million. We are still waiting for official figures for addition Jake Curhan along with re-signed player Kelvin Beachum. 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
22-03-2025
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- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals officially former Bears CB Jaylon Jones
Arizona Cardinals officially former Bears CB Jaylon Jones The Cardinals announced the signing of Jones, a cornerback who mostly has played special teams in his career. The Arizona Cardinals made official a move that we already knew was coming. They officially signed former Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones to a one-yeat contract. Jones is an Allen, Texas native and was high school teammates with Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. He played collegiately at Mississippi and went undrafted. He spent the last three seasons with Chicago, where he appeared in 41 games, starting five. He played mostly on special has 85 total career tackles, four pass breakups and a forced fumble. Last season, he appeared in only eight games, landing on injured reserve in November. He logged 140 special teams snaps and 76 on defense. He has 19 career special teams tackles. He has seen his defensive playing time decrease every year. As a rookie, he started four games and played 464 defensive snaps to go with 153 on special teams. In 2023, he saw his defensive playing time drop to 148 and his special teams work increase to a career-high 335 before his play last is 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds. He has played almost exclusively on the boundary in his will likely compete for a spot on the back of the roster with guys like Kei'Trel Clark, Darren Hall and Elijah Jones. 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 onSpotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
21-03-2025
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- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals sign former Packers, Bucs OL Royce Newman
Arizona Cardinals sign former Packers, Bucs OL Royce Newman The Cardinals added veteran depth to their offensive line, adding former Packers guard Royce Newman. The Arizona Cardinals have added a guard to the team, someone who could potentially compete for the starting job at right guard. They announced Friday that they signed former Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Royce Newman, as well as making official the signing of cornerback Jaylon Jones, whose addition we already posted about. Both were signed to one-year contracts. Newman is a 6-foot-5, 310-pounder who was drafted in the fourth round by Green Bay in 2021. He started 16 games at right guard as a rookie and then started eight more in the next two seasons for a total of 21 starts at right guard, two at left guard and one at right tackle. Last season, he played for the Bucs but only appeared in one game, logging three offensive snaps, after he was claimed off waivers following his release from the Packers before the season. He will join recently added Jake Curhan, 2024 third-round pick Isaiah Adams, Jon Gaines and others like Matt Jones and McClendon Curtis to compete for both the seemingly vacant starting right guard job and spots on the roster. 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
20-03-2025
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- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals add former Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Jones
Arizona Cardinals add former Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Jones The Cardinals are adding some cornerback depth and competition, bringing in Jaylon Jones, who was Kyler Murray's teammate in high school. The Arizona Cardinals have not finished doing work in free agency. They have reportedly added more help to the defense. According to Aaron Wilson, the Cardinals have added former Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones. It was not reported how long the contract is that they agreed to, but at this point, it is likely a one-year, near-minimum deal with not much guaranteed. He was a restricted free agent who went untendered by the Bears. Jones is an Allen, Texas native and was high school teammates with Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. He played collegiately at Mississippi and went undrafted. He spent the last three seasons with Chicago, where he appeared in 41 games, starting five. He played mostly on special teams. He has 85 total career tackles, four pass breakups and a forced fumble. Last season, he appeared in only eight games, landing on injured reserve in November. He logged 140 special teams snaps and 76 on defense. He has seen his defensive playing time decrease every year. As a rookie, he started four games and played 464 defensive snaps to go with 153 on special teams. In 2023, he saw his defensive playing time drop to 148 and his special teams work increase to a career-high 335 before his play last season. He is 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds. He has played almost exclusively on the boundary in his career. He will likely compete for a spot on the back of the roster with guys like Kei'Trel Clark, Darren Hall and Elijah Jones. 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.
